Gloves

A cooling, breathable glove for endurance cycling in hot conditions. Reduced weight proves that "comfortable" and "ultralight" aren't mutually exclusive. Textile research led us to innovations in cooling, durability, and increased comfort-the three main priorities for summer cycling equipment at high-wear touchpoints. We also managed to reduce the weight by 25% compared to our previous summer gloves. An overall increase in breathability and cooling reduces internal friction and irritation from lingering moisture while ensuring the inevitable perspiration of summer cycling doesn't interfere with a secure grip on the hoods.

Tactile feedback, lightweight protection, and overall comfort were the primary focal points of the Equipe RS Aero FF gloves, each of which has been addressed through careful textile development and patterning. The streamlined “no wrinkle” silhouette comes courtesy of seven individual panels that have been cut to form a curved 3D shape, mimicking the intricate anatomical structure of the human hand as it grips the bars. At the back of the hands Assos applied their Breezer Tex, an ultralight woven fabric with mesh-like structure, which promotes breathability and delivers an ultrasoft feel. Strategically positioned pads on the palm, wrapped in perforated synthetic leather, deliver light support and protection, without blocking necessary feedback from the bar. The resulting gloves create a barely-there layer, free of bulky fasteners and fabrics, for a smooth low-volume fit.

Full-finger protection and fatigue-battling comfort result from countless hours on the trail, testing new materials and patterns. This gave Assos an idea of where hot spots tend to develop and how some hands actually favor certain positions more than others, helping to fine-tune the gloves’ panels. As such, these are cut to form a curved 3D structure, mimicking the intricate anatomical structure of the human hand as it grips the bars. The result? Targeted support where you need it, and less weight where you don’t. These gloves use a durable 3D Mesh on the palm, covered with light, perforated padding at the top and outer section, plus the thumb, where hands tend to “weight” the bar. The fingertips have also been wrapped in a tough double layer, with silicone treatment on the first two fingers for brake lever control. The flexible cuff molds to your wrist, providing a near-custom fit without any irritation.