Castelli and Assos bib shorts?

[PLuKE]

It's time to change my bib shorts, I must admit I have had bibs from China, but the padding now after 10months isn't that great.

I have been looking at Castelli and Assos.

Can anybody give me any advice? I am using a Fizik Antaras saddle and do sit more middle/front of the saddle.

Thank you....

[hasbeen]

I know it used to be that Assos was on the thicker side. Still might be. Castelli has two pads both of which I am ok with. Even with the gel inserts on the top model it doesnt get too thick.
If thick is better for you then give Assos a try.

[PLuKE]

Thank you.

I would be the lower end Assos T FI.Uno S5 Logo.

Thick sounds better, as the saddle having little padding and I sit front to middle of the saddle.

Luke

[russianbear]

You can get the S5 unos at assosoutlet for about $115 nowadays. Great value, TERRIFIC shorts. My favorites.

[HillRPete]

Why don't you move your saddle to the front a bit, then? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I used to have my saddle too far back for coolness and aesthetic reasons. Trying to fix that with bibs is ... questionable. That said, I love Castelli, and am sure Assos is equally nice.

[uraqt]

Both are great but it's about fit and how the pad works for you ...

I prefer Castelli.....

[ultyguy]

I've had both (including newer Assos) and I have to say more and more I lean towards my Castelli (bodypaint and aero, both with x2 pad). Fwiw I'm M in Assos and L in Castelli (180cm, 75 kgs).

[droid1973]

I prefer Castelli!!

[kgt]

Assos have a better quality but which pad is better and more comfortable for you depends on your...

[Vicelord]

There is no comparison between the two in terms of quality, but comfort will depend on each individual. I find neopro to be the most comfortable of the assos line, which also happen to be the cheapest.

[ultyguy]

Not disputing quality difference at all, Assos kills it there, but you can also get 2x bodypaint for price of 1 Assos if you look hard enough.

[Vicelord]

half the happiness for half the price is a pretty fair ratio I think.

[uraqt]

if you hunt for both the price is a wash, at least with the S5 Assos.

I disagree that that the bodypaint is not the same quality too, I think the body paint is a better bib and is more technical...


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[ihs0yz]

Anyone here can compare the quality of the chamois pad of chinese bib shorts to Assos or Castelli?
I understand they're (very likely) to be miles apart in quality, but I can't justify the cost..
And to be honest, the stitching around the pads gives me a little chaffing.

[kgt]

You can find high quality stuff for really cheap if you want. No need to buy any junk clothing...