Assos T.milleshortss7 Men's

Assos has a long history of appearing on the podiums of cycling's biggest events. Sometimes these appearances are prominent public endorsements, as with Cancellara in Rio, and sometimes they're clandestine, as with the entire podium of the 1982 worlds. Considering that that podium comprised the likes of Saronni, LeMond, and Kelly, that's a ringing endorsement, and it demonstrates the brand's dedication to creating kit that meets the expectations of the most demanding cyclists in the world. The Men's T. milleshortss7 represent a different side of Assos' design philosophy. It privileges that same level of technical nous and expert construction, but it does so in a fit that accommodates those of us who aren't quite in the shape that Saronni enjoyed during his superlative '82 season. Long time Assos fans will likely remember that season of Saronni's, or at least the later exploits of King Kelly or LeMond's rise to dominance in the late '80s. That same demographic may also have fond memories of the original FI. Mille bibs, an endurance model that turned the Assos dial from race to comfort. The new T. milleshortss7 speak to that pedigree by combining the materials and chamois of the T. neoPros7 bibs with a more generous comfort fit at the waist. The thinking is simple: the T. milleshorts bring the construction details and functional brilliance that have won Assos so many fans in the peloton to those of us who want the experience of high end kit but don't correspond with the typical body type profile of a racer. As with the T. neoPro they're effectively replacing, the T. milleshorts are built with Assos' Type. 429 Lycra blend. This durable fabric is used for the low volume panels of the T. neoPros7, as it's incredibly supportive, hard wearing, soft on the skin, lightweight enough to be appropriate throughout summer. It provides exceptional breathability, and it rapidly transfers moisture to its quick drying outer surface. While that level of moisture management is...