About this product
The Assos Equipe RS Spring/Fall Bib Tight S9 is built for the training rides that fall on either side of winter, when it's too cold for bare legs but not cold enough for full winter kit. Built on Assos's S9 raceFit platform, this bib tight trades the bib short-and-leg-warmer combo for a single full-length garment, which gives more consistent insulation across the leg and a smoother transition at the ankle hem, with less to think about mid-ride.
The main fabric is OSMOS Light, the lowest-volume material in Assos's fleece-backed OSMOS line — brushed on the inside for light insulation and breathability, with a warp-knit outer layer that adds compressive support through the leg muscles. Because the front of your legs takes the brunt of wind and cold air, Assos overlaps a second layer of OSMOS Medium fabric there in what they call a twinDeck construction, blocking cold air on the leading edge while the rest of the tight stays breathable enough for hard efforts.
Assos's A-Lock Engineering framework keeps the insert stable as you pedal, and rollBar bib straps paired with an ergoBox reduce friction and shifting as your weight moves in the saddle during high-output efforts. With a male-specific foam insert built for full-gas riding rather than casual miles, the Equipe RS Spring/Fall Bib Tight suits riders who train hard through the shoulder seasons and want one garment that handles a chilly start and a warmer finish without a wardrobe change.
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