Looking for new shorts.......

sprintkid
sprintkid Posts: 315
edited February 2008 in Workshop
Can anyone recommend a super comfy short. I keep looking at the assos shorts but are they really worth the money :shock: ? or is there a short that is way more comfortable. Give me your oppinions folks :D
sprintkid

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    If your going really cheap id go for these

    http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m10b0s56p1073

    if youve got a decent amount to spend try these-

    http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m10b0s56p1075

    and theres one in between too -

    http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m10b0s56p1074
  • Cheeky
    Cheeky Posts: 113
    I bought a pair of Assos and now can't face putting on any of my other shorts! Expensive but worth the money and comfy as you like, good range of colours too (for the posers amongst us)!!!!!
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    OH they're definitely worth the money. Once you have had Assos you don't generally go elsewhere. You get what you pay for.
  • fluff.
    fluff. Posts: 771
    Giordana Tenax & Body Clone get good reviews if you dont want to fork out for Assos, will be my next shorts come summer anyway.
  • HungryCol
    HungryCol Posts: 532
    I just bought a pair of Assos shorts from Wiggle last week. I cried when I put them on because they were so comfortable.
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  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    I have got / had loads of pairs of bib/shorts

    in order of comfy

    ENDURA FS pro 260 /ASSOS
    Castelli
    latest impsport ones with coolmax blue insert

    i reckon the endura are as good as the assos at about 70% ..
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Castelli Free bibshorts - super comfy! Comobike do 'em far cheaper than uk prices.
  • schlepcycling
    schlepcycling Posts: 1,614
    Another vote for Assos, bought a pair of FI. 13 S2 from Primera in Bournemouth loved them so much went back and bought another 2 pairs.
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  • portuguese mike
    portuguese mike Posts: 695
    Another vote for Assos.

    Endura are good for the money but they're not as comfy, don't last nearly as long (in my experience) and for me the fit is a bit odd (simon cowell high waist band - weird) but they are less than half the price. For ultimate comfort though - Assos all the way, as someone else said - you get what you pay for
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  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    Any Santini bibs with their "Twistgel" insert.
    Best I've had and will be buying more from Majorca (Sport Bequi) this year as cheaper than the UK.
    Approx £65 in this country which is still a good price for shorts this good.
    Not tried their cheaper shorts but may have to given poor exchange rates.

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  • Andy140
    Andy140 Posts: 130
    I have couple of pairs of GORE BIKEWEAR shorts - a little cheaper than Assos but I have found them very comfortable and would recommend these as good value, well made shorts
  • sward29
    sward29 Posts: 205
    Another vote for Assos. I've only used the Uno's (the last pair I got was £50 from Ribble) but they are by far and away the comfiest shorts I've used. The only downside is that the legs are a bit on the short side so at 6'3" they look a little too much like hot pants for my liking. They worked for kylie but not for me.

    I've also got some Giordana Tenax and they are OK but the chamois is not as good as the Assos.
  • sprintkid
    sprintkid Posts: 315
    I think the plastic might have to havea bit of a bashing. Assos it is. But I'm not sure about the hotpant look :shock: I'm 6'3" also and I'm all legs so they could be even more than hotpants :oops: . But if they're comfy then I'll just have to shave a bit higher :wink:
    sprintkid
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    What's the Assos sizing like with Shorts? I've got one of the Gilets in XLG, but that's because I've got a large chest.

    I normally take medium DHB bib shorts - so what's the closest Assos equivalent? (34" Waist / 5'8")
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  • portuguese mike
    portuguese mike Posts: 695
    redddraggon wrote:
    What's the Assos sizing like with Shorts? I've got one of the Gilets in XLG, but that's because I've got a large chest.

    I normally take medium DHB bib shorts - so what's the closest Assos equivalent? (34" Waist / 5'8")

    i'm a similar size to you and i have both the F1uno's and F1 Milles in large and they fit very well. I would add that the leg gripper is a tad more 'aggressive' on the unos so if you have chunky thighs like me then you may prefer the Milles (which i think have the same type of leg gripper as the more expensive assos shorts) as i do - nowt in it as far as comfort in the all important seat area though.
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Assos kit has been, and I'm sure always will be, tight. Supposed to be that way too.

    Always try and get to a dealer and try them on, it will be worth it. Make sure you get the right size.
  • mdg1157
    mdg1157 Posts: 222
    I'm 5' 8'', 34 waist, have uno and milles in XL

    Got the unos from a mate who wore them once, wasn't comfortable (turned out to be his saddle!!) for £15!!

    Remember they're cut for on the bike, and will feel tight over the shoulders when stood up (onother mate didn't buy cos he thought they were too small)

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