Castelli vs. Assos
09-11-06 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
You should see my crotch....at this point, I'll try anything.
.... I wish I didn't have a good imagination. Thanks a lot! ::gouging out eyes::
09-11-06 | 05:48 PM
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Woohoo...just got the Assos Uno bibs for $139 shipped....
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09-11-06 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
Woohoo...just got the Assos Uno bibs for $139 shipped....
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09-11-06 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
I have a pair of the Assos F1.13 S2, while they are nice shorts, they are not quite as comfy as my Pearl Izumi 3D Aero Sensor shorts. I like the Assos F1's but I find I have to adjust the boys a bit more often, or get up out of the saddle more than when I riding the PI's.
I know you were asking about Castelli vs Assos, I thought I would weigh in on the Assos.
I know you were asking about Castelli vs Assos, I thought I would weigh in on the Assos.
I wanted to echo the above, the Microsensor and Aero Bibs and Shorts have the 3D-PRO red chamios, it is thiner and fits better, less slipping and chafing. I like the fit better and can ride longer in them, then my Ultrasesnor or Castelli bib's. Oh and forget shorts, bibs are better. Just learn how to pull up the leg like the pro's to take a leak.
09-11-06 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tache0n
Oh and forget shorts, bibs are better. Just learn how to pull up the leg like the pro's to take a leak.
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09-11-06 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tache0n
I wanted to echo the above, the Microsensor and Aero Bibs and Shorts have the 3D-PRO red chamios, it is thiner and fits better, less slipping and chafing. I like the fit better and can ride longer in them, then my Ultrasesnor or Castelli bib's. Oh and forget shorts, bibs are better. Just learn how to pull up the leg like the pro's to take a leak.
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09-11-06 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Extort
where from?
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09-11-06 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by domestique
.... I wish I didn't have a good imagination. Thanks a lot! ::gouging out eyes::Wow, I'm on a roll tonight. Must be the cold medicine.
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09-11-06 | 09:17 PM
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Hmm...I'll sell ya my PI Ultrasensors for cheap....washed religiously after each ride
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09-12-06 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
Hmm...I'll sell ya my PI Ultrasensors for cheap....washed religiously after each ride
you can have mine too... anything over 50 miles and I found that they pinched the 'taint in a most unpleasant manner... something about the two seperate pads...
and thanks for the link, gonna go purchase some now.
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09-12-06 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
I have a pair of the Assos F1.13 S2, while they are nice shorts, they are not quite as comfy as my Pearl Izumi 3D Aero Sensor shorts. I like the Assos F1's but I find I have to adjust the boys a bit more often, or get up out of the saddle more than when I riding the PI's.
09-12-06 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
OK Viper, if the PI's are so comfortable, then why did you wear the Assos when you rode your century last weekend?
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09-12-06 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
I'm a slave to fashion and it was all about the look.... Plus my riding club seen me in my PI's the day before on the 100km ride
we both know why you chose to wear the PI's for 62 miles and the Assos for 100 miles: you're smart enough to wear the best when you need it.
09-12-06 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
nice try.
we both know why you chose to wear the PI's for 62 miles and the Assos for 100 miles: you're smart enough to wear the best when you need it.
we both know why you chose to wear the PI's for 62 miles and the Assos for 100 miles: you're smart enough to wear the best when you need it.
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09-12-06 | 07:20 AM
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Try Adidas AdiStar bibs. I have them as well as PI Ultrasensor shorts and the AdiStar's are my favorite. The bibs I bought in April had a read chamois and I jsut bought two pairs of 3/4 length nickers and they have a blue chamois. I was worried at first that they changed something that worked so well but the new blue ones are even nicer than the red one. A bit thinner and just as comfy on long rides. They also wear very well. I have about 700 miles on my AdiStar bibs from April and they still look new. I also have LG Ergosensor bibs and they're great.
Another data point on sizing... I have medium PI Ultrasensor shorts and my Adidas bibs and nickers are medium as well, as are my LG bibs.
Another data point on sizing... I have medium PI Ultrasensor shorts and my Adidas bibs and nickers are medium as well, as are my LG bibs.
09-12-06 | 07:28 AM
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Try Adidas AdiStar bibs. I have them as well as PI Ultrasensor shorts and the AdiStar's are my favorite. The bibs I bought in April had a read chamois and I jsut bought two pairs of 3/4 length nickers and they have a blue chamois. I was worried at first that they changed something that worked so well but the new blue ones are even nicer than the red one. A bit thinner and just as comfy on long rides. They also wear very well. I have about 700 miles on my AdiStar bibs from April and they still look new. I also have LG Ergosensor bibs and they're great.
Another data point on sizing... I have medium PI Ultrasensor shorts and my Adidas bibs and nickers are medium as well, as are my LG bibs.
Another data point on sizing... I have medium PI Ultrasensor shorts and my Adidas bibs and nickers are medium as well, as are my LG bibs.
09-12-06 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Coyote2
If you're broke, try some Ultra short or bibshorts from Performance Bike. Many people on this forum like them (including me) and they are very reasonably priced. They're having an extra 20% off on clothing orders right now. They're not Asos, but they might work just fine for you.
