When Assos introduced the Spring Fall series for competitive training and racing in the shoulder seasons, it was a matter of course that an insulating bib short would be a staple of the line-up. All to the better is truly based off the top selling Equipe RS S9 Bib Short design, which launched a new direction for Assos race design. The only differences between the standard and Fall Spring versions are an insulating fabric, and removal of the kraterCooler chamois ventilation. As this is Assos you are still getting a spectrum of their proprietary textiles, classic race cycling position fit and impeccable construction, in a completely new thermal option in a bib short construction Assos enthusiasts have embraced. Witness the Assos Equipe RS Spring Fall Bib Tights S9, an ideal piece for competitive year round cyclists who appreciate the quality and functionality that ensures comfortable performance on the bike regardless of the calendar.

For Assos design and fabrics are fully intertwined. Understanding the physical requirements of the piece, how to construct it, and what fabric or fabrics to use is all part of a single process. first is that the brushed interior is highly insulating, breathable, and super soft against our skin. These bib tights include an A-Lock Engineering framework to brace the shorts and ensure they remain stabilized in the toughest racing environments. The leg main panels are constructed with brushed-back Assos Osmos Light textile, which adds great consistency in feel and warmth. Osmos Medium was layered over key forward areas for more protection and warmth without sacrificing suppleness. These fabrics are the latest members to join the Assos brushed family of fabrics, and the technical two-in-one composition provides the final construction with several advantages.

The first is that the brushed interior is highly insulating, breathable, and super soft against the skin. The warp-knit outer acts as the “shell” of the shorts, further supporting your leg muscles with its compressive structure. Together, these two components of the textile create a nice hold on the legs, encouraging positive circulation and uniform warmth throughout. Knowing that the wind-facing front panel takes the brunt of the elements, the designers applied the Sphere Ultra textile in Assos double-layer twinDeck construction to lock out the icy cold air around the crotch, while still remaining breathable. The materials and design provide a seamless wrap and consistent insulation levels throughout the lower body during all-day training sessions, with the smoothest transition possible at the lower leg hem.... Read More