Selecting the right outfit during the shoulder seasons can be tricky with the changeable and somewhat unpredictable weather. Often, you’ll find you need several pieces during one ride, and/or piling on the layers to combat this issue. Now, Assos says it’s found, well, in truth, developed, the perfect solution for fall and spring riding.
Assos women’s spring/fall SS skin layer
The Assos women’s spring/fall SS skin layer ($105) forms the base of the Assos spring/fall layering system. It’s my favourite item within the three-piece group. The carbon/polypropylene fabric wicks moisture away from the skin to ensure you stay dry and maintain a comfortable temperature. As such, the seamless, short-sleeved design is soft, lightweight and delicate, but does its job well. The complementary women’s specific fit also boasts longer length torso for greater coverage. You avoid the under-layers from coming untucked during the ride.
Assos UMA GT spring/fall LS jersey
The long sleeves on the UMA GT spring/fall LS jersey ($195) offer good coverage against the wind and any other elements you might need to tackle. In comparison with the skin layer, however, the length of the torso comes up a little shorter than I might expect for a full jersey. At 5’11”, I am quite tall but all my height is in my leg and, as such, I rarely come across this problem. The slightly shorter length does allow for a better fit once I’m in a riding position. It reduces any excess material gathering at the front, so I can see Assos’s reasoning. The jersey’s shaping works well with the hipClick design—a waist construction of elastic and mesh—of spring/fall half knickers.
I do not have particularly wide shoulders, but I found the fit of the jersey quite stretched in this area. Perhaps these notes point to selecting a size up in future. Thankfully, the raglan cut sleeves on both the UMA GT spring/fall LS jersey and the women’s spring/fall SS skin layer increases the range of motion so the shoulders don’t feel overly restricted. In addition, having worn Assos gear in the past, I am confident the material will relax over time and so the slightly tighter fit may benefit the longevity of the kit.
Taking my attention to the other end of the sleeve, I would have liked to have seen a laser cut finish on the cuffs. The basic stitching doesn’t close the cuff against the wrist and as such allows the wind to penetrate the sleeve. A laser cut finish, or similar, would offer a…
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