I use arm sleeves instead of slathering on sun screen. It's faster than applying sun screen, and there's no clean-up afterwards. I've owned sleeves from many different manufacturers, and these have been my favorite. They're longer which allows you to pull them all the way up to your arm pits, and still have plenty to cover your wrists. The ribbed material may actually help them cool better, and they're a little thicker which likely means better protection from the sun. I'm only sorry I didn't buy a 2nd pair.
I bought these for the Mid-South 100 mile gravel race in 2026. I did a short 20 mile ride in them before the event and that's all the 'break in'.
For the race, they were great! These are my first Assos product. It is also the most I've spent on bib shorts, but well worth it. Good compression and about the right weight fabric for a spring race. Could see them being a little hot for summer road use.
Chamois was comfortable. It didn't feel too diaper-like and didn't bunch up. The chamois is well ventilated.
I'm happy with my purchase and will consider other Assos bib shorts or tights in the future.
The sale price was right. These Thermal shorts fit as great as the thermal,PI, 3/4 bib tights do. Great for the cooler weather here in the north country. The chamois is super thick and gives great comfort for however long my rides are. I've ordered a 2nd pair of the thermal,3/4 bibs. No knee warmers needed with them. PI makes great thermal clothing with a terrific chamois.
I like the helmet and visor feature. It worked great during my 70.3.
The only negative was my confidence with the visor's magnetic attachment. Its fine if you don't mess with it, but I would recommend anyone to 'set it and forget it' especially in a race. I was fine during the race, but My course was littered with visors with this magnetic technology- That said, love the helmet zero regrets about the purchase and there is no evidence that any of the lost visors were Giro.
