Assos Equipe RS Spring Fall s9 Bib Shorts | blackSeries

These bib shorts are appropriate for cooler temperatures that don’t yet warrant knee or full-leg coverage. The thermal insulation is reinforced with inclusions (the twinDeck construction on the crotch panel) and omissions (we left out the kraterCooler chamois ventilation in that same panel) designed to preserve core warmth without providing too much coverage. The balance of warmth and breathability recommend these shorts for tempo efforts and base miles in cool temperatures, and the addition of warmers—secured with the shorts’ Ultralight Leg Grippers—lets them follow the mercury still further down the thermometer.

TECHNOLOGY

• A-Lock Engineering: The S9 system combines materials and manufacturing processes to stabilize the shorts and prevent slippage of the insert

• Osmos Heavy: This jersey is used mainly for these shorts. It is the heaviest brushed material in the entire Osmos family (290 g/m2), with asymmetric stretch and a soft, durable structure. A high level of insulation is provided thanks to the brushed interior

• Sphere Ultra: In ASSOS' two-layer twinDeck structure, processed in the front fabric section of the step to provide additional thermal insulation. Patented two-layer windproof, waterproof and highly breathable soft shell material with sealed PU membrane for additional water repellency, maximizing insulation and minimizing weight. Weight: 150 g/m2; Elasticity: Bi-Stretch

• RollBar: ASSOS' unique, patented design, in which ASSOS is based on the stabiliser of a racing car. The carriers act as stabilisers while you shift your weight from left to right when cornering

• ErgoBox: A square fabric panel that effectively frames the insert on the back for added stability

• Butterfly Pattern: The biggest part of the fabric caresses the lower back and the legs and runs together at the back. The small number of seams promises a more uniform hold, less weight and improved comfort

• Carbon Xbib: A single batch of elastic material that has been folded down to form a strong A-shaped frame and offers limited vertical stretch at the back. Above the "X" junction, a more flexible material was used that features an antibacterial carbon fabric that wicks away moisture and lies flat on the front

• Ultralight Leg Grippers: The newly developed structure of a band around the leg made of Lycra - and free of silicones - wraps around the thigh for a soft, extra light hold

• Equipe RS insert (without kraterCooler): Specially designed for racing use in 3D basalt colours without the kraterCooler air holes on the front side for more warmth and protection

• Reflective details

• Breathable

• Equipe RS: The insert of the S9 generation combines expertise, engineering skills, high-quality materials and perfect workmanship. The centre is made of superAir SuperAir microShock foam, a lightweight open cell foam with a shock absorbing composition that returns to its original position, filling the gap every time pedaling position is changed in the saddle through the shift of weight, supported by 3D waffle, a patented, three-layer perforated foam that increases breathability and eliminates excess weight. The patented goldenGate technology interrupts the stitching along both of the insert’s side panels, allowing a more three-dimensional freedom of movement in this sensitive, rotational area. The horizontal stabilizer, a patented central stitch that secures the rear of the insert to the outer textile, eliminates shifting while pedaling. kraterCooler, a system of small holes in the front of the insert, increases the airflow so that your sensitive areas are kept cooler. Mod.Dep S9 Basalt, a antibacterial microfiber booster top sheet, gives the seat pad its color.

• ASSOS aeroFit: ASSOS' slimmest fit, specially designed for speed and tighter than the racingFit, offering a higher level of compression. Outside the riding position, it may feel restrictive, but it sits like a second skin while riding on a road bike.

• AEPD (Advanced Ergonomic Pattern Design): Stand for the company's know-how, experience and philosophy on how a garment should be tailored to function in the cyclist's position. ASSOS garments are designed to perfectly fit and adhere to the body, in other words, to respect the anatomy of the cycling body. High-tech fabrics are pointless if cut "wrong"!

• ALS (ASSOS Layering System): Less is more. The entire ASSOS collection is conceptualized around this technology. ASSOS apparel is engineered with minimum volume, taking advantage of the body's natural heating/cooling capacities by insulating intelligently through pro-active layering. Both fabrics and garments have chain functions and are cut to complement each other. Everything fits like a puzzle; technically as well as aesthetically. It is up to each cyclist to follow the climate range guidelines and to experiment with the different ASSOS garments in order to find the perfect personal outfit for each specific riding season.

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