ASSOS Cycling Clothing and Accessories from Switzerland

ASSOS, a company of great tradition, was founded by Toni Maier-Moussa in the Swiss canton of Ticino back in 1976, with the mission of providing road cyclists facing the toughest challenges with cycling clothing that meets the highest standards in terms of quality, comfort and functionality.

The ASSOS collection is centred around the ASSOS Layering System, known as "ALS", a technically innovative clothing concept. All their items – including ASSOS cycling jerseys, jackets, cycling shorts and gilets, as well as accessories such as arm and leg warmers and socks - are perfectly tailored to each other, fitting together like pieces in a jigsaw and providing the consummate combination for achieving the optimum level of protection and comfort in every season.

In 2013, the S7 generation of cycling shorts finally replaced the tried-and-tested models in the S5 collection after six years, introducing the most comfortable bike shorts, such as the T.campionissimo_s7, and outshining everything that had gone before. How could ASSOS cycling shorts get any better? But thanks to the Swiss man’s relentless drive for continuous improvement and his passion for racing, the S9 generation was born in 2019. The ASSOS bib shorts in the S9 series are designed for support through and through, with every thread, every structure and every piece of technology in the S7 series renewed and improved. A cyclist is constantly repositioning their body when riding round sharp bends, in the saddle or standing, making millions of pedal revolutions - a huge strain on their cycling shorts and seat pad. For this very reason, ASSOS has taken an entirely new approach to their S9 cycling shorts:

first of all, there’s the "butterfly panel", a revolutionary new cut and seam construction that completely encloses the legs and effectively frames the seat pad. The result? Cycling shorts with more stability and comfort achieved through significantly fewer seams. Second of all, ASSOS has further optimised their tried-and-tested EQUIPE EVO seat pad. A reduced surface area saves weight and the superAir microSchock foam offers even better breathability and air circulation thanks to the 3D waffle and kraterCooler.

The EQUIPE RS bib shorts in the S9 series are also kitted out with ASSOS' unique rollBar technology which enables the bib straps to act as stabilisers for the seat pad. This compensates for shifts in body and weight when cycling around bends as well as when pedalling. The bib straps are sewn directly into the hem above the seat pad so that it is kept under a comfortable amount of tension at all times. The result: ASSOS' signature comfort, but with stability like never before!

The EQUIPE RSR S9 bib shorts, however, forego this technology, as these cycling shorts focus on achieving maximum weight savings, with stability and support being entirely provided through the properties of the fabric used: the brand-new Type.701kompressor material, successor to the highly-praised S7 Campionissimo. This fabric acts like a second skin: it is incredibly thin, lightweight and practically frictionless, and it also provides optimal muscle compression.

Even when temperatures drop, less is often more when your body needs to perform at its best. That's why ASSOS has introduced the EQUIPE RS Spring/Fall line, featuring clothing with lightweight insulation for training and competitions. Light in weight, fast and designed to be worn in multiple layers. The line includes bib shorts, featuring the lightweight insulation, perfect for cooler weather conditions in spring and autumn, and ASSOS' unique rollBar technology as a matter of course.

As your core also needs protection from the wind and cold, there’s also jerseys, vests and jackets for men and women, a perfect complement to the bib shorts in the series. Here, too, light weight and warming properties have top priority, alongside top-class aerodynamics of course.

With the ASSOS road cycling clothing from the EQUIPE RS Spring/Fall collection, you’ll be perfectly prepared for anything in the cooler seasons.

ASSOS has reinvented bib short design for more fun on longer rides, presenting you with the GTO collection - the pinnacle of the MILLE GT collection. Based on the legendary CENTO and Campionissimo bib shorts, it features the softest, most reactive and breathable ASSOS pad to date. The pad has been radically reshaped to minimise pressure and friction on the genital area while providing optimal support for your muscles. ASSOS Mille GTO collection cycling shorts also set themselves apart thanks to their main fabric, OSSIDIA, which contributes to creating an optimal balance between frictionless comfort and muscle compression. Increased breathability is provided by the patented "3D WAFFLE" foam, which also eliminates any excess pad weight. When you wear the ASSOS Mille GTO bib shorts, you can simply channel all your energy into enjoying your cycle.

Road biking is in ASSOS’ DNA, but the Swiss company also is offering top-quality ASSOS jerseys and shorts for mountain bikers, and to great acclaim. The TRAIL All-Mountain collection was brand new for the 2019 season. It dispenses with aerodynamics for a relaxed fit and hardy fabrics - perfect for all-mountain riders who prefer off-the-beaten single tracks.