Part of the ASSOS Layering System, the ASSOSOIRES Summer Long Sleeve Skin Layer weighs in some 25% less than the Skinfoil base layer that preceded it. And with the Circular Seamless construction its brilliantly comfortable against the skin too, with no side seams to cause irritation. Then we come to moisture management, and here it's brilliant too. The blend of carbon and polypropylene provide a major step up in both breathability and sweat-wicking performance compared to previous generation base layers. And with anti-bacterial properties also present, it's a base layer that leaves you drier and fresher, even during the hottest and sweatiest of bike rides. To get the best out of your performance in the heat, it's the ideal start.
With their development in the wind tunnel plus feedback and use by Pro riders in the WorldTour, you can be confident the RSR Speed Booties deliver meaningful gains when you're seeking a competitive advantage over your rivals. Starting at the ankles and cuffs, Assos use their aerodynamic Windchannel Stripes material. This Lycra® blend warp knit gives an incredibly snug and smooth fit with little to no creasing. As speeds increase it reduces drag to less than that of just your bare skin. The Zero Cuff design also gives an incredibly smooth fit, eliminating the ridge between shoe cover and skin. Over the front of the foot, you'll find EVA KANT material. The high-stretch characteristic of the fabric makes it ideal for aero applications, keeping the fit with your cycling shoes as snug as possible. And with wind- and waterproof protection, racing fast in inclement weather presents no problems.
Slipping easily under your cycle helmet, Assos construct the GTO Cycling Cap in their highly elastic Speedy Textile, facilitating a low-bulk second-skin fit - it's certainly not the old-fashioned high-luft cotton cap you may be used to. The close fit also optimises wicking performance - with little gap between skin and cap moisture is quickly drawn away before it can run into your eyes. Assos has also redesigned the visor. With its low-profile, semi-squared there's less material, it conforms to the head better and eliminates the pressure often experienced with more traditional crescent-shaped visors. Finished with odorControl this is a cap to keep you feeling cool, dry and fresh.
It's all very well storing gloves, warmers of emergency rain jackets in a cycling jersey pocket, but they're exposed to the weather - not ideal if you have to pull them on as the weather changes. The Apparel Pocket keeps those items safely out of the weather and frees up space for other essentials in your jersey pockets. The zipped closure makes it easy to open and close and the clamshell design features a large compartment for a jacket on one half and 2 pockets for smaller items on the other half.
The MILLE GT Jersey C2 EVO is made for the efforts of endurance cycling - where comfort, smooth aerodynamics and efficient moisture management all combine to great effect over those countless hours in the saddle. Engineered Excellence The jersey has been re-engineered with new materials used to save weight and improve performance. 'Big Dual' fabric is used across the body, offering excellent breathability and quick drying times so as to prevent you from feeling damp as the kilometres tick by. Sleeves and collar use 'Speedy' fabric, an ultralight, fast-drying material that shaves 15 grams off the previous jersey weight. The collar and fit across the chest and throat have also been updated, reducing pressure and making sure nothing restricts deep breathing. Assos have also used bonded hem and zipper, lessening friction between layers and minimising rippling across the tummy while you're in a riding position. Ride Ready Essentials As you'd expect of Assos, the small details that contribute to a great jersey are all there. The pockets can be loaded up but resist sagging thanks to their supportive Sens Strong warp-knit construction. The 'Triple Ramp' pocket design also features flexible fabric panels, creating effective lids to secure the contents. Reflective detail below the pocket keeps you visible on rides that can stretch from sunrise to beyond sunset. With its regularFit, the MILLE GT Jersey C2 EVO also fits beautifully - streamlined for smooth airflow but with the space to enjoy a good cake at the coffee shop and for all-day cycling comfort.
A no-compromise race short, the EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9 have premium features, such as Assos' A-Lock Engineering construction and muscle-wrapping butterfly panels to give shorts that fit beautifully and allow a smooth pedal stroke at all times. Type.443 textile is used to give a compressive fit, supporting hard-working muscles while remaining highly flexible too. Not only supportive, but it's highly breathable too, maintaining comfort when the racing gets serious or training efforts ramp up. Micro-adjusted shaping wraps the large muscles with compressive support in a standard leg length. Engineered comfort With their X-Frame construction, inherited from the EQUIPE RS line, the EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9 offer an incredibly secure and comfortable fit. This technology prevents sagging, maintains the seat pad in a perfect position and keeps the fit locked in during bouts of intense cycling. Monofilament elastic used in the bib straps also keeps the weight low, provides a secure fit and dries incredibly quickly too. The ultralight leg grippers make use of compressive elastic bands and silicone microdot grippers, maintaining a secure fit that won't irritate. zeroPressure Waist technology zeroPressure Waist technology provides an impressively comfortable and flexible fit but one that remains securely in place without restriction or pinching. The waist system also features an upgraded Tech Sheen Mesh area, improving breathability. EQUIPE R S9 Seat Pad Packed with features, the EQUIPE R S9 Seat Pad is made for comfort on bike rides of any length. Thermoformed 9mm foam offers a smooth fit and both support and shock-absorbing comfort while also being breathable. The pad also makes use of Assos' 3D waffle construction, with three-layer, perforated foam giving excellent breathability and eliminating excess bulk. Lastly, goldenGate construction sees the insert anchored front and back, allowing the pad to move in harmony with your body movements rather than against them.
The MILLE GT Wind Jacket C2 is a cycling jacket you'll find useful year-round. Layer it over a summer jersey for protection on descents, as conditions turn cool and damp in spring or slip on over thermal layers in colder autumn and winter conditions. Improvements to the fit and fabrics provide even greater comfort and performance. The supple windproof fabrics allow better adaption to the body, virtually eliminating flapping and rustling in the wind without any compromise to protection levels. Once the weather improves or the descent ends, simply roll it up and it fits easily into a cycling jersey pocket. Featured Fabrics The body of the GT Wind makes use of Assos' Breaker fabric. This wind-blocking textile prevents cold winds from getting inside while a water-repellent finish shrugs off a light rain shower. To the sides and sleeves, Assos deploy their stretch Sens Super material. These panels maintain a smooth fit and offer excellent breathability and airflow, preventing you from overheating and getting too sweaty. Assos regularFit The MILLE GT Wind Jacket C2 benefits from Assos' regularFit. It's streamlined enough to minimise wasted energy but has the space to allow easy movement and to fully enjoy carbo-loading at a mid-ride cafe stop.
Assos' primary aim with the TRAIL TACTICA Liner Shorts HP T3 has been to engineer a liner short that's incredibly light, impressively breathable and yet retains off-road-ready durability and protection. This is a liner you'll love to wear with your favourite over-shorts. Superlight Performance The Tactica liners make use of incredibly light materials to keep you cool and fresh during intense off-road rides. This includes a mesh with hydrophilic treatment that speeds moisture evaporation, keeping you cooler for longer. At the waist, the zeroPressure construction does what it says, offering a soft and flexible fit that keeps the shorts in place without undue pressure. A high degree of breathability keeps you feeling fresh during high-intensity XC and gravel racing. More Protection If you find yourself sliding out on loose trails and gravel, the large ImpactorTec T3 hip pad lessens the chance of painful gravel rash. With a jersey-soft inner face and increased cooling, there's no compromise to comfort either. Off-Road HP T3 Seat Pad Using 9mm thick shock-absorbing foam layers, the Off-Road HP T3 Seat Pad is made specifically for the more upright riding position associated with gravel and mountain bikes and soaks up trail chatter. Thermoformed shapes also reduce ridges and irritation when pedalling while allowing freedom of movement, ideal when tackling sinewy singletrack. The T3 also sees familiar Assos pad features deployed to deliver airy comfort. The goldenGate 2.0 lets the pad move with your body rather than in opposition to it. 3D Waffle, a 3-layer perforated foam, reduces weight while optimising breathability. And kratercooler technology sees perforation across the leading edge, drawing air across the pad and keeping you cooler and drier.
Be it a long weekend ride or grabbing an hour of biking before or after work, the Women's UMA GT Summer Half Tights C2 offer optimal comfort when pedalling. The regularFit, carefully engineered panels and technical fabrics combine to give a smooth flexible fit that reduces bunching and wrinkling throughout the pedal stroke. Comfortably supportive Assos' Type.429 textile offers welcome muscle support, fending off muscle fatigue for as long as possible. A high degree of flexibility and breathability also keeps you fresh for the long haul. Assos' hipClick construction offers a high-ride fit that locks your tights comfortably in place and makes sure the seat pad remains exactly where it should be. hipClick also features Tech Sheen Mesh fabric. With its asymmetrical stretch, it offers a supportive fit around the waist and its open structure ensures sweat escapes before causing discomfort. Women's UMA GT C2 seat pad Packed with features, the Women's UMA GT C2 seat pad is made for comfort on bike rides of any length. Thermoformed 9mm foam offers a smooth fit and both support and shock-absorbing comfort while also being breathable. The pad also makes use of Assos' 3D waffle construction, with three-layer, perforated foam giving excellent breathability and eliminating excess bulk. Lastly, goldenGate construction sees the insert anchored front and back, allowing the pad to move in harmony with your body movements rather than against them.
You can never tell with the weather - even when the forecast is good you can see a sudden cool wind pick up or you'll feel the chill as you descend off a high mountain peak. The MILLE GT Wind Vest C2 is made to be super packable, making sure you always have windproof protection to hand when cycling. Performance Perfected The team at Assos have improved the fit, with a more flexible wind-blocking front and elastic mesh rear panel offering a more snug fit that also rustles less when you're at speed. There's also an improved armhole elastic, reducing friction but maintaining a perfect fit. The updated mesh back also reduces weight, bringing the GT Wind Vest C2 in at an impressive 75 grams (size medium). Once the weather clears or you hit the warmth of the valley, it packs up easily into a jersey pocket. Featured Fabrics To the front of the gilet, Assos' Breaker fabric prevents cold winds from getting inside while a water-repellent finish shrugs off a light rain shower. To the back, tear-resistant and bi-stretch Ventamesh maintains excellent breathability and airflow, preventing you from overheating and getting too sweaty. Assos regularFit The MILLE GT Wind Vest C2 benefits from Assos' regularFit. It's streamlined enough to minimise wasted energy but has the space to allow easy movement and to fully enjoy carbo-loading at a mid-ride cafe stop.
Winter is where you lay the foundation for summer fitness and with the Women's UMA GT Ultraz Winter Bib Tights you've no excuses when it comes to getting those base miles racked up. Assos' most protective regularFit bib-tights, they feature a double-layer construction and a membrane-backed front panel to give you outstanding levels of insulation, weather protection and breathability. TwinDeck Protection Insulation and weather-protection start with the highly insulating brushed-back RX Heavy matched to an outer layer of ultrathin 2-layer softshell, with PU bonded membrane. This TwinDeck construction provides incredible warmth as well as a 100% windproof barrier and excellent water resistance. This particular lay-up is used across the leg and glute panels to fend off cold temperatures, rain, road spray and even snow. And Breathe Being warm is all well and good but cycling can soon cause a sweat. Don't deal with this excess moisture and you'll very quickly start to feel uncomfortable and chilly. To deal with this Assos deploy their highly breathable RX Light over the back of the legs, letting sweat easily escape before discomfort sets in. This also has the added benefit of being highly flexible, giving you smooth and unrestricted pedalling. Speaking of flexibility, the UMA GT Ultraz are tailored with Assos' women's regularFit. This offers a lightly compressive fit but one you'll find is easy to move about in. Every panel is shaped to flex and follow the body through the pedal stroke, offering the ultimate in flexibility and comfort. Women's UMA GT EVO Insert On the saddle, you'll enjoy the support and comfort of the women's specific Women's UMA GT EVO seat pad. Reversed seams offer unrivalled comfort when pedalling while 8mm Memory foam provides superb vibration damping and support across your sit bones. The patented 3-layer foam design, Assos call it 3D waffle, increases breathability and eliminates excess weight too. And lastly, the goldenGate technology gives you a pad that moves with you rather than acting against you.
To give a versatile and packable jacket, the MILLE GT Wind Jacket is made with Assos' Foil Ultra textile to the front. This lightweight fabric is windproof, water-repellent and breathable so you'll enjoy a nicely regulated micro-climate inside. Meanwhile, the side panels use 'Glossy' a warp-knit windproof textile which gives extra stretch to enhance the fit while still maintaining breathability. The combination strikes a balance of low pack weight and protection son you're happy to take the GT jacket on every ride without sacrificing too much space in your pockets. In terms of the fit of the jacket, this garment is less compressive than a racingFit, but more fitted than Assos' comfortFit. It bridges the gap between the two and provides the ideal balance between comfort, freedom of movement and performance.