The $199 Mangussta jersey features longer sleeves, porous underarms with anti-microbial fabric and a UV50+ ratingBen Delaney/BikeRadar
Mangussta is Spanish for Mongoose, the corporate animal of Assos, which is sponsoring an endangered species program at their local zooBen Delaney/BikeRadar
The Mangussta comes in five color designsBen Delaney/BikeRadar
Assos is all about the details, technical and otherwiseBen Delaney/BikeRadar
The Corporate jersey features the same fit, cut and materials as the Mangussta jersey, only with different graphicsBen Delaney/BikeRadar
A thick elastic band at the rear keeps the jersey flush with the bibsBen Delaney/BikeRadar
The new Intermediate S7 longsleeve jersey has a Stratagon wind resistant front with a felt backing on the insideBen Delaney/BikeRadar
Grippers at the arm mark a depature from traditional elasticized cuffsBen Delaney/BikeRadar
The Intermediate S7 is $369Ben Delaney/BikeRadar
The deep neck cut allows for flexibility in the riding position without uncomfortable bunchingBen Delaney/BikeRadar
The women’s Intermediate S7 features side-entry rear side pocketsBen Delaney/BikeRadar
Assos has four new base layers: hot summer, summer, spring and fallBen Delaney/BikeRadar
The fall base layer is a poly pro mixBen Delaney/BikeRadar
How can you argue with that?Ben Delaney/BikeRadar
The $369 FalkenZahn insulated gilet over the fall base layerBen Delaney/BikeRadar
The FalkenZahn is form fitBen Delaney/BikeRadar
The FalkenZahn materials stretch out but not down, so the pockets don’t sagBen Delaney/BikeRadar
As with the other cool-weather pieces, the FalkenZahn features high-neck coverage in a stretchable materialBen Delaney/BikeRadar
Assos – the Swiss devil is in the detailsBen Delaney/BikeRadar
For 2013, the high-end cycling clothier Assos have refocused, shelving their previous efforts with triathlon and focusing strictly on the road market. And while many of latest offerings live up to the Swiss company’s reputation for premium price, a few new pieces are surprisingly affordable.
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Assos debuted 36 new items last fall, going deeper with the Uno line, including relatively affordable accessories like $45 arm warmers, and knee and leg warmers made with Roubaix fabric. Also, Assos jumped into the compression game with $29 compression socks.
Lest you think Assos is slipping on price, consider the $519 SturmNuss pant and the $589 SturmPrinz jacket, both of which are designed for horrible weather conditions.
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BikeRadar got a preview of the 2013 spring line. Check out the gallery at right for the details on some upcoming jerseys and baselayers, plus a few 2012 fall pieces that just became available.
