With the end of a season comes time to retire bibs. Looking to try something new this season. Don’t want to spend a ton though as I think price is not an indicator of comfort in bib shorts—especially considering they all use chamois from 2 major companies. An example is anything from Pearl Izumi (te…

Can any Rapha guys speak to the chamois design? I thought these were provided by Elastic Interface, but I’ve since been told they’re made in house. I’ve learned that I get along better with a fairly dense pad and I’m curious how the Rapha fits in the mix. Currently in La Passione PSN bibs and see…

I have a pair of the Core bibs and the Core Cargo bibs. I would say the chamois is on the thicker side and maybe mid level density. They are the most comfortable bibs I have ever owned (also one of the most expensive). I did a 100 mile gravel ride in them this past weekend and saddle comfort was …

Good info, thanks. The Core is there entry level offering correct? Pretty encouraging statement if their entry level bibs are keeping you comfortable for 100 miles of gravel. Frankly, at this point I’ve come to terms with dropping some cash on good bibs, but I’m trying to narrow my choices. Asso…

wish assos had a discount on the s9 bibs

Yeah core is their cheapest stuff. I think I have a pretty resilient backside so I haven’t had many bibs that I didn’t get along with. But the actual bibs are very comfortable and the chamois is also good. It feels a bit large off the bike but once on the bike I never notice it.

I got S9 bibs 30% off. Keep watching for sales like this: [image] Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9 Series Buy your Assos Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9 Series - Bib Shorts from wiggle.com. SAVE 43% - RRP $260.00 now only $146.00. Free worldwide delivery available.

[image] ibaldwin: How’s the core holding up? I’ve been pretty happy with them. Just did a 3 hour trainer session on Sunday and no issues.

Mtb and road are totally different for me. I can wear cheap shorts on a mtb for hours because I’m constantly in and out of the saddle. Cheap bibs for 30 minutes can be absolute torture on a trainer.

Assos T.Equipe evo chamois on top Rapha Classic bib shorts II chamois on bottom. The Assos is a bit thinner and narrower. The Rapha is thicker and wider. I prefer both of these “wide one piece per side” style chamois to the ones from other brands that have more sections of various density inserts…

This is great, thanks for the pics! Of the two, which do you prefer, Assos or Rapha? Do you have any experience with the Rapha Pro Team II or the Explore/Cargo bibs?

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jgthomas59 June 2, 2020, 7:30pm 269

I got S9 bibs 30% off. Keep watching for sales like this:

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