Assos Women's DYORA RS Winter Cycling JacketThe ultimate cold-weather layer, the Assos Women's DYORA RS Winter Cycling Jacket balances insulation, moisture-management, flexibility and low-bulk to great effect. Whether a pro-rider or dedicated amateur this is a winter essential. The harder you ride, the more the DYORA RS Winter Cycling Jacket excels. The aim of the Assos design team has been to create a winter jacket that 'activates' when you're training and racing at higher intensities. It harmoniously balances insulation and temperature regulation, keeping you perfectly comfortable on all-day endurance rides through to short and intense interval sessions.Engineered ExcellenceIts incredible performance is made possible thanks to the development of a lightweight softshell material called SPHERE. Replacing Assos' renowned Stratagon, it offers waterproof and flexibility with outstanding moisture control perfectly suited to cycling hard. Inside, across the chest are several thin layers of this SPHERE. This not only protects the chest from cold it's also quick to move sweat off the skin so you don't feel a chill. To the outside, 3-Layer SPHERE light provides a windproof and water-resistant barrier as you face into the weather. A thicker and more insulating version of the same 3-layer material is used across the upper back and forearms for added warmth. To boost climate control, Assos have deployed their Diffusor “valves” at the shoulders, allowing air inside to prevent overheating. Moving to the back, OSMOS Heavy is the most insulating of Assos' brushed-backed materials. And the jacket’s built-in mid-layer is made with lighter, more breathable OSMOS Light while the upper arms are wrapped in windproof warp-knit 3L ZigZaggy Foam.Assos Layering System The DYORA RS Winter Cycling Jacket forms part of a cycling layering system, engineered to work beautifully together. For most winter conditions it works perfectly as a stand-alone winter jacket. However, for extremely harsh conditions use it with an Assos Thermobooster Mid Layer for added insulation. For extra coverage in humid or extra-demanding weather, deploy your Clima Capsule Jacket over the top. Assos have thought of everything.Features:Materials: 23% Polyester, 41% Polyamide, 22% Elastane, 14% PolypropyleneSPHERE Light front panel - a patented 3L windproof, waterproof, and breathable material - Breathability: MVP 30,000g/m2/24h - Water Column 10,000mmInnermost layer in SHERE Light - bi-stretch circular knit adds light insulation and helps pull moisture away from the layers belowSPHERE Medium - Used for the upper back and forearms - thickest version ofSPHERE - Breathability: MVP 20,000g/m2/24h - Water Column 10,000mmZigZaggy Foam - upper sleeves are made with this 3L warp-knit, wind-blocking fabric, which features a foam-like core and brushed fleece interiorOSMOS Heavy - warp-knit is used along the back panel. The heaviest in brushed OSMOS family (290g/m2), featuring asymmetrical stretch and a soft, durable constructionDiffusor - An ASSOS-exclusive sewing construction that creates dual 'valves' on the fronts of the shoulders, drawing in cool air for added ventilationDouble-Slider Asymmetrical Zipper - Reversed Camlock design, metal construction, offset at the collar for added comfortTriple Ramp Pockets - three textile-lidded pockets optimally located for ease of accessaeroFit: Assos' trimmest, speed-focused fit that's tighter and more compressive than racingFit. May feel restrictive out of the riding position but feels like a second skin while ridingBuy Assos Cycle Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Setting the Pace for Comfort This isn't a jacket for taking it easy in. Rather, the aerodynamically efficient Women's DYORA RS Winter Cycling Jacket excels the harder you press on the pedals and the more watts you push out. Created for the pro-athlete and demanding year-round rider, Assos have carefully and precisely engineered every textile to be 'activated' with effort. It creates a winter-proof jacket with the very best balance of insulation and exceptional breathability, perfectly regulating body temperature during your long training rides and races. Engineered Excellence Its exceptional performance is made possible by its unique construction, material mix and a new breed of remarkably light softshell fabrics called SPHERE. This replaces Assos' long-running Stratagon and offers membrane-equipped materials of variable thicknesses to tune waterproofing and flexibility perfectly for cycling hard. The inner front panel is made of several ultrathin layers of SPHERE. It's akin to a mid-layer chest protector and is brilliant at wicking moisture away to the outer layers. Then comes 3-layer wind- and waterproof SPHERE Light to the outside. Brushed on the inside it provides both warmth and weather protection. A thicker and more insulating version of the same 3-layer material is used across the upper back and forearms, boosting warmth. To boost climate control, Assos have deployed their Diffusor “valves” at the shoulders, allowing air inside to prevent overheating. Moving to the back, OSMOS Heavy is the most insulating of Assos' brushed-backed materials. And the jacket’s built-in mid-layer is made with lighter, more breathable OSMOS Light while the upper arms are wrapped in windproof warp-knit 3L ZigZaggy Foam. Assos Layering System The Women's Dyora RS Winter Jacket forms part of a cycling layering system, engineered to work beautifully together. For most winter conditions it works perfectly as a stand-alone winter jacket. However, for extremely harsh conditions use it with an Assos Thermobooster Mid Layer for added insulation. For extra coverage in humid or extra-demanding weather, deploy your Clima Capsule Jacket over the top. Assos have thought of everything.
The entry into our Race Series EQUIPE R combines technology from the EQUIPE RS system with simplified everyday utility. The EQUIPE R is built with our signature A-Lock Engineering construction that adapts technologies from the WorldTour-proven EQUIPE RS. It maintains racingFit stability with a muscle-wrapping butterfly panel and the new Type.443 textile which compresses and breathes like the EQUIPE RS but with a deeper black color. Monofilament elastic in the bib straps reduces weight and dries faster than dual-layer models and the shorts are equipped with our core racing insert. 80%PA 20%EA
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.
Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9Made for the demands of tough training and intense racing, the Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9 have all the features you need to concentrate on hitting watts and dropping rivals. Assos have taken a host of features from their top-tier shorts and applied them to the EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9, the entry shorts to their 'race; line. Muscle-wrapping panels in compressive fabrics and A-Lock Engineering construction give a beautifully comfortable fit. When muscles are filling with lactic, the compressive Type.443 textile encourages blood flow and flushing out of leg-stinging nasties. A high degree of flexibility and excellent breathability also maintains perfect comfort when racing and training get serious. Engineered comfortWith 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 technologyzeroPressure 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 PadPacked 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.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneType.443 textile - Ultra breathable and ultra-supportive with a deeper, richer black colour and UPF 50+zeroPressure Waist - soft, highly elastic waist construction that improves comfort and hold at the waist, minus any pressure or pinchingUltralight Leg Grippers with silicone microdot grippersEQUIPE R S9 Seat Pad- with 3D waffle 9mm supportive foam and flexible goldenGate constructionStandard leg lengthAssos racingFit is a second-skin, aerodynamic silhouette designed with WorldTour feedback and proven with WorldTour resultsBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9Made for the demands of tough training and intense racing, the Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9 have all the features you need to concentrate on hitting watts and dropping rivals. Assos have taken a host of features from their top-tier shorts and applied them to the EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9, the entry shorts to their 'race; line. Muscle-wrapping panels in compressive fabrics and A-Lock Engineering construction give a beautifully comfortable fit. When muscles are filling with lactic, the compressive Type.443 textile encourages blood flow and flushing out of leg-stinging nasties. A high degree of flexibility and excellent breathability also maintains perfect comfort when racing and training get serious. Engineered comfortWith 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 technologyzeroPressure 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 PadPacked 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.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneType.443 textile - Ultra breathable and ultra-supportive with a deeper, richer black colour and UPF 50+zeroPressure Waist - soft, highly elastic waist construction that improves comfort and hold at the waist, minus any pressure or pinchingUltralight Leg Grippers with silicone microdot grippersEQUIPE R S9 Seat Pad- with 3D waffle 9mm supportive foam and flexible goldenGate constructionStandard leg lengthAssos racingFit is a second-skin, aerodynamic silhouette designed with WorldTour feedback and proven with WorldTour resultsBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9Made for the demands of tough training and intense racing, the Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9 have all the features you need to concentrate on hitting watts and dropping rivals. Assos have taken a host of features from their top-tier shorts and applied them to the EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9, the entry shorts to their 'race; line. Muscle-wrapping panels in compressive fabrics and A-Lock Engineering construction give a beautifully comfortable fit. When muscles are filling with lactic, the compressive Type.443 textile encourages blood flow and flushing out of leg-stinging nasties. A high degree of flexibility and excellent breathability also maintains perfect comfort when racing and training get serious. Engineered comfortWith 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 technologyzeroPressure 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 PadPacked 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.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneType.443 textile - Ultra breathable and ultra-supportive with a deeper, richer black colour and UPF 50+zeroPressure Waist - soft, highly elastic waist construction that improves comfort and hold at the waist, minus any pressure or pinchingUltralight Leg Grippers with silicone microdot grippersEQUIPE R S9 Seat Pad- with 3D waffle 9mm supportive foam and flexible goldenGate constructionStandard leg lengthAssos racingFit is a second-skin, aerodynamic silhouette designed with WorldTour feedback and proven with WorldTour resultsBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9Made for the demands of tough training and intense racing, the Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9 have all the features you need to concentrate on hitting watts and dropping rivals. Assos have taken a host of features from their top-tier shorts and applied them to the EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9, the entry shorts to their 'race; line. Muscle-wrapping panels in compressive fabrics and A-Lock Engineering construction give a beautifully comfortable fit. When muscles are filling with lactic, the compressive Type.443 textile encourages blood flow and flushing out of leg-stinging nasties. A high degree of flexibility and excellent breathability also maintains perfect comfort when racing and training get serious. Engineered comfortWith 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 technologyzeroPressure 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 PadPacked 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.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneType.443 textile - Ultra breathable and ultra-supportive with a deeper, richer black colour and UPF 50+zeroPressure Waist - soft, highly elastic waist construction that improves comfort and hold at the waist, minus any pressure or pinchingUltralight Leg Grippers with silicone microdot grippersEQUIPE R S9 Seat Pad- with 3D waffle 9mm supportive foam and flexible goldenGate constructionStandard leg lengthAssos racingFit is a second-skin, aerodynamic silhouette designed with WorldTour feedback and proven with WorldTour resultsBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9Made for the demands of tough training and intense racing, the Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9 have all the features you need to concentrate on hitting watts and dropping rivals. Assos have taken a host of features from their top-tier shorts and applied them to the EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9, the entry shorts to their 'race; line. Muscle-wrapping panels in compressive fabrics and A-Lock Engineering construction give a beautifully comfortable fit. When muscles are filling with lactic, the compressive Type.443 textile encourages blood flow and flushing out of leg-stinging nasties. A high degree of flexibility and excellent breathability also maintains perfect comfort when racing and training get serious. Engineered comfortWith 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 technologyzeroPressure 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 PadPacked 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.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneType.443 textile - Ultra breathable and ultra-supportive with a deeper, richer black colour and UPF 50+zeroPressure Waist - soft, highly elastic waist construction that improves comfort and hold at the waist, minus any pressure or pinchingUltralight Leg Grippers with silicone microdot grippersEQUIPE R S9 Seat Pad- with 3D waffle 9mm supportive foam and flexible goldenGate constructionStandard leg lengthAssos racingFit is a second-skin, aerodynamic silhouette designed with WorldTour feedback and proven with WorldTour resultsBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9Made for the demands of tough training and intense racing, the Assos EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9 have all the features you need to concentrate on hitting watts and dropping rivals. Assos have taken a host of features from their top-tier shorts and applied them to the EQUIPE R Bib Shorts S9, the entry shorts to their 'race; line. Muscle-wrapping panels in compressive fabrics and A-Lock Engineering construction give a beautifully comfortable fit. When muscles are filling with lactic, the compressive Type.443 textile encourages blood flow and flushing out of leg-stinging nasties. A high degree of flexibility and excellent breathability also maintains perfect comfort when racing and training get serious. Engineered comfortWith 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 technologyzeroPressure 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 PadPacked 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.Features:Materials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneType.443 textile - Ultra breathable and ultra-supportive with a deeper, richer black colour and UPF 50+zeroPressure Waist - soft, highly elastic waist construction that improves comfort and hold at the waist, minus any pressure or pinchingUltralight Leg Grippers with silicone microdot grippersEQUIPE R S9 Seat Pad- with 3D waffle 9mm supportive foam and flexible goldenGate constructionStandard leg lengthAssos racingFit is a second-skin, aerodynamic silhouette designed with WorldTour feedback and proven with WorldTour resultsBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos EQUIPE R HABU Winter Jacket S9Warm, aerodynamic and with minimal bulk and maximum weather protection, the Assos EQUIPE R HABU Winter Jacket S9 is your perfect cycling jacket for winter training. With winter temperatures plummeting and training plans calling for plenty of steady kilometres, the insulating and windproof EQUIPE R HABU Winter Jacket S9 will be all the motivation you need to get outside and ride. Warmth Without BulkThe bite of cold and damp weather is kept at bay by a combination of technical fabrics. It starts with Assos' proprietary AIRBLOCK.888 softshell. This provides windproof and water-resistant protection in key zones, ensuring you enjoy a warm microclimate inside the jacket. And for harder efforts, excellent breathability ensures sweat doesn't cause you to shiver. Across the back, to the lower front panel and to the neck, insulating RV EVO does a great job of retaining body heat too. As with the softshell, excellent breathability also prevents sweat build-up. Inside, a luxurious FIAMMA lining is used across the chest, boosting insulation from the cold. Elsewhere, at the neck, the struzzoKragen collar design gives soft-touch insulation, designed to offer excellent thermoregulation without needing to unzip.Winter-Ready FeaturesIt’s not just the warmth and protection that makes this a winter-ready jacket. You’ll also find the Triple Ramp Pockets offer plenty of accessible space for all-important spares and nutrition to keep you fuelled for long rides. The front Assosoire pocket is also a convenient place to stash gloves or cap should you find yourself warming up on a long climb.A Reflective strip detail across the back is also a winter essential, making you easier to spot as dark clouds roll in or on rides that stretch into the fading light of evening.RacingFitThe EQUIPE R HABU is part of Assos’ race-focused garments, tried and tested in the World Tour. The racingFit offers a slim fit that prevents excess fabric from flapping and catching the wind. Compressive fabrics, careful panel shaping and low bulk hems all create a garment that excels at minimising drag and optimising power output.Features:Materials: 63% Polyamide, 23% Polyester, 14% ElastaneMidweight windproof and water-resistant AIRBLOCK.888 membranetwinDeck double construction that layers soft insulation below the softshell membrane, adding protection in crucial areasstruzzoKragen - A neck collar of lighter, soft-touch insulation with a comfort fitTriple Ramp Pockets: Flexible fabric panels sewn into the pockets create “lids,” securing and stabilizing the contentsASSOSOIRES Pocket located on the front panel - Secure storage for shell gloves or heavier accessoriesReflective strip - Additional elements to increase visibility in the low-light, overcast conditionsAssos racingFit is a second-skin, aerodynamic silhouetteBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Assos Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9The Assos Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9 push technical performance and race-bred comfort to a new level. Going back to the drawing board Assos designers have paid attention to every detail to create the finest racing shorts possible.Developed with Pros. Ridden by You.Having entered back into the milieu of the Pro Tour Peloton, Assos have made full use of the knowledge and feedback from pro riders. With a Grand Tour or Classic taking in all weathers, varying road surfaces, steep climbs, manic descents and sprints a lot is demanded of a pair of shorts. This has pushed the engineering team to create innovative solutions focused on delivering the finest fit, comfort and support for the demanding cyclist. The final result is the Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9 with A-Lock engineering. A-Lock EngineeringAt the heart of this bib short is a new Assos concept, A-Lock Engineering. Using a combination of new construction methods and materials, Assos' engineers have managed to create a short where the seat insert remains in the perfect position at all times. They start with Type.441 textile, a silky smooth fabric which boasts incredible moisture management, anti-odour and long term durability - all-in-all, a perfect cycling fabric. This new fabric is then carefully tailored using a brand new panel design to create an incredibly stable platform for the seat insert. Where their S7 shorts use four panels, the S9s reduce this to just two, lessening bulk, reducing seams and hence increasing comfort. The two panels form a unique 'butterfly' shape, wrapping around the legs snugly to form what Assos have named their ergoBox structure. It is this which keeps the seat insert perfectly positioned, whether you're in the saddle, out of the saddle, sprinting or climbing. rollBar Bib DesignAssos have also completely redesigned the bib straps on the S9. Just like an anti-sway bar on a car, the new rollBar design provides stability. The straps pass over the rear of the shorts and attach directly into the same seam as the seat insert, maintaining the perfect degree of tension as you transfer weight in and out of the saddle. The bib straps themselves are made with highly elastic materials, a single Y-frame piece in the back creating the ideal level of support for the shorts while exerting minimal pressure. Meanwhile, the front of the shorts use an antibacterial carbon weave, wicking away moisture incredibly quickly for intense comfort. These are bib shorts you'll barely realise are there. S9 InsertAt the heart of the S9 Shorts is the S9 insert, taking race-focused comfort to a whole new level. Assos use an incredibly soft antibacterial microfiber next to the skin and when combined with the kraterCooler ventilation holes at the front of the pad you're guaranteed all-day freshness. Next comes a 3D three-layer perforated waffle foam which both boosts breathability and reduces weight and bulk. Lastly, the 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. A pad designed for the rigours of the World Tour so you get the very best comfort possible. Assos have once again pushed what is possible with performance cycling equipment. With incredible attention to every detail, every seam and fabric engineering, the Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9 will allow you to ride further and faster than ever, pushing performance to new heights. Features:Materials: 68% Polyamide, 32% ElastaneA-Lock Engineering technologyRollBar Bib strap stabilization30% Seam Reduction reduces weight enhances comfortErgoBox construction stabilizes seat padZeroWaist raw cut waist transitionButterfly pattern wraps lower legs and backUltralight leg grippers free of silicone but maintains perfect holdCarbon Xbib multi-fabric construction for unrivalled comfort and supportType.441 fabric - 40-gauge warp knit, developed specificallyfor compression hold and silky comfort -UPF 50+, moisture wickingBuy Assos Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.