Assos Equipe RS S9 Targa short bib shorts men

Men's ASSOS Equipe RS S9 TARGA bib shorts

ASSOS best WorldTour bib shorts for training and racing. For riders who appreciate detailed design and advanced equipment that helps the athlete perform better.

The "TARGA" classification indicates a fundamental revision of the EQUIPE RS S9 model. The revised product offers better performance and more comfort. It also features lower weight and volume as well as faster drying time. Moisture thus no longer accumulates during the ride and additional weight is prevented. A section of Ossidia fabric on the lower abdomen also provides extra stretch for more offensive riding positions, deep breaths during high physical exertion and less pressure for taller riders looking for an aerodynamic, skin-tight fit.

The Type.441 fabric is slightly compressive, smoothly soft and more wear-resistant than your traditional bib shorts. It also offers active cooling while providing UV protection and odour control. Ossidia is a highly stretchable material that improves breathability while reducing pressure on sensitive areas. ASSOS' AEPD racingFit is designed for bib shorts, combined with our standard leg length . Every section of fabric, every strap and every mesh is designed for stability, comfort and performance. ASSOS shorts are legendary, and this cut is why.

Details

• Type.441: A patented 40-gauge circular knit created specifically for compressive support and silky-soft comfort. 200 g/m2, USF 50+, moisture-wicking (idroFil fastDry), iceColor, odorControl and extra durable
• S9 SUNDECK: A revised, lighter pad with minimised surface area - for better cooling. The odour-resistant top layer made of microfibres is now available in a grey colouring of 3D basalt. A tribute to volcanic rock that gives strength, stability and courage.
• Shock-Absorb Damping System Mono 9: Compressive, 9mm thick foam layers with 3D Waffle, for lighter weight and increased air exchange. A thermoformed cut reduces annoying transitions
• goldenGate: A stitch pattern where the front and back are sewn together, but the pad is free to move - with you instead of against you.
• Sundeck Superlight: A section of soft material designed for comfort at the front of the pad that improves airflow, reduces pressure on the most sensitive areas of the body and allows for a better fit throughout the shorts.
• A-Lock Engineering: The S9 racingFit system combines new materials and methods that together ensure that the shorts are stabilised and the insert does not slip
• Carbon Xbib: An A-shaped strap design with short vertical stretch at the back ensures a secure fit and stabilises the chamois and main section. Double-sided carbon material results in a shorter drying time compared to the previous single-sided application
• Superlight Leg Grippers: 6cm spandex band naturally wraps the thigh without silicone treatment for a smooth, ultra-light hold

ASSOS aeroFit
ASSOS' slimmest fit, designed specifically for speed and fits tighter than the racingFit, also providing a higher level of compression. Out of the riding position it can feel quite restrictive, but on the road bike it fits like a second skin.

AEPD (Advanced Ergonomic Pattern Design)
The know-how, experience and philosophy with which the fit of the products is worked out and designed to harmonise perfectly with the riding position on the bike is what ASSOS calls AEPD. ASSOS clothing is designed to fit and merge perfectly with the body on the bike. High-tech materials are basically useless unless they are perfectly cut and finished.

ALS (ASSOS Layering System)
Less is more. The entire ASSOS collection is designed according to this philosophy. The goal in the development of ASSOS textiles is to use the body's natural thermal regulation properties with a minimum of weight and volume through different layers of clothing. Both the fabrics and the garments are always geared to their specific function and designed to complement each other perfectly. Everything interlocks like a puzzle, both technically and aesthetically.