Assos EQUIPE RS Spring Fall Aero Vest

Less is more when it comes to layering for racing—an art that’s honed through years and years of pedaling with a number pinned to your back. Too many layers, and you burn up; too few, and your core stays chilled and your muscles and joints fight to stay up to temp. Lucky for us, our product team and test riders are well versed in this area.

Unlike your standard paper-thin emergency wind vest, the Aero Gilet is specifically tuned for the unique demands of full-gas efforts in constantly changing weather conditions. To accomplish this, we began with two primary fabrics: a highly technical, three-layer softshell for the front—called 2XS—and a lighter, more breathable textile in the back—the time-tested Push Pull we use to build our jersey pockets. 2XS the newest member of our Stratagon family, which is a flexible, membrane-equipped textile that blocks chilling winds and road spray, while also locking in that precious body heat around your core. Push Pull’s open-knit structure is super stretchy and lightweight, resulting in a breathable and moisture wicking back panel from top to bottom.

As a race garment, the gilet needed to be stripped down in order to: reduce weight, stay aerodynamic, and seamlessly integrate with warmers and other layers. We accomplished this with raw-cut hems throughout and with pre-shaped panels, resulting in a layer-friendly core barrier that ensures your upper body remains warm and shielded for the duration of your race.

Technologies of the EQUIPE RS Spring Fall Aero Vest

FEATURED FABRICS:
The Gilet’s star is our 3-layer, windproof, water-repellent, and breathable 2XS softshell. The inner face is lightly brushed for soft insulation, and the gilet’s back panel of the extremely breathable, moisture-banishing Push Pull textile ensures that insulation never leads to overheating, even during strenuous race efforts.

CONSTRUCTION/FIT:
Our aeroFit is even more aggressive than racingFit, so there’s no trade-off between should-season comfort and race-worthy aerodynamics. As with our entire RS line, this gilet is meant for the start line.

ENGINEERING:

• Double-sided zipper: Allows targeted ventilation by unzipping from top or bottom. Taped construction prevents watery ingress and stabilizer tab enables single-handed operation.
• Reflective Strip: Reflective strip down center back helps maintain visibility in the low-light conditions that often justify a gilet’s use.
• Raw Cut: Raw cut hems and armholes remain one of our favorite innovations. They reduce bulk for cleaner layering and less weight, but they also just feel good and look damned clean.

Composition: 75%PA 24%EA 1%PL.

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More than 44 years, 400 Olympic and World Championship medals, and 25 patents, ASSOS protocol remains steadfast:DESTROY, RESET, IMPROVE. Whether it’s developing our own
textiles, stress-testing prototypes with WorldTour athletes, or refining a product over the course of several years, the merging of total comfort and technical performance remains the ace—stitched into every item bearing the name ASSOS.
Stress-tested in the harshest environments. refined with distinct finishing details. Driven by absolute function in the saddle. Assos is equipment, not clothing.
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