Assos

Temperature comfort is variable and subjective. While one rider can ride in shorts another (me) needs something warmer. I tend to prefer starting a ride a little light dressed and slightly uncomfortable, knowing once I warm up in a few miles I�m fine. So I�ve worn these from low 50 F down to 28 F and they are comfortable across that range. Temperature comfort without restricting motion.

I ride 150-200 miles per week so they get plenty of exposure time for a fair test. As construction, workmanship and seat padding comfort go, Assos are second to none in my experience. Well worth the premium price.

I prefer a nice amount of cushioning plus I don't want a short that is too long, such as Rapha, or too short so I tried these C2 shorts and liked them so much i now have 6 of them. I fit a Small even though my waist measures a medium; I find this with another favored short of mine too. I have not had any issues with the wings on the chamois as some other people have complained about. In my experience they are comfortable and hold up well.

Use the Assos Arm Protectors to protect from the sun. Through the years, prior to these or similar, the sun has damaged the skin on my arms significantly and I was ignorant regarding these products because I liked the look of the tan. These Assos products fit me the best as I have skinny arms and even though there is no silicone grabbers they slip down way less than the other brands. They definitely contour better and you can only laugh at the Left and Right markings on them. I have these in white and black.

A few years ago, I ripped up a pair of Assos Bib knickers on a fall and tried to make do with other cheaper brands. Well, when BTD put these on sale, I had to get a pair and I have not been disappointed. The bibs have a different pad now, but it's just as comfortable and efficient as previous ones (if not more so) not to mention the nice, compressive fit. Straps are the perfect length (I am 5'8" 150 lbs and wear a M) and the overall fit is spot on. These easily keep me warm into the high 40s and are not too warm into the low 60s. A lower waist than earlier versions, makes bio breaks easy and the grippers don't ride up like other brands.