Assos

The fit is very snug, race fit. The fabric, pockets and zipper feel and look good. My only complaint is the short and tight sleeve. This jersey is designed for skinny, race profile bodies. If you're fit and have bigger arms, the elastic will feel snug, but not bad. I wish the sleeves were laser cut for a more comfortable feel, and also longer, down to my elbows. All in all it still is a very nice jersey. I'm built, 5'11', 178 lbs and size L is perfect.

Assos Equipe RS S11 bibs are by far the best I have found. The golden date (floating ) seat pad is well padded, but not overly done. The ventilation holes and spacious front garage is a nice feature keeping you cool and comfortable all day. The technical fabric is light weight and stays in place with discretely placed grippers. The x-bib straps give additional stability to these bibs. Assos are a bit more $, but well worth it if you're an avid cyclist. Can't go wrong with Assos.

These shorts feel great and fit true to size. Great compression without constricting. The padding is excellent for 6+ hrs on the bike. The only thing I disliked was the weird waistband. The compression waist comes to a V low in front and has a loose cloth waistband that comes above it.

Assos chamois creme isn't the least expensive option, but having tried several other leading brands, I find it to be the best. It protects over long rides, and works really well in hot & humid conditions. You don't need a lot to protect from chafing ' I find a container lasts about a full season of riding.

If you use chamois cream, give this a try. Chances are that this will go farther than any other product to help protect, even help work against worsening of irritation. It won't cure saddle sores, and doesn't claim to.