Transitionary weather in the Fall and spring is one of the biggest challenges we all face. It could mean a cool morning and warm afternoon or it could be all-day weather that’s too warm for a jacket and too cool for a summer kit. Often it even means trying to find a clear indication if you are in for a day of rain or a day of sun. Whatever the challenges of your local weather, there are a few different ways to tackle them. Jackets, warmers, and base layers are all different strategies but one of the best cycling jerseys is also a popular option. Finding the perfect jersey that will work in a variety of conditions makes things simple and Assos thinks they have something.
Assos doesn’t call it a jersey though, instead, it’s the Assos Mille GTS Spring Fall Jacket C2. It’s an adaptable product designed to meet the needs of shoulder season riding when the weather is unpredictable and in between and I’ve put it to the test. I’ve spent hours covering the distance in weather that changes quickly and has different needs throughout a ride and now I’m ready to talk about it. If you are looking for the right product for spring, fall, or warm winter riding keep reading to see if this hybrid between a jacket and a jersey is the right piece for your riding.
Design and aesthetics
The Mille GT line of products from Assos signifies a design that’s not aimed at racing. The Assos Mille GTS Spring Fall Jacket C2 is a jersey, even though it carries the jacket tag in the name, with a bit of a looser fit and a greater focus on visibility. Assos is still a company known for performance clothing so don’t expect a loose fit but compared to something with the RS tag, there’s a definite difference. Put on the Mille GTS Spring Fall Jacket C2 and you’ll notice things are just a bit less form-fitting.
One of the places that this stands out is in the fabrics of the arms. The arms use the same water-shedding RX Evo material you can find used for the body of the Mille GTS Spring Fall bib shorts c2. There’s a fleece lining and while it’s form-fitting, there’s much less structure than you are going to find in an RS piece. It’s also a material that allows for a bit of airflow as you start to work hard and move quickly.
Countering that bit of airflow is the AIRBLOCK.888 membrane material Assos applies to the chest, sides, and…
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