Long sleeve jerseys tend to fall into two camps: thin enough for racing but too cold for proper use, or warm enough for the conditions but cut like casual wear that catches wind everywhere. The Equipe RS LS Jersey S11 from Assos splits this difference with their racingFit cut and Type.Speed fabric, creating a jersey built for those shoulder-season days when you're putting in real efforts but the temperature sits in the 50s or low 60s. It's not a thermal layer—it's a proper race jersey that happens to have sleeves.

The fabric selection tells you exactly what Assos had in mind here. Type.Speed is their lightweight performance textile, the same family of materials they use in their summer racing pieces but adapted for continuous coverage. The long sleeves provide sun protection and just enough warmth to take the edge off cooler mornings without turning into a sauna when you start climbing. The regularCollar sits flat without the constriction you get from some high collars, which makes breathing easier during hard efforts.

Fit-wise, this runs true to Assos's racing geometry. The cut assumes you're in an aggressive position on the bike—longer through the back, shorter in the front, with sleeves that stay put when you're stretched out on the hoods or drops. Three rear pockets handle nutrition and essentials, with the fabric structured enough to prevent excessive bounce when the pockets are loaded. A full-length zipper lets you dump heat on climbs and zip back up for descents.... Read More