Assos Equipe RS S9 Targa - Red and Blue

I added a few pairs of Assos Equipe RS S9 Targa bibs to the rotation, and wanted to do a quick video talking about them, and showing you the amazing new colours. #cycling #roadbike

[@EmmanuelNataf]

I've done countless 200km+ rides with these, as well as some ultras and some bike-packing trips. I would often wash them overnight and they'd usually be pretty much dry in the morning. Never had any saddle soreness or issues with the seams. They're amazing. I've tried them all (Maap, Rapha, Giordana, PNS, Santini, Castelli), spending thousands, and nothing compares. The most underrated feature is the fact that there's no seam on the front - no penis scratching! I also tried the Mille GTC for gravel but the pad is so thick I would've had to change my saddle height, which is not great when you've got a fit locked in.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Great feedback!

[@John3701]

Wow, what timing!... I am an avid Mountain Biker who just got his first road bike this week and realized I needed to get some roadie gear. After a quick trip to my LBS yesterday, the guy told me that "if you want the best, just go with Assos", and they had a decent selection of styles. As to never make an impulse buy without some research, especially at that price point, I found this video which you literally posted 4 hours ago!! Thank you for taking the time to make your videos. And thanks to you, I'll soon to be an Assos customer!!

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Awesome dude! I hope you like them! Let me know what you think… and careful, it’s addictive. (Road riding, but also Assos)

[@colinhx]

I bought a pair of these and they were, unfortunately, the worst shorts I've ever owned, and I've been through many shorts over the years. These chafed so badly on my first ride I had to cut the ride short and go home. Tried them again with anti-chafing creme and they were no better. They are my second pair of Assos, first pair were fine, so I was surprised these were so bad. Very disappointing considering the cost, kinda put me off Assos for life.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Lame! Did you contact the company?

[@colinhx]

@@MitchOnTwoWheels I bought them direct from Assos online, and I did contact them. They won't do a return or exchange if an item has been worn though, even if it caused chafing the first time I wore them, so now I'm stuck with a very expensive, unwearable pair of shorts.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

@@colinhx Two options--Bring up an exchange for sizing--this could be the issue. Or sell them on Ebay--Theres a huge market for used Assos that should help soften the blow. I feel bad that you dont like these.. .Something isn't right. They should be an absolute slam dunk.

[@colinhx]

@@MitchOnTwoWheels the sizing is fine, they actually fit very well. It's just that after 30-40 minutes of riding they chafe very badly in one spot. Besides, Assos won't accept a return if the item has been worn, unless they can visually see a defect. I have considered selling them, but I'm not comfortable selling something that is causing me a problem, it would just be passing the problem on to someone else.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

@colinhx oh I see. What part is causing an issue? A sharp thread or seam?