Assos Bibshort Advice

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  • nawty
    nawty Posts: 225
    I think they'd classify as Euro.

    I'm 5'7", 32"waist, 38" chest and medium fits like a glove.
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  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    nawty wrote:
    I think they'd classify as Euro.

    I'm 5'7", 32"waist, 38" chest and medium fits like a glove.

    Thanks. 5"10 with a 31 waist and 40" chest so I might need large for the length.
  • calmx5
    calmx5 Posts: 230
    I wouldn't be so sure about large, may want to try some new ones in a shop - 5'11 31" waist 37" chest and medium are perfect.

    Short thighs, long body though
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    edited April 2013
    assos has always been very race-specific, and rightly so.
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    Camcycle1974 wrote:
    nawty wrote:
    I think they'd classify as Euro.

    I'm 5'7", 32"waist, 38" chest and medium fits like a glove.

    Thanks. 5"10 with a 31 waist and 40" chest so I might need large for the length.

    Go with the size chart. I'm the same height as you and go with a Large, perfect. The size chart goes by height, don't worry about anything else.
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    +1 - absolutely right. 5 10 here, and a large
  • Steve236
    Steve236 Posts: 212
    nawty wrote:
    I recently bought a set with the S2 pad from the afore-not-mentioned-outlet (due to this thread I may add)

    Me too, although I'd have thought most semi internet-literate folk would have found it too.

    Agree on the comfort. My previous shorts were Muddy Fox from Sports Direct. When I first put the Assos on I thought crikey, they're holding the boys rather forcefully, but I got used to it. I recently had reason to use my old ones and they now feel like everythings wanging about all over the place! Sizing chart worked fine for me too going off height alone.
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    giant man wrote:
    +1 - absolutely right. 5 10 here, and a large

    gm, what are these shorts like in comparison to the F1_uno's with the S5 insert? I have a few pairs of the Uno's and for me personally, they're about as good as it gets.
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  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    Thanks for the sizing tips. Sounds like a large is what I need. I wear the Muddy Fox ones too but think it's time I got some proper bib shorts. Don't want my gentleman's parts "wanging all over the place" lol.
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    Ordered late Thursday, arrived this morning. 5'11" but with short legs - 31" and rather large waist so I went XL and the feel fine.

    The postman's timing was almost perfect - just as I was about to get my gear on for a short ride...

    Paul.
    Giant Defy 2
    Large bloke getting smaller :-)
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    jordan_217 wrote:
    giant man wrote:
    +1 - absolutely right. 5 10 here, and a large

    gm, what are these shorts like in comparison to the F1_uno's with the S5 insert? I have a few pairs of the Uno's and for me personally, they're about as good as it gets.
    Well as already stated, it is an entirely different insert. My S5 Unos aren't the most comfortable shorts FOR ME, and I always have to use chamois cream when wearing them. But my S2s, of which I have several pairs; tights, shorts and 3/4s, are more comfortable.

    Horses for courses J, you know?
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    giant man wrote:
    jordan_217 wrote:
    giant man wrote:
    +1 - absolutely right. 5 10 here, and a large

    gm, what are these shorts like in comparison to the F1_uno's with the S5 insert? I have a few pairs of the Uno's and for me personally, they're about as good as it gets.
    Well as already stated, it is an entirely different insert. My S5 Unos aren't the most comfortable shorts FOR ME, and I always have to use chamois cream when wearing them. But my S2s, of which I have several pairs; tights, shorts and 3/4s, are more comfortable.

    Horses for courses J, you know?

    Furry muff, I'll probs invest in a pair. Cheers :)
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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Anyone want a pair of s2 pro in large? Worn 1 ride but too small . Paid 89 from the secret place
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  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    how tall are you?
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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    5 10. Heights fine, fit just a tad tighter than my large milles
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  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    6 foot with a 30 inch waist, I currently wear a small in my Endura FS-260 Pros. Medium in these? Found them on the secret place then found this thread!
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Mike39496 wrote:
    6 foot with a 30 inch waist, I currently wear a small in my Endura FS-260 Pros. Medium in these? Found them on the secret place then found this thread!

    Large at least. Medium would see the straps tight on your shoulder
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  • duckson
    duckson Posts: 961
    Thanks for this, ordered some at this price.
    Was considering the Castelli Free Aero Race or the equivalent priced Assos but these seem as good (or better) for a chunk less.

    Hopefully they fit ok, i'm 67kg / 174cm (5ft 8.5in) and went with the medium...
    Cheers, Stu
  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    bendertherobot wrote:
    Mike39496 wrote:
    6 foot with a 30 inch waist, I currently wear a small in my Endura FS-260 Pros. Medium in these? Found them on the secret place then found this thread!

    Large at least. Medium would see the straps tight on your shoulder

    69kg and 6 foot tall. Medium was a perfect fit - my inside leg is 34" though!
  • rrsodl
    rrsodl Posts: 486
    Today I got my first pair of T_Pro Bib Short - Fi.13 S2 and they feel nice to touch. They fit nicely too but I was expecting a bigger pad. I had the mental vision of a big pad, probably from looking at the T.fi uno. I took them for a quick 10 mile test and they feel fine, not amazing though. Nevertheless no regrets, they are still better than anything I've had so far. One thing though, they felt better when I was coming back so maybe they need riding a bit longer.

    I'm thinking now that I will try a pair of T.fi mile next. Will have to save the pennies for the next pair of shorts then :)
  • Danny87
    Danny87 Posts: 121
    Hi

    Considering a pair of theses T_Pro Bib Short_s2

    I'm 5'8 (173cm) tall

    28 inch waist (71cm)

    31 inch (79cm) inside leg measurement

    Weigh 61kg / 134Ibs / 9 stone 8 (take your pick :D )


    Sizing guide for assos goes off height says I'm a medium? Is that right?

    Was either these ^ or a pair of Sportful Total Comfort Bibshorts which are Italian but according to the sizing guide table thingy majig I'm an XS?

    Which pair would you go for Sportful Total Comfort Bibshorts or the above Assos and what size?
  • ct8282
    ct8282 Posts: 414
    Someone pretty please pm me said secret place.
  • dowtcha
    dowtcha Posts: 442
    Pm sent
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Danny87 wrote:
    Hi

    Considering a pair of theses T_Pro Bib Short_s2

    I'm 5'8 (173cm) tall

    28 inch waist (71cm)

    31 inch (79cm) inside leg measurement

    Weigh 61kg / 134Ibs / 9 stone 8 (take your pick :D )


    Sizing guide for assos goes off height says I'm a medium? Is that right?

    Was either these ^ or a pair of Sportful Total Comfort Bibshorts which are Italian but according to the sizing guide table thingy majig I'm an XS?

    Which pair would you go for Sportful Total Comfort Bibshorts or the above Assos and what size?
    yeah, going by your height and waist, i'd say you were a medium
  • Danny87
    Danny87 Posts: 121
    giant man wrote:
    Danny87 wrote:
    Hi

    Considering a pair of theses T_Pro Bib Short_s2

    I'm 5'8 (173cm) tall

    28 inch waist (71cm)

    31 inch (79cm) inside leg measurement

    Weigh 61kg / 134Ibs / 9 stone 8 (take your pick :D )


    Sizing guide for assos goes off height says I'm a medium? Is that right?

    Was either these ^ or a pair of Sportful Total Comfort Bibshorts which are Italian but according to the sizing guide table thingy majig I'm an XS?

    Which pair would you go for Sportful Total Comfort Bibshorts or the above Assos and what size?
    yeah, going by your height and waist, i'd say you were a medium

    Thank you for your help. I think I'll buy the Assos as I suffer from man syndrome and can't be bothered returning the Sportful if there too small - lazy I know :)
  • sionwms
    sionwms Posts: 15
    Hi,

    £90 for assos bib shorts I thought was too good a bargain too miss out !!
    At 6" 14st (rugby player) went for the XL which fitted well but the leg length was too long and grippers were hanging around my knees, sent them back to try L, legs are still long which means I have to pull legs grippers up my thigh to fit? Ended up trying the L out on ride so can't send them back although I found them a bit too snug restrictive on crotch area and :(
    I'm either gonna sell em on or man up and get used to them!!
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