The S9 platform of cycling shorts have proved themselves to be at the cutting edge of cycling comfort and performance for even the most demanding of riders. And these EQUIPE RS Summer Bib Shorts S9 Werksteam continue to offer the very same incredible muscles support and flexibility as you dance on the pedals. Unrivalled stability always keeps the seat pads in the right place too. And they’re finished with stealthy Assos Werksteam graphics. A-Lock Engineering A-Lock engineering is all about creating shorts with incredible stability and a seat insert that is always perfectly positioned. The start of this system is a new fabric, Type.441 textile. This is a fabric which has exceptional compression qualities and with its silk feel is incredibly comfortable against the skin. Not only that it's quick-wicking, anti-odour and durable, the perfect fabric for performance cycling. Float like a Butterfly The next part of the above A-Lock engineering system is a significant advance in the panel and construction design. While the class-leading S7 shorts used a four-panel construction, the S9 uses just two. The result of using just the two panels is a reduction in seams leading to less weight and even more comfort. The two panels are then engineered into Assos' unique 'butterfly' panel design, snugly wrapping the legs and back to create a brand new ergoBox structure. This holds the insert securely in place for an incredible feeling of support and comfort no matter how intense your efforts. rollBar Bib Design The rollBar bib strap system provides unrivalled support of the lower section of the shorts. It acts just like an anti-sway bar in a car, the straps stabilising and securing the seat insert in place as you move. The straps are attached across the same seam as the insert, maintaining the perfect degree of tension as you transfer weight in and out of the saddle. The bib straps themselves are a combination of highly elastic materials and a single piece in the back forming an A-frame which supports the shorts perfectly. In the front, the straps are made of a more flexible material, with an antibacterial carbon weave, to wick moisture and lay flat - the result is extremely lightweight straps you will barely notice. S9 RS Equipe Seat Pad The RS Equipe Seat Pad delivers the comfort you need to concentrate on your performance. A super-soft antibacterial microfibre offers a luxurious feel against the skin while kraterCooler holes ensure excellent ventilation, preventing sweat build-up and promoting freshness. A combination of 3D three-layer perforated waffle foam and superAir microShock memory foam core work together to give support to your sit bones and quick adaption to your body position whenever you shift weight or move in and out of the saddle.
Assos has once again pushed the boundaries of cycling comfort and performance with the creation of their MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS). Engineered to move and respond to your body movement. 360-degree stabilization. Multi-layer cushioning. An evolution in comfort-driven function for your longest, toughest rides. Ossidia textile - Muscle-wrapping Compression When you're at your limits, pushing fitness and endurance to new levels, the OSSIDIA textile provides smooth compression to push back fatigue and fight screaming muscles. Made from ultrathin, highly elastic yarns, Ossidia fits just like a second skin, delivering incredible comfort and flexibility. UPF 50+ also protect you from the sun. GTS Bib Straps - Seamless Integration When you're riding the GTS bib straps provide firm support for the main body of the shorts but offer a barely-there feel against your body. Super-flexible and wide, the seamless straps offer a body-hugging fit that moves with you while maintaining the ideal position for optimal stability and support. A-Lock Engineering - Stability Redefined The race-proven A-Lock Engineering construction is deployed to give the shorts the perfect fit as you jump in and out of the saddle. The bib straps lock the lower part of the shorts and seat pad in place, ensuring unrivalled levels of stability, support and performance. Mille GTS C2 Summer Seat Insert Created to provide support and comfort for your longest rides, the Mille GTS C2 features a 2-layer, dual-density memory foam construction. This provides support and absorbs both micro-vibrations and cushion you against large shocks too. Assos' famous 3D waffle top sheet provides exceptional next-to-skin comfort and superb sit-bone support. kraterCooler: System of small holes in the front of the insert that increases airflow so that your sensitive areas are kept cooler. goldenGate: A patented tech feature that interrupts the stitching along both of the insert’s side panels, allowing more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area.
Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS)The next-generation Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) push the boundaries of material and construction technology, with improvements across the board to give you sublime cycling comfort. Assos never slow down in the pursuit of the finest levels of performance and comfort. The MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) are the result of this constant striving for excellence. With evolved fabric technologies and construction techniques, these shorts give 360-degrees of stabilization. Multi-layered cushioning built-in. And muscle support to keep you driving forward during your longest and toughest rides. Ossidia textile - Muscle-wrapping CompressionWhen you're at your limits, pushing fitness and endurance to new levels, the OSSIDIA textile provides smooth compression to push back fatigue and fight screaming muscles. Made from ultrathin, highly elastic yarns, Ossidia fits just like a second skin, delivering incredible comfort and flexibility. UPF 50+ also protects you from the sun. GTS Bib Straps - Seamless Integration When you're riding the GTS bib straps provide firm support for the main body of the shorts but offer a barely-there feel against your body. Super-flexible and wide, the seamless straps offer a body-hugging fit that moves with you while maintaining the ideal position for optimal stability and support.A-Lock Engineering - Stability RedefinedThe race-proven A-Lock Engineering construction is deployed to give the shorts the perfect fit as you jump in and out of the saddle. The bib straps lock the lower part of the shorts and seat pad in place, ensuring unrivalled levels of stability, support and performance. Mille GTS C2 Summer Seat InsertCreated to provide support and comfort for your longest rides, the Mille GTS C2 features a 2-layer, dual-density memory foam construction. This provides support and absorbs both micro-vibrations and cushions you against large shocks too. Assos' famous 3D waffle top sheet provides exceptional next-to-skin comfort and superb sit-bone support. kraterCooler: System of small holes in the front of the insert that increases airflow so that your sensitive areas are kept cooler.goldenGate: A patented tech feature that interrupts the stitching along both of the insert’s side panels, allowing more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area.Features:Material: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneA-Lock EngineeringButterfly Pattern - primary textile panel fully wrapping the lower back and legs, coming together in the reaergoBox - A square pattern construction that effectively frames the insert in the backzeroWaist - A raw-cut, tape-reinforced edge for the smoothest transition possible between the body and fabric panelsuperFlat Xbib - A single section of elastic material - folded over on itself - forming a supportive A-frameultraLight Leg Grippers - Minimal silicone treatmentGTS Insert: A new insert for the MILLE GT line featuring a double-layer, dual-density memory foam construction and honeycomb topsheetregularFit - Optimized for total comfort in the riding position, with a more relaxed cut than Assos' second skin racingFitBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS)The next-generation Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) push the boundaries of material and construction technology, with improvements across the board to give you sublime cycling comfort. Assos never slow down in the pursuit of the finest levels of performance and comfort. The MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) are the result of this constant striving for excellence. With evolved fabric technologies and construction techniques, these shorts give 360-degrees of stabilization. Multi-layered cushioning built-in. And muscle support to keep you driving forward during your longest and toughest rides. Ossidia textile - Muscle-wrapping CompressionWhen you're at your limits, pushing fitness and endurance to new levels, the OSSIDIA textile provides smooth compression to push back fatigue and fight screaming muscles. Made from ultrathin, highly elastic yarns, Ossidia fits just like a second skin, delivering incredible comfort and flexibility. UPF 50+ also protects you from the sun. GTS Bib Straps - Seamless Integration When you're riding the GTS bib straps provide firm support for the main body of the shorts but offer a barely-there feel against your body. Super-flexible and wide, the seamless straps offer a body-hugging fit that moves with you while maintaining the ideal position for optimal stability and support.A-Lock Engineering - Stability RedefinedThe race-proven A-Lock Engineering construction is deployed to give the shorts the perfect fit as you jump in and out of the saddle. The bib straps lock the lower part of the shorts and seat pad in place, ensuring unrivalled levels of stability, support and performance. Mille GTS C2 Summer Seat InsertCreated to provide support and comfort for your longest rides, the Mille GTS C2 features a 2-layer, dual-density memory foam construction. This provides support and absorbs both micro-vibrations and cushions you against large shocks too. Assos' famous 3D waffle top sheet provides exceptional next-to-skin comfort and superb sit-bone support. kraterCooler: System of small holes in the front of the insert that increases airflow so that your sensitive areas are kept cooler.goldenGate: A patented tech feature that interrupts the stitching along both of the insert’s side panels, allowing more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area.Features:Material: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneA-Lock EngineeringButterfly Pattern - primary textile panel fully wrapping the lower back and legs, coming together in the reaergoBox - A square pattern construction that effectively frames the insert in the backzeroWaist - A raw-cut, tape-reinforced edge for the smoothest transition possible between the body and fabric panelsuperFlat Xbib - A single section of elastic material - folded over on itself - forming a supportive A-frameultraLight Leg Grippers - Minimal silicone treatmentGTS Insert: A new insert for the MILLE GT line featuring a double-layer, dual-density memory foam construction and honeycomb topsheetregularFit - Optimized for total comfort in the riding position, with a more relaxed cut than Assos' second skin racingFitBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS)The next-generation Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) push the boundaries of material and construction technology, with improvements across the board to give you sublime cycling comfort. Assos never slow down in the pursuit of the finest levels of performance and comfort. The MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) are the result of this constant striving for excellence. With evolved fabric technologies and construction techniques, these shorts give 360-degrees of stabilization. Multi-layered cushioning built-in. And muscle support to keep you driving forward during your longest and toughest rides. Ossidia textile - Muscle-wrapping CompressionWhen you're at your limits, pushing fitness and endurance to new levels, the OSSIDIA textile provides smooth compression to push back fatigue and fight screaming muscles. Made from ultrathin, highly elastic yarns, Ossidia fits just like a second skin, delivering incredible comfort and flexibility. UPF 50+ also protects you from the sun. GTS Bib Straps - Seamless Integration When you're riding the GTS bib straps provide firm support for the main body of the shorts but offer a barely-there feel against your body. Super-flexible and wide, the seamless straps offer a body-hugging fit that moves with you while maintaining the ideal position for optimal stability and support.A-Lock Engineering - Stability RedefinedThe race-proven A-Lock Engineering construction is deployed to give the shorts the perfect fit as you jump in and out of the saddle. The bib straps lock the lower part of the shorts and seat pad in place, ensuring unrivalled levels of stability, support and performance. Mille GTS C2 Summer Seat InsertCreated to provide support and comfort for your longest rides, the Mille GTS C2 features a 2-layer, dual-density memory foam construction. This provides support and absorbs both micro-vibrations and cushions you against large shocks too. Assos' famous 3D waffle top sheet provides exceptional next-to-skin comfort and superb sit-bone support. kraterCooler: System of small holes in the front of the insert that increases airflow so that your sensitive areas are kept cooler.goldenGate: A patented tech feature that interrupts the stitching along both of the insert’s side panels, allowing more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area.Features:Material: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneA-Lock EngineeringButterfly Pattern - primary textile panel fully wrapping the lower back and legs, coming together in the reaergoBox - A square pattern construction that effectively frames the insert in the backzeroWaist - A raw-cut, tape-reinforced edge for the smoothest transition possible between the body and fabric panelsuperFlat Xbib - A single section of elastic material - folded over on itself - forming a supportive A-frameultraLight Leg Grippers - Minimal silicone treatmentGTS Insert: A new insert for the MILLE GT line featuring a double-layer, dual-density memory foam construction and honeycomb topsheetregularFit - Optimized for total comfort in the riding position, with a more relaxed cut than Assos' second skin racingFitBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS)The next-generation Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) push the boundaries of material and construction technology, with improvements across the board to give you sublime cycling comfort. Assos never slow down in the pursuit of the finest levels of performance and comfort. The MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) are the result of this constant striving for excellence. With evolved fabric technologies and construction techniques, these shorts give 360-degrees of stabilization. Multi-layered cushioning built-in. And muscle support to keep you driving forward during your longest and toughest rides. Ossidia textile - Muscle-wrapping CompressionWhen you're at your limits, pushing fitness and endurance to new levels, the OSSIDIA textile provides smooth compression to push back fatigue and fight screaming muscles. Made from ultrathin, highly elastic yarns, Ossidia fits just like a second skin, delivering incredible comfort and flexibility. UPF 50+ also protects you from the sun. GTS Bib Straps - Seamless Integration When you're riding the GTS bib straps provide firm support for the main body of the shorts but offer a barely-there feel against your body. Super-flexible and wide, the seamless straps offer a body-hugging fit that moves with you while maintaining the ideal position for optimal stability and support.A-Lock Engineering - Stability RedefinedThe race-proven A-Lock Engineering construction is deployed to give the shorts the perfect fit as you jump in and out of the saddle. The bib straps lock the lower part of the shorts and seat pad in place, ensuring unrivalled levels of stability, support and performance. Mille GTS C2 Summer Seat InsertCreated to provide support and comfort for your longest rides, the Mille GTS C2 features a 2-layer, dual-density memory foam construction. This provides support and absorbs both micro-vibrations and cushions you against large shocks too. Assos' famous 3D waffle top sheet provides exceptional next-to-skin comfort and superb sit-bone support. kraterCooler: System of small holes in the front of the insert that increases airflow so that your sensitive areas are kept cooler.goldenGate: A patented tech feature that interrupts the stitching along both of the insert’s side panels, allowing more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area.Features:Material: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneA-Lock EngineeringButterfly Pattern - primary textile panel fully wrapping the lower back and legs, coming together in the reaergoBox - A square pattern construction that effectively frames the insert in the backzeroWaist - A raw-cut, tape-reinforced edge for the smoothest transition possible between the body and fabric panelsuperFlat Xbib - A single section of elastic material - folded over on itself - forming a supportive A-frameultraLight Leg Grippers - Minimal silicone treatmentGTS Insert: A new insert for the MILLE GT line featuring a double-layer, dual-density memory foam construction and honeycomb topsheetregularFit - Optimized for total comfort in the riding position, with a more relaxed cut than Assos' second skin racingFitBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS)The next-generation Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) push the boundaries of material and construction technology, with improvements across the board to give you sublime cycling comfort. Assos never slow down in the pursuit of the finest levels of performance and comfort. The MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) are the result of this constant striving for excellence. With evolved fabric technologies and construction techniques, these shorts give 360-degrees of stabilization. Multi-layered cushioning built-in. And muscle support to keep you driving forward during your longest and toughest rides. Ossidia textile - Muscle-wrapping CompressionWhen you're at your limits, pushing fitness and endurance to new levels, the OSSIDIA textile provides smooth compression to push back fatigue and fight screaming muscles. Made from ultrathin, highly elastic yarns, Ossidia fits just like a second skin, delivering incredible comfort and flexibility. UPF 50+ also protects you from the sun. GTS Bib Straps - Seamless Integration When you're riding the GTS bib straps provide firm support for the main body of the shorts but offer a barely-there feel against your body. Super-flexible and wide, the seamless straps offer a body-hugging fit that moves with you while maintaining the ideal position for optimal stability and support.A-Lock Engineering - Stability RedefinedThe race-proven A-Lock Engineering construction is deployed to give the shorts the perfect fit as you jump in and out of the saddle. The bib straps lock the lower part of the shorts and seat pad in place, ensuring unrivalled levels of stability, support and performance. Mille GTS C2 Summer Seat InsertCreated to provide support and comfort for your longest rides, the Mille GTS C2 features a 2-layer, dual-density memory foam construction. This provides support and absorbs both micro-vibrations and cushions you against large shocks too. Assos' famous 3D waffle top sheet provides exceptional next-to-skin comfort and superb sit-bone support. kraterCooler: System of small holes in the front of the insert that increases airflow so that your sensitive areas are kept cooler.goldenGate: A patented tech feature that interrupts the stitching along both of the insert’s side panels, allowing more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area.Features:Material: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneA-Lock EngineeringButterfly Pattern - primary textile panel fully wrapping the lower back and legs, coming together in the reaergoBox - A square pattern construction that effectively frames the insert in the backzeroWaist - A raw-cut, tape-reinforced edge for the smoothest transition possible between the body and fabric panelsuperFlat Xbib - A single section of elastic material - folded over on itself - forming a supportive A-frameultraLight Leg Grippers - Minimal silicone treatmentGTS Insert: A new insert for the MILLE GT line featuring a double-layer, dual-density memory foam construction and honeycomb topsheetregularFit - Optimized for total comfort in the riding position, with a more relaxed cut than Assos' second skin racingFitBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS)The next-generation Assos MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) push the boundaries of material and construction technology, with improvements across the board to give you sublime cycling comfort. Assos never slow down in the pursuit of the finest levels of performance and comfort. The MILLE GT Summer Cycling Bib Shorts c2 (GTS) are the result of this constant striving for excellence. With evolved fabric technologies and construction techniques, these shorts give 360-degrees of stabilization. Multi-layered cushioning built-in. And muscle support to keep you driving forward during your longest and toughest rides. Ossidia textile - Muscle-wrapping CompressionWhen you're at your limits, pushing fitness and endurance to new levels, the OSSIDIA textile provides smooth compression to push back fatigue and fight screaming muscles. Made from ultrathin, highly elastic yarns, Ossidia fits just like a second skin, delivering incredible comfort and flexibility. UPF 50+ also protects you from the sun. GTS Bib Straps - Seamless Integration When you're riding the GTS bib straps provide firm support for the main body of the shorts but offer a barely-there feel against your body. Super-flexible and wide, the seamless straps offer a body-hugging fit that moves with you while maintaining the ideal position for optimal stability and support.A-Lock Engineering - Stability RedefinedThe race-proven A-Lock Engineering construction is deployed to give the shorts the perfect fit as you jump in and out of the saddle. The bib straps lock the lower part of the shorts and seat pad in place, ensuring unrivalled levels of stability, support and performance. Mille GTS C2 Summer Seat InsertCreated to provide support and comfort for your longest rides, the Mille GTS C2 features a 2-layer, dual-density memory foam construction. This provides support and absorbs both micro-vibrations and cushions you against large shocks too. Assos' famous 3D waffle top sheet provides exceptional next-to-skin comfort and superb sit-bone support. kraterCooler: System of small holes in the front of the insert that increases airflow so that your sensitive areas are kept cooler.goldenGate: A patented tech feature that interrupts the stitching along both of the insert’s side panels, allowing more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area.Features:Material: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneA-Lock EngineeringButterfly Pattern - primary textile panel fully wrapping the lower back and legs, coming together in the reaergoBox - A square pattern construction that effectively frames the insert in the backzeroWaist - A raw-cut, tape-reinforced edge for the smoothest transition possible between the body and fabric panelsuperFlat Xbib - A single section of elastic material - folded over on itself - forming a supportive A-frameultraLight Leg Grippers - Minimal silicone treatmentGTS Insert: A new insert for the MILLE GT line featuring a double-layer, dual-density memory foam construction and honeycomb topsheetregularFit - Optimized for total comfort in the riding position, with a more relaxed cut than Assos' second skin racingFitBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Introducing the next generation of MILLE bib shorts-building on the iconic GT Total Comfort formula with a double-layer insert and more responsive compressive textile. GTS marks the introduction of the second generation of MILLE—an all-new bib short that builds on the iconic GT shorts’ Total Comfort formula with its plush double-layer insert fatigue-reducing textile and revamped fit. We’ve engineered it for committed riders looking for added comfort during training to everyday riders seeking maximum long-distance support.
The Premio Bibshort has been engineered to provide the ultimate in long-distance comfort and to be your favourite bibshort ever. That’s a big claim, but there’s a lot of development in this short to back it up. We’ve carried the less-is-more theme into the design, with minimalist laser-etched logos and subtle finishing. It looks as premium as it feels. The first thing you might notice is what’s missing: the seams and multiple panels. We engineered a new fabric that changes depending on the needs over various parts of the body. The lower leg has a raw-cut leg ending and rubberized yarns to guarantee a flat grip to keep the leg in place. The fabric becomes lighter in the thigh, while the four-way stretch provides just the right amount of muscle support. With this magical fabric, we don’t need to stitch separate panels together, which ensures more comfort and a better fit, as well as a sleek, sophisticated look. The premium fabrics extend the bib straps. The perforated back keeps you cool and the edge is bonded so you don’t feel the thickness of a stitched edge. The elastic straps have just enough modulus (return) to hold your shorts securely in place without cutting into your shoulders. The seat pad is our top-of-the-line Progetto X² Air Seamless pad. It’s actually two separate components: a soft, stretchy Skin Care Layer next to your skin, which has the sole purpose of preventing any rubbing on your skin, and, under that, the Cushioning Layer, which features two separate densities of foam along with breathable perforated gel inserts under the ischiatic bones and perineum. In the pelvis area, the compression and support increase to keep the seat pad and everything else in place, and the fabric gets thicker to avoid any embarrassing transparency issues. Features: The premium all-conditions short Gradient stretch woven fabric for the right support in the right place Woven fabric weighs 30% less than comparable knit fabric Perforated back bib panel with lie flat bib straps that don’t bind at shoulders Integrated gripper elastic at leg ending holds short in place without need for extra silicone grippers Laser-etched logos with RossoCorsa at center back and black scorpion shadow logos at lower legs Progetto X² Air Seamless seat pad
BIB SHORTS WITH AN INTEGRATED BASE LAYER THAT SUPPORT YOUR WHOLE BODY FOR HOURS OF RIDING COMFORT Features: One-piece bibs and base layer combo provides complete coverage and ensures a consistently good fit that doesn't bunch up Split front for quick and easy mid-ride nature breaks Recycled fabrics provide light compression on the thighs to improve circulation and reduce fatigue on long rides Soft-stretch thigh gripper band fits comfortably without riding up Durable mesh right-side pocket with reflective bronze binding is easy to access on the go STERRATO Italian-made chamois supports all-day riding with 4-way stretch comfort and progressive cushioning Strapless baselayer upper comfortably breathes and layers Materials: Main body: 78% Recycled Polyamide 22% Recycled Elastane; Upper: 80% Polyamide 20% Elastane
Flagship Performace The flagship EQUIPE RS Bib Shorts S9 TARGA is a redesign of its RS S9 predecessor, with a reduction in weight and bulk while maintaining superb flexibility, muscle compression and aerodynamic fit. You'll also find materials that dry quicker - ensuring soaked up perspiration doesn't add unnecessary mid-ride weight. Across the lower abdomen, an Ossidia material panel offers greater stretch than previously achieved. This allows for more comfort, easing pressure when you're in a low riding position while also expanding during deep-breathing high-intensity efforts. Elsewhere, lightly compressive and silky Type.441 is not only superbly comfortable but also provides excellent abrasion resistance. Active cooling is ideal for hot summer rides and it's UV protective and odour-resistant too. Speed and Comfort Harmonised The RS S9s are made with the Assos AEPD (Advanced Ergonomic Pattern Design) RacingFit. This is tuned to provide you with shorts that deliver stability, comfort and a smooth, streamlined race-ready fit. ASSOS shorts are legendary; this fit design is why. The aero comfort also extends to the leg grippers. 6mm in depth and using LYCRA®, they provide a secure fit while giving a smooth and uninterrupted transition from short to skin. A-Lock Engineering The A-Lock system combines Assos' rollBar bib straps, modified ergoBox, and one-piece Butterfly panel to give you shorts that fit beautifully no matter what. Whether it's high-intensity bursts of speed or long endurance efforts, this engineered design maintains superb stability as you shift weight in and out of the saddle. Assos' unique 'butterfly' panel design, snugly wraps the legs and back to create the ergoBox structure. This holds the S9 insert securely in place for an incredible feeling of support and comfort throughout your pedal stroke and when you're shifting weight on the saddle. S9 Sundeck Insert Taking their already super-comfortable S9 insert, Assos have made improvements to make it lighter, cooler and minimise its footprint, all to enhance comfort still further. The first improvement is what Assos call the Sundeck Superlight. This is a luxuriously soft front panel that increases airflow while eliminating pressure in this most sensitive area. Then comes Assos' whirlKrater. Again this is all about airflow, with copious perforations added throughout the insert, creating a whirlwind of cooling airflow. What hasn't changed is the odour-resistant top sheet for all-day freshness. You also retain the benefits of 9mm shock-absorbing foam, taking the buzz out of rougher roads. 3D Waffle inserts keep bulk low and allow more air circulation. And Thermoformed shaping reduces ridges and irritation. Lastly, there's the goldenGate. The unique stitching pattern allows the insert to 'float' allowing the pad to move with you for optimal comfort.