In recent years have become a fan of Endura apparel. Have several jerseys now and happy with the quality and fit. This was the first Endura bibs I purchased. Overall, the quality is good, the elastic leg bands are snug, but not too much or too "grippy" and the seems are smooth and flat with no rubs. I would say that the chamois is average. Probably my fault beacuse the description did not say it was a C2 or C3, etc. Not sure I'd select these bibs for a 4 hour ride because of it. I will say that the sizing is comically off. I originally ordered Large (I'm 6'-1", 190 lbs.) per their size chart and it was ridiculously way too small. So small, in fact, when I re-ordered I rolled the dice and went with a XXL. It fits pretty well, but still surprising snug considerined I double-sized up. Granted, I'm a little more built than the average spider monkey rider, but still tight around the lats because the sides do come up pretty high.
I have a bunch of these. If you're tired of zipper ripple (it sounds bad and it is bad) and jerseys that ruck up (even worse), then the GTS is the jersey for you. The lack of full zip means the lower third of the jersey (the black part) is like a fancy cummerbund, which absolutely stays put. The fit is close, as in Equipe level close, but with that solid base provided by the immovable lower third, the zipper is managed up and down easily with one hand. In short, giving up that lower third of a zipper solves all the things that irritate the bejeezus out of me about jerseys. And the colors are good, too, usually a weak point with Assos. Highly recommended.
I have been using this cap, on cool to cold weather days, for 8 years. It says Rain Cap, and it works great for that. Combined with a neck gator pulled up high, this cap gives plenty of warmth by blocking wind and rain. I have a 7 1/2+ head size and this cap stretches to fit, and if needed larger than that. I have been using the P1 for over a year now and the fabric is more generous and insulating than the previous two generations. This cap is a must have for me.
I bought this helmet to replace an aging Giro Synthe II helmet. The Giro Aries helmet fits my head better, is better ventilated, has a better impact safety design & rating (see Virginia Tech safety website). Because of the better ventilation, I feel that the helmet is somewhat "cooler" than my old Synthe II. I live at 35 degree North latitude & summers are hot, humid and windy. My riding routes are lumpy and between 25 & 35 miles long. The Aries helmet does a okay job at trying to direct sweat away from my brow but sweat still runs down onto my glasses.
If you have a round head this helmet may not be a good fit for you. I think this is a very good helmet and may be worth the asking price. It certainly is for me. Keep turning the cranks! ??
