There comes a point in the year when the seasons begin to transition and summer shorts are no longer warm enough and yet pulling on full winter tights isn't quite necessary. Enter the Equipe RS Spring Fall Bib Shorts S9 - cosy shorts for training and racing in the cooler conditions of autumn and spring. Warmth and Breathability in Harmony The thigh panels are made from Assos' heavyweight brushed-back Osmos Heavy material - super-soft against the skin, insulating and yet highly breathable, it ensures a perfect temperature whether it's a hard early-season race effort or a steady autumnal spin. The warp-knit outer provides support and compression of the muscles, encouraging circulation to the legs, vital to keep body warmth high. To the front, around your more sensitive areas, you'll also be happy to find windproof Sphere Ultra textile in a double-layer, locking out icy blasts while still maintaining breathability for comfort. Race Proven Comfort Keeping the shorts comfortably in place is Assos' A-Lock Engineering bib design, featuring rollBar braces, creating a short that's perfectly stabilised and holding the seat insert in the correct position at all times. Speaking of the seat pad, this is Assos' EQUIPE RS Insert. In order to boost warmth, the ventilation holes from the summer version are removed but everything else remains - the superAir microShock foam, 3D waffle and goldenGate technology - making for incredible comfort on the saddle. Wear them on their own or pair up with knee and leg warmers, the Equipe RS Spring Fall Bib Shorts S9 will see you comfortably through the cooler months of your cycling year.
Come spring and autumn, temperatures may not be as extreme as the depths of winter, but a short sleeve jersey, arm warmers, and gilet may not cut it when it comes to comfort and warmth. The Equipe RS Spring Fall Jacket is there to fill the gap in those hard to dress for transitional months. Made from Push-Pull exterior and more insulating Rhombus on the inside, the twinDeck construction offers an incredible combination of insulation and breathability. This is then complemented by Assos' unique and exclusive Diffusor 'air-valve' system on the shoulders - these vents draw in cooling air to circulate between the two layers, preventing overheating and regulating body temperature. When you're on the limit, there's now no need to unzip to cool the body and you can remain low and aero - perfect for racing. The Equipe RS Spring/Fall collection is designed to allow riders to train harder (higher HR and watts) at lower temperatures while maintaining that perfect micro-climate - not too clammy, not too cold, not too hot. Assos aeroFit As you'd expect of a cycling jacket with race-ready credentials, the Assos aeroFit delivers a very close to the body, compressive fit to ensure reduced excess drag and no wasted energy when you're in the pace-line. The sleeves are made with Assos' SONIC fabric, a lightly brushed insulating fabric that perfectly moulds to the arms and features ribbed detailing to improve aerodynamics. Raw cut edges ensure a low profile fit with gloves and maintains the aerodynamics of the body. Whether it's testing fitness in fast and furious early season races or slow and steady autumn training, whatever your ride you'll remain perfectly comfortable when you pull on the Equipe RS Spring Fall Jacket during the transitional seasons of the year.
Created to give you extra warmth without sacrificing aero performance, the Equipe RS Spring Fall Aero Cycling Jersey comes into its own when cool weather begins to make an impact on your choice of cycling kit. Aero. Warm. Comfortable. Think of those early and late season races, where intensity is high but temperatures are on the wane. You'll more often than not begin with a gilet on, but be pulling it off when the speed picks up, then pulling it on again for a chilly descent - a definite hassle. When racing or training, the Equipe RS Spring Fall Aero reduces the need for such layering. This is all thanks to its lightweight two-layer, highly breathable, thermal body fabric locking in warmth. Meanwhile, unique cooling Diffusor 'air valves' to the front regulate the body temperature. These Assos-exclusive vents draw in air from the outside and allow it to circulate between the double-layer fabric, regulating body temperature while maintaining aerodynamics - no more having to unzip a jersey and spoil your aero tuck when you want to dump excess heat and humidity. Assos aeroFit As you'd expect of a cycling jersey with race-ready credentials, the Assos aeroFit delivers a very close to the body, compressive fit, ensuring no wasted energy or excess drag when you're in the pace-line. The sleeves are made with Assos' SONIC fabric, a lightly brushed insulating material that perfectly moulds to the arms and features ribbed detailing to improve aerodynamics. Raw cut edges ensure a smooth and streamlined transition from garment to skin. An aerodynamic insulated race jersey with the sleek, streamlined performance of your summer kit and added warmth for falling temperatures, the Equipe RS Spring Fall Aero Jersey is essential for the year-round racer.
With the rs.sturmPrinz EVO Windproof jacket the objective was to create the ideal rain and wind-protective jacket for high-performance cycling, no holds barred and no corners cut by the accountants. However, Assos' aim was not to make a 100% waterproof jacket. Why not? Because 100% waterproof also means 100% impermeable - sweat builds up and can't escape. Not what you want. The evaporation process must be proactive, it mustn't be slowed excessively by your protective shell - which ultimately leads to cold and chills. To this end the rs.sturmPrinz EVO protects but also breathes incredibly well-maintaining body temperature and comfort. Assos have calibrated and optimised the balance between insulation and protection, without jeopardising your performance, giving you a functional, intelligently engineered, cycling-specific anti-rain device that works! This has been achieved through the use of exclusive TRITON fabric, specifically engineered by Assos for the rs.sturmPrinz jacket. The sturmPrinz use two versions of TRITON. The front panel features TRITON V1, a robust fabric engineered to be more resistant, and the back panel uses the lighter, more breathable TRITON V2. Ergonomically shaped to fit your body in the cycling position the jacket sits close and then follows your movements. Thanks to the high-performance TRITON fabric, ASSOS have been able to tailor the jacket closer to the body, resulting in less volume and no “balloon effect,” providing total freedom of movement. This is a jacket ideally suited for hard riding and racing on-the-rivet when the rain is incessant.
For their Mille GT Waist Cycle Shorts, Assos start with their comfortably compressive, Type.429 Titanio fabric. This 4-way stretch textile ensures a brilliant fit with optimal flexibility for all-day pedalling comfort. It's at the waist where inferior shorts fall down but the Mille GT Half Shorts excel. The waist design features super-soft Aerofit fabric in a fold-over construction to the front, delivering incredible pressure-free comfort across the stomach. At the back, a tall elastic hem, with silicone grippers, holds the shorts firmly in place - no annoying slippage here. Talking of slippage, the superFlat leg grippers also ensure the shorts don't move, no matter how hard you're pedalling. Next comes the seat pad and here you'll enjoy the support of Assos' Mille Evo pad. The 8mm of memory foam is combined with a 3D waffle top sheet, 3 layers of perforated foam, to give the sit bones precise support while reducing bulk and enhancing breathability. Meanwhile, kraterCool ventilation holes in the pad keep air circulating to keep sensitive areas cooler. With goldenGate technology you'll also enjoy optimal freedom of movement for smooth pedalling.
For their UMA GT Half Cycle Shorts, Assos start with their comfortably compressive Type.439 Diadema fabric with built-in odour control. This unique textile has 2 different rates of 4-way stretch, incredibly hard to achieve, ensuring an incredible fit with optimal flexibility for all-day pedalling comfort. It's at the waist where inferior shorts fall down but the UMA GT Half Cycle Shorts excel. The waist design features super-soft and breathable Aerofit fabric in a fold-over construction to the front, delivering incredible pressure-free comfort across the stomach. The same construction technique and fabric are used at the leg grippers, creating shorts that grip without excess pressure. Next comes the seat pad, and here you'll enjoy the support of Assos' exceptional UMA GT women's specific pad. The 8mm of memory foam is combined with a 3D waffle top sheet and 3 layers of perforated foam, to give the sit bones precise support while reducing bulk and enhancing breathability. With goldenGate technology, you'll also enjoy optimal freedom of movement for smooth pedalling.
The UMA GT Summer Half Tights EVO are made with Assos' proprietary Type.429 fabric, giving the waist tights their distinctive and incredibly comfortable feel against the skin. Not just that, they're also highly breathable and have built-in UPF50 (ultraviolet protection factor), keeping you comfortable when the temperatures rise and the sun is blazing. Tailored with Assos' regularFit, they're lightly compressive where they need to be but not as tight as their racingFit garments. The shaped panels fit beautifully, wrapping the upper and lower leg to provide muscle support and flex smoothly with your every pedal stroke. At the waist, you'll find the deep fold-over design, in highly breathable and high stretch Aerofit material, creates a smooth fit with a pressure-free hold. Inside the tights, the UMA GT EVO seat pad features 8mm of memory foam to offer exceptional support and comfort. This is combined with a 3D waffle top sheet, 3 layers of perforated foam, to give the sit bones precise support while reducing bulk and enhancing breathability. With goldenGate technology you'll also enjoy optimal freedom of movement for smooth pedalling.
The Mille GT Clima Jacket Evo is the type of cycling jacket you'll tuck into a jersey pocket just in case there's a shower or you know you're facing some chilly descents. Made from a lightweight 2-layer windproof and water-repellent fabric it provides just the right level of protection that won't weigh you down but will maintain comfort until the rain showers have blown through or you've reached the warmer temperatures in the valley floor. Uniquely, the Silver haze fabric is infused with highly-reflective glass micro-beads, effectively lighting up when caught in vehicle headlights - ideal for your after-dark cycle commutes and evening training sessions. Assos give the Mille GT their regularFit, balancing a streamlined fit to minimise flapping but with the space to move easily. It also makes the jacket easy to fit over thicker layers underneath. Aiding this easy movement are stretchy and breathable side panels, ensuring you never feel restricted as you move in and out of the saddle.
Never ones to sit back and rest, the Assos design team have made a number of tweaks and improvements to ensure the Women's UMA GT Jersey EVO is lighter, more breathable and better fitting than ever. Body-mapped panelling, in Assos' regularFit pattern, delivers incredible comfort when you reach for the bars while light and quick-drying Type.112 fabric keeps moisture-management optimised. With odourControl and UPF35 (ultraviolet protection factor), you'll enjoy freshness and sun-protection too. Ventilation is enhanced via side panels in mesh, letting cool air in and circulating the body - just what you need when it's scorching hot. Next, come practical features. Triple Ramp Pockets are located for quick and easy access to all your essentials. They're also lidded for extra security when bouncing over rougher roads. A collarless neck construction removes distractions and adds extra ventilation while the slim full-length zipper gives you complete control of temperature regulation. Lastly, a silicone hem along the rear keeps the fit secure and sleek. What more could you need for a day of delightfully comfortable cycling?
The UMA GT Clima Jacket EVO is the type of cycling jacket you'll tuck into a jersey pocket just in case there's a shower or you know you're facing some chilly descents. Made from a lightweight 2-layer windproof and water-repellent fabric it provides just the right level of protection that won't weigh you down. It will maintain comfort until the rain showers have blown through or you've reached the warmer temperatures in the valley floor. Uniquely, the Silver haze fabric is infused with highly-reflective glass micro-beads, effectively lighting up when caught in vehicle headlights - ideal for your after-dark cycle commutes and evening training sessions. Assos give the UMA GT their regularFit, balancing a streamlined fit to minimise flapping but with the space to move easily. It also makes the jacket easy to fit over thicker layers underneath. Aiding this easy movement are stretchy and breathable side panels, ensuring you never feel restricted as you move in and out of the saddle.
If you like to ride trails light and ride fast, the TRAIL Liner Bib Shorts are your ideal mountain biking companion. Worn under baggy shorts, the Aerofit leg panels provide a sleek, supportive fit and plenty of breathability so you don't feel damp when you're working hard on the trail. The deep V-shaped waist sits just right when you're in your riding position while the extended inseam gives a smoother fit over the thighs. If you feel you want greater protection then impact pads can be added to these shorts (not supplied). Once added, if you take a fall, then the hip pads, made from 8mm high-density polyurethane, absorb the hits while not getting in the way when you're pedalling. Flat and flexible bib strap hold the shorts comfortably in place, you'll soon forget they're there when you're into the flow of the trail. Stabilizator mesh to the back ensures excellent moisture control and provides support for the built-in pockets. These pockets sit high on the back, to avoid your baggies waistband, but they're still easily accessible when you need to grab essentials. Leave your backpack at home and enjoy the extra freedom and flexibility you get. OFF-ROAD Liner EVO Seat Pad On the saddle, the OFF-ROAD Liner EVO Insert is designed to offer extra support across the rear of the pad, suited to the more upright riding position when mountain biking. The 3D waffle construction sees three-layers of perforated foam delivering impressive breathability while reducing bulk. Ventilation is also optimised due to the kraterCoolers system, whereby perforation holes along the front of the pad increase airflow and cool your sensitive areas.
Engineered for the Female Athlete The Women's Dyora RS Bib Shorts S9 are borne of Assos' desire to make the best performing and most comfortable shorts for the most demanding of women cyclists. Engineered with a host of innovative features they provide incredible comfort when you're climbing and descending, out of the saddle sprinting, in the saddle pushing hard on the pedals and moving over long hours of riding. They're designed to offer comfort during even the toughest of race conditions. A-Lock Engineering A-Lock engineering is all about using new fabrics and technologies to create a short with incredible stability and a seat insert that is perfectly positioned at all times. 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 phase of the A-Lock engineering system are significant advances in the panel and construction design, leading to incredibly stable shorts and a seat insert that stays in place perfectly. Firstly the panelling number is reduced, reducing complexity and weight while enhancing comfort. The result of using fewer panels is also a reduction in seams, again boosting comfort through the elimination of chafing while also saving more weight. The 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 or how much you shift weight. rollBar Bib Design The bib straps also get completely redesigned, with a brand new rollBar system for unrivalled support of the lower shorts section. The rollBar system 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 made from 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. They're positioned wider apart at the front too, taking into account the female anatomy and accommodating a wide range of body shapes. Women's DYORA RS Insert At the heart of the Dyora RS Bib Shorts is the women's specific Women's DYORA RS Insert. This seat pad takes race-focused comfort to a whole new level. Assos use an incredibly soft antibacterial microfiber next to the skin to offer all-day freshness. Next comes a 3D three-layer perforated waffle foam which both boosts breathability and reduces weight and bulk. Then a superAir microShock foam core offers incredible shock absorption and memory return, it re-adapts to your body position every time you shift weight, leading to unrivalled support when in and out of the saddle. Lastly, the goldenGate technology, a patented design, sees interrupts stitching along both of the insert’s side panels to allow more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area. In conclusion, Assos has once again redefined what high-performance race shorts are, pushing fabric and engineering technology to new levels. Their finest fitting and most comfortable women's cycling shorts to date, letting you push your performance beyond your expectations.