Looking for Assos performance for dhb outlay

hi, any chance it can work again this weekend??

My "best" shorts are Endura FS260 pro bib shorts. These retail at approx 60 quid-ish. The exchange rate means that I am not likely to be buying any Assos in the near future

My commuting shorts are Lusso Coolmax waist shorts. These are approx 30 quid

Under difficult conditions (hot, wet, very long distance) the FS260 are better. But the Lusso Coolmax shorts are perfectly acceptable. istr I did 200 miles one time in them with no problems.

I have to say this is bizarre, when I read the question, I was going to say that IMHO nothing compares with Rapha bibs (even better than Assos) but that I had recently bought a Shutt VR jersey and absolutely loved it, even more than my Assos ones so was going to suggest giving them a try. Having thought all of that and then reading the other "five penneths" on here, thought I should try a pair myself, but it seems that I have missed the CW bargain of the week so may have to pay full fat fee.....anything that can be done here PeteofShutt ?

Cheers and happy trails
Sean

Likewise I'm very pleased with the Shutt VR jerseys and bib shorts I have - the best bits of kit in my wardrobe.

Well all this Shutt advertising is making me wanna buy a pair or two... however I've got some endura kit on the way and plenty of other bibs in the wardrobe.

Still... birthday in August, let's see if I can convince the parents to get me some

A pair of Shutt VR bibs are being put through their paces on an extended Alpine training camp as I write.
They're rapidly becoming the shorts of choice over the Swiss and Italian brands that have also made the trip in the tester's kit bag. As it's been pissing down in Bourg D'Oissans for the best part of a fortnight, they're getting the 'extreme' test version by my intrepid and fearless test pilot.

It's all in the cut, and Shutt VR seem to have cracked it, combining a great fit with top materials and quality manufacturing.

So far, so good...

I haven't tried the Shutt stuff - it certainly looks lovely, but not sure that even Sportwool would cope with Abu Dhabi.

As another option for the OP I'd suggest Giordana. It isn't DHB price I know but it isn't Assos either and I rate it well above Assos on performance.

The few bits of Assos kit I've bought have not made me wish for more, at any price. Obviously many people rate them but it just doesn't seem to get on with me. My glove liners fell apart in weeks and my bib-knickers are probably the most uncomfortable things I own. (Knickers and glove liners being our concession to winter in Abu Dhabi, for about six weeks.)

I have a nice pair of Assos socks though.

Pete @ Shutt - Having just finished a three hour ride that was lovely in all respects except for the realisation that I've put off buying a new pair of 'best' shorts too long, I think I'll head off to that CW deal as well. If I just mumble quietly that I have a 34" waist and I'm 6'1" with a 32" inseam, what size Shutt bibshorts do you think I'd need. Dear God, please don't make it an XL

If you are a Cycling Weekly online reader I'd suggest looking at their Bargains of the Week for a better deal on our pro bibs...

Pete @ Shutt

PS the pad is from a certain Italian Pad manufacturer if that helps

Shutt VR pro bibs - bloomin' marvelous. A spot of assos shammy creme 'down below', on they go, and 100 mile day rides are... well not bliss, they never are, but a good deal more comfortable.

The pad in the Shutt VR Pro's is that same as used by a well known Swiss manufacturer I'm told.

Go have a chat with 'em on Facebook http://en-gb.facebook.com/ShuttVeloRapide or twitter (@shuttvelorapide)

i always find Endura stuff good mid range kit, only problem is the decals always tend to peel off after time and repeated washing, (as it seems with all makes, even Assos i noticed the other day)