I don't like to make assumptions when someone isn't explicit. The reason I asked is that before I bought anything ASSOS I couldn't imagine paying that much for cycling kit. But, I happened upon a serious sale on some bibs so I bought them. Mostly because bibs/shorts have always posed issues for me. Always had problems with fit and comfort for instance. They worked for me amazingly well. So, over the next several months I bought, on sale, two more pair of bibs. This is my third season with them and I still love them. I also have a couple jerseys that are high quality and fit me perfectly. But, so does a Capo at a better price. I also have some gloves and socks. The gloves are kind of like a lot of other gloves at twice the price but their socks are the best I've had. I buy this stuff when it's on sale or from their Euro outlet 'cause I don't just throw money at expensive stuff. Until you try an ASSOS product you won't really know if it works for you.