Originally Posted by
C Law
I think the consensus in the Road bike forum is if you are going to plunk down serious coin, plunk it down on assos instead of Rapha.
The only thing I could possible justify the price of on Raphas lineup are the bibs. Having a great pair of bibs is almost priceless.
And Assos makes better bibs.
Originally Posted by
Exit.
Yeah, I've been on the website, and gasped at the prices...but everything they make looks sooooo nice. I'm wondering if any BFers have actually had first-hand experience with any of the stuff.
Originally Posted by
Exit.
Assos stuff may be well made and well engineered and whatnot...but most of it is hideous. The only reason Rapha can justify their prices is because a lot of their stuff is a pretty unique crossover between cyclewear and streetwear. Assos doesn't make anything any normal person would feel comfortable wearing off the bike.
As a side point, Assos' website makes me want to punch things.
Rapha have to make money to sponsor their race team.
I don't know anyone that uses their clothing and Don't know of any stockist where I can look and try before I buy.
And on Assos- Just bought my first Jacket in assos and I now know why they are so expensive- but I bought mine in a sale.