JayC

Im partial to the Gore Xenon bibs but theyre almost as much as Assos

Mash Master

+1 I also like these, but you are a riding advert for them. Off course any current customer can get you a referal for them to be even cheaper.

bikeM3987

Nalini has rather conservative padding.

Miller2

I tried the LG Alveo and Power bib and found the chamois in both to be uncomfortable when out of the saddle. Seemed like the chamois was to wide in the crotch and had a tendency to bunch up on either side of the boys while standing. While seated they were fine. Still, to much money involved to not be comfortable in all situations.

doughboy

I have had some great experience with the Craft brand of clothing. However, the cost of those Ergo bib shorts is up there with Assos!

bernmart

My problem with the Hammer bibs was purely aesthetic; the logo panels on each leg are huge, white, and nearly translucent. Which would be fine on a comely lass, but not with a grizzled sixty-nine year old guy like me. Aside from this they were jut fine, but I sent them back on grounds of deportment alone.

nesdog

You're right about that...none of my jerseys look good with this product. Of course, I could always buy a Hammer jersey!

Sheldon

Brandy

This morning I stole a pair of my boyfriend's Descente Bib Knickers and balked at the lack of padding. I typically wear Assos on longer rides, but wanted knickers today, so Descente it was. 80 miles and I was very impressed with the comfort.

AnthonyG

+2 on Nalini. Nalini use a simple, plain, old fashioned chamois in all their range and while it may look slightly off putting at first with its seam down the middle it just works. Its the most comfortable chamois in anything I've worn.

Regards, Anthony

tate

I prefer Boure bib shorts. I feel cheated when I have to wear anything else. I even prefer Boure over my team issued Castelli Ypro2 bibs. I always go with the Elite Bibs because I prefer the thicker material. They are on sale this time of year too.

bo00on

Santini bibshorts with the Twist Gel chamois. not insanely thick like the Descente Strata chamois or the Assos Mille and Uno chamois but provides plenty of comfort for long rides on a minimally padded saddle (Specialized Toupe).

botto 

you get what you pay for.

hoodooguru

Giordano.

hoodooguru

I recently bought a pair of Hincapie bibs and I am impressed after about 12 rides. Great chamois and wide soft straps.

botto 

are those the ones made by assos?

botto 

get the assos f1:13 s2s

HillMut

no one likes Voler?

bernmart

Actually, these bibs, which I bought on eBay, are far and away the most comfortable of any I've tried. I wound up buying two of them, and passed on the third--a decision I deeply regret. The key is the seamless, firm chamois and the stretchy straps. I'd prefer solid black, but they're worth the "bling" barbs I get from the other geezers.

sfrider 

+1
Colorado Cyclist has a sale on them right now.

chachokat

Sugoi RS bibs.

bernmart

Voler bibs are my next-to-favorite, after the Specialized discussed above.

BikeWNC

I have a bunch of different brand bibs from Assos, Giordano, Hammer, Santini but my favorite are the Craft. My only complaint is the leg length is a bit on the short side for me for the appropriate waist fit. I have the winter bibs and I will always have warmers on underneath so it's no big deal. To my butt, the Craft chamois is the most comfortable.

kytyree

I also prefer Assos but I the Nalini chamois are nice. The Nalini that Rapha uses in their bibs and knickers is pretty comfy and it is thin. At first I was a little surprised that I like it as I prefer the thicker mille chamois from Assos but I do also like the thinner Nalini.

botto 

try the f1:13 s2 chamois.

kytyree

I would like to try that chamois but when I tried them on the shorts were either too long on me or too small. I have pretty short thighs/legs so that is also part of why I like the mille, the shorter leg is the right length for me. All of their stuff is made so well though, like the Airjack with 4 pockets. I always carry more stuff when its cold and its so convenient to have the extra room.

The only danger I have seen with Assos gear is that I bought one piece of their gear a while back and was soon spoiled and ended up buying a lot more because it was so comfortable.