Everyone has their favorite bib shorts, but nearly all will describe Assos T-Equipe_s.7 as incredible. . It can be argued that the relationship between the saddle and the body is the most important on the bike. USA Cycling must surely have been considering this when Assos was selected to partner with the US national and Olympic program to provide innovative, comfortable high performance cycling clothing for the national team athletes, especially those for whom Rio de Janeiro will have a whole new meaning. There is no doubt the cyclists will benefit from training and racing in the T.Equipe_s7 USA Cycling bib short, which prominently display USA and perfectly offset the USA Cycling Assos SS.jersey.

At the heart of the T.Equipe bib short is the S7 chamois. This purple insert has several features new to anyone who has previously worn a cycling short. The insert is elastic, so it will stretch while you are cycling to help cut down on friction from chafing. The chamois features GoldenGate technology, which means it is only attached at the front and rear of the insert, allowing the un-stitched center to float freely. The padding and support comes from the Assos designed memoryFoam which features a shock absorbing, closed cell foam construction. The memoryFoam padding returns to its original form as soon as pressure is released. This means that every time your pedaling position changes, you move on the saddle or shift your weight, memoryFoam foam fills the gap. The foam is placed in strategic areas including around each side of the prostate area to create a well for pressure release.

But the technology and innovation USA Olympians will enjoy doesn't stop there. The top layer of the chamois is billed as Assos superAir, and is located directly under the top sheet. This waffled pattern design dissipates heat by creating proper air flow, while simultaneously wicks moisture and perspiration away from your body. Anti-bacterial threading is used on the top sheet to help keep the top pad clean and sanitary. Cool, dry, clean, cradled and protected. Now that is what all cyclists dream of.

The body of the bibs are made of many anatomic panels that are specifically tailored for the athletic body. This anatomic fit is called AEPD (Advanced Ergonomic Pattern Design) and helps achieve the perfect fit while in the riding position. This is known as Assos Click-Fit and it is unrivaled for the industry's best bib short fit. These panels are constructed from Type.439 lycra. This magical fabric offers plenty of muscle compression and is super low volume with low weight. It offers plenty of ventilation and has great wicking capacity. These panels are all stitched together using over-locking seams provide a tight bond between panels and add elasticity. Combine the compression of the Type.439 with the tailored fit of the panels and you get the perfect race-type fit.

The uppers of the T.Equipe has anatomic and flat suspenders that use Assos's Y7 Bib Carrier strap design. These straps are s-shaped, super flat and move towards the outside of your chest which offer better support while being lower profile. The bib straps do not sit directly on your clavicle. The Y7 carrier straps offer the support you need while feeling like they are not even there.

The elite athletes of USA Cycling have worked for years to achieve the highest levels of their cycling disciplines. Partnering with Assos provides them with the best clothing that both accentuates performance and matches their dedication with comfort and innovation. If you support the athletes of USA Cycling, there is no better, or more comfortable way to show it than by wearing the Assos T.Equipe_s7 USA Cycling Bib Shorts