Originally Posted by robbyville

I've certainly run the gamut of cycling clothing over the years, there are some very good bargain brands and some less good. From a very reasonable price standpoint as well as comfort and durability I've done well with:

Pearl Izumi - Select line, these are actually one of the cheaper lines but have worked better for me than the higher end ones.

Sugoi - Very good quality for the price

Giordana - The Silver line (not sure if they still use that terminology), more expensive but has worked really really well for me. I like the extra compression that they offer.

Castelli - I've had it, I don't bother with it anymore. I've had different lines and quality levels, just has not been worth the challenges in that every freaking thing fits differently. One day I'm a large another an XL, and even a medium. So much more problematic that I've had to send items back.

Assos - Probably where I'm sitting more and more now. I started with the newer S7 Equipe line. really comfortable but the chamois is a little thinner and all their stuff is a lower cut which is kind of a shame since I like the belly to be tucked in more (I have a bit of a gut). Still, when you're in the saddle you don't care about that and these are awesome. I've also just gotten some of the Cento line which is listed as their endurance riding short, thicker chamois and their Kuku panel (a panel that your junk is up against, and brilliant). Assos is super pricey and I still haven't decided if it's totally worth it but so far so good.