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I have a couple of pairs of Assos Mille shorts, must 4-5 years old and they are starting to wear out, the lycra is starting to get thin.
wondering how the current version compares and what the alternatives are. I need something comfy and hardwearing.
(prepares to get shot down........ahem).
Have a look at the Rapha Classic bibshorts. I've got a pair of Assos Mille (as well as a few pairs of the Uno's) but was lucky enough to receive a pair of Rapha's for my birthday. Boy oh boy I think they are THE most comfortable shorts I've ever worn. I find them more comfortable than my Assos shorts, especially on long rides, I've done a 4 100+ mile rides since I got them (last month). Combined with the Rapha chamois cream (free sample received with the shorts) and it's like getting your perineum licked by a nubile young brunette (or blonde).
Rapha even have a 30 day no quibble return if you don't get on with them (ends Sept 1st).
I'm going to bung my Assos shorts on the 'bay so I can get another pair.
I cant compare to the old version or how hardwearing they are but i got the new ones a few months back and really like them, if i had to replace them tomorrow then i'd moan a bit about the prices but end up going with the milles again.
Castelli free aero are also good and a bit cheaper (or used to be, i just googled and noticed they are nearly double the price that i paid when i got mine) ...not tried the Castelli body paint ones, they are pretty highly regarded.
Nothing better than Sugoi RS in my experience, and I've also had Uno's and Mille's.