Our flagship WorldTour bib shorts for racing dedicated training and cyclists who appreciate how meticulous engineering and refined equipment can help athletes achieve higher performance. The “TARGA” classification indicates a foundational redesign of our EQUIPE RS S9 platform. The reengineering process increased performance and comfort shed unnecessary bulk and grams and decreased drying time—which ensures perspiration doesn’t add mid-ride weight by lingering in textiles. Assos also incorporated a panel of Ossidia material across the lower abdomen adding stretch to better accommodate aggressive bike positions expand with deep breathing during hard efforts and relieve pressure for taller cyclists seeking an aerodynamic second-skin fit.
The next generation in committed riders’ bib shorts of choice defined by its frictionless waist refined air-cooling insert and muscle-wrapping textile. Assos took this generational redesign as an opportunity to make the MILLE GT better at the things we loved about its predecessor including our premium X-frame suspension carriage a refined comfort waist fit and a reduction in seams and weight (28% and 5g respectively). The insert also got some attention inheriting the increased ventilation of our GTS/GTO models and receiving 3mm of additional cushioning. We also updated the Odor Control Top Sheet Tex to the Sugar Blue colorway.
A liner bib short developed specifically for trail riding—providing support protection and storage for your ride essentials. We took the support of a bib the storage of a pack and the protection of pads and created these liner bib shorts for those of you who like to keep it light and lean on the trail without sacrificing anything in the process. We positioned two cargo pockets high enough along the lower back to avoid contact with your overshorts’ waistband yet low enough for easy access to their contents under your jersey. We made the slim dual pockets spacious enough for an extra bottle pump multitool keys etc. The waist has been constructed with a tall V-shaped panel that comfortably molds to your lower abdomen while in the riding position and we also extended the inseam for a cleaner wrap on the thighs. 65%PA 20%EA 15%PL
Liner shorts that blend lightweight support comfort and impact protection into a trail-focused first layer. We designed the TRAIL Liner Shorts to keep you comfortably supported off-road. Using our rallyBoxer as a template we gave the liner shorts a new front panel and waist design and an extended inseam for a cleaner wrap on the thighs. We also strategically placed our removable impactPads at the hips for crash protection during demanding rides. 78%PA 22%EA
All-mountain riding shorts featuring a streamlined design and ultralight textiles. Updated with features increasing comfort and utility. Our take on all-mountain equipment addresses the oversized ill-fitting trend with a streamlined fit that eliminates excess bulk and saddle snag while increasing freedom of movement. Updated waist construction better maintains fit and coverage whether you’re climbing traversing or descending. Reflective details help maintain visibility while riding to and from the trailhead. 86%PA 14%EA
An evolved version of our all-mountain jersey that applies ASSOS engineering to trail riding combining the breathability of road-race jerseys and the durability of dedicated off-road equipment. Incorporating feedback from our World Cup athletes—and from our own experience—we updated the TRAIL fit profile. The T3 evolution features a slightly roomier chest to better accommodate pads and allow movement in the saddle. We also shifted the sleeves from a raglan cut to a set-in design to better map the body. 94%PL 5%PA 1%EA
Adaptable all-mountain riding shorts with a streamlined design ultralight textiles and comfort-boosting features. By poring over other “baggies” we saw how their panels always bunch in odd places and the addition of fasteners webbing and zippers all contribute to unnecessary weight and pinching during pedaling. Our minimal approach solves these issues with a waistband that smoothly holds the shorts in place a cut that’s trim to avoid saddle snag a length that’s ideal with or without pads and a versatile new fabric that flexes with each pedal stroke. 85%PA 15%EA
Competitively tuned bib shorts for cross-country racing and training with more speed than baggies and far more durability than Lycra. Sticks and stones shred lightweight bib shorts and they’re often unavoidable obstacles on trails. Our XC Bib Shorts balance the breathability and stretch of our road bibs with the thigh-girding protection of ripstop panels on the outer legs. The final construction is the result of prototype testing on the legs of our World Cup riders who swept the 2017 team standings while assuring us that these are the most breathable abrasion-resistant bib shorts they’ve ever worn. 65%PA 25%EA 10%PE
Bib shorts built for cross-country racing and training balancing the best qualities of road and mountain shorts in a World Cup-proven design. We’ve sacrificed far too many pairs of road-only shorts to the capricious trail gods so we engineered a more durable solution that balances the breathability and stretch of our road bibs with the thigh-girding protection of ripstop panels on the outer legs. The final construction is the result of prototype testing on the legs of our World Cup riders who swept the 2017 team standings while assuring us that these are the most breathable abrasion-resistant bib shorts they’ve ever worn. 65%PA 25%EA 10%PE
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 new bib short platform for committed daily riding whether that’s dedicated training regimens the weekly crit series or weekend centuries. Assos wanted an all-inclusive solution for daily riding. That’s simple in concept; it’s more complicated in the execution. To meet their expectations they built the premier UMA GT on a platform of trickledown tech including an updated AEPD fit profile and bib suspension infrastructure. Assos also updated the insert reducing the footprint boosting cooling and adding an aesthetic touch with the Odor Control Top Sheet Tex in Sugar Blue.
Our cyclocross brake with the ultimate balance of power, control and weight. The Shorty Ultimate is available in a pre-set wide or narrow stance which allows for greater power (narrow) or increased mud clearance (wide).