Sure, you might have a team or club jersey that you have to fly for races or important rides, but for all the other times, you'll want the comfort and quality of the Swiss-designed Assos. An essential part of the 'Assos Layering System' (ALS) all Assos jerseys are deigned to work in concert with Assos bibs, base layers, jackets and other pieces.  

We've come a long, long way from the thick plastic rain capes of the 1980's (remember those?) and much of the innovation in cycling jackets has been driven by the geniuses at Assos. Possibly the only brand in the world with their own fabric laboratory, Assos has created thousands of cutting-edge materials, a number of which re showcased in their technical shells.  

Jackets: the category where Assos can easily brag about their technical gravitas and ergonomic excellence. Whether it's the stalwart AirJack 851 or the over-the-top FuguJack or even the new LuftSchutz shell, an Assos jacket is just one notch below a space suit in terms of technical details and right there with a Paul Smith suit in terms of fit and style. Wherever you live and however you ride, you need at least one.  

A handful of Assos products that you won't want to live without. The perfect compliment for cool weather riding, all designed around the Assos Layering System (ALS) to provide just the right touch of heat for temps between.  

As with base layers and gloves, you need almost as many different solutions as there are weather conditions. Assos offers no less than five different OverShoe options, each with its own distinct purpose.  

With no fewer than nine types of socks, it's obvious that Assos is unable to leave any stone unturned in their quest for improved comfort and performance. While you may not need all nine options in your top drawer, we've used each one in the conditions it was designed for and have been glad to have them!  

Assos is our preferred brand of performance cycling clothing. For most categories—jerseys, gloves, jackets, etc., the Swiss company shines above others. Yet where Assos stands above most other brands is in high-performance cycling shorts. Assos is the company that brought the world the first Lycra cycling short back the late 1970's. One ride in a pair of Assos bibs will help you understand why they are the leader in performance cycling apparel.  

Bust out your pile of Winning Magazine from the 1980's and school yourself on the proper positioning of a cycling cap before they were smashed down—quite literally—by the hardshell helmets of the 1990's. The key to not just surviving, but enjoying winter training is having the correct gear for the conditions. Thanks to their obsession with both ergonomics (AEPDII) and creating just the right equipment for particular temperature ranges (ALS), Assos has created a full suite of training headgear.  

When Assos, the company that invented the Lycra cycling short (and hundreds of other innovative technologies), turns its eye toward reinventing the one-piece skinsuit, you know the results are going to be impressive. Their newly minted CS.Uno AeroChronosuit was fast enough to help Swiss star Fabian Cancellara win a gold medal in the time trail at the Beijing Olympics and gold in the 2009 Elite Time Trial World Championships. Not for everyone, but for those that ride time trials or compete on the velodrome, it's as good as there is if not better.  

A key element of the Assos Layering System (ALS), the Swiss company's Interactive Body Insulation pieces come in an outrageous total of seven different versions. Grab any three different models and you'll see that each one has a cut, material and pattern for specific weather conditions and to match specific Assos jerseys, jackets and shells. Because this next-to-skin layer is critical for comfort and maintaining good health, it's the first thing we suggest you pick up after Assos shorts. 

A favorite of ours for winter and cool weather off-road riding, Assos Knickers offer all the comfort and support of the Swiss brand's premium shorts, but with added coverage over the knees. Try a pair on and you'll be amazed at how much more comfortable knickers are than shorts with knee warmers.  

There's a lot of different glove brands out there and, thinking that one gloves is as good as the next, you might be tempted to cut corners when it comes to your handwear. Take it from us though. You don't want to. A bad pair of gloves spends more time in your top drawer or back pocket than on your hands. Assos puts as much attention to detail and technical superiority into their gloves as they do their bib shorts. Try a pair on and you'll see.  

 

 

 

Assos introduced the world to the Lycra cycling short back in 1977 and ever since the Swiss company has been hell bent to make the most highly technical cycling clothing for riders that appreciate performance and comfort—regardless of whether they're male or female. One ride in a pair of Assos and you'll understand.  

To long to be shorts, to short to be pants. They're knickers. And we find them to be absolutely perfect for mid-range temperatures (55 to 65 °F) and most cooler days for off-road riding where the added mobility they offer is a huge plus. Tights are our preferred items for those frigid winter days, or even just a chillier winter morning (or cold rainy day) in more temperate climates such as ours.  

Most of the clothing women wear next to their skin when cycling was designed for some other purpose—Yoga, jogging, whatever. Generally it's not very technical and it's definitely not cut for sitting on a bike. Do yourself a favor and just try one of the seven grades of Assos InterActive Body Insulator (a.k.a. base layer) for one ride and you'll be a convert. The cut, the use of multiple technical fabrics in every piece and the way they work with other Assos pieces will have you forgetting all about those other sports.  

There are a million-and-one great looking women's specific jerseys on the market, but none can match the quality, innovation and comfort of Swiss-designed Assos. An essential part of the 'Assos Layering System' (ALS) all Assos jerseys are deigned to work in concert with Assos bibs, base layers, jackets and other pieces.  

We've come a long, long way from the thick plastic rain capes of the 1980's (remember those?) and much of the innovation in cycling jackets has been driven by the geniuses at Assos. Possibly the only brand in the world with their own fabric laboratory, Assos has created thousands of cutting-edge materials, a number of which re showcased in their technical shells.  

How do you make cold weather cycling apparel both look great and actually function? It takes ton of experience, just the right fabric for the job and, above all, an understanding of how a piece of cycling clothing needs to fit to flatter the form and keep it warm and comfortable at the same time. Assos doesn't just do it better than anyone in the world. They do it at a level of performance and execution that other brands don't even try to match.  

When Assos, the company that invented the Lycra cycling short (and hundreds of other innovative technologies), turns its eye toward reinventing the one-piece skinsuit, you know the results are going to be impressive. Their newly minted CS.Uno AeroChronosuit was fast enough to help Swiss star Fabian Cancellara win a gold medal in the time trail at the Beijing Olympics and gold in the 2009 Elite Time Trial World Championships. Not for everyone, but for those that ride time trials or compete on the velodrome, it's as good as there is if not better.  

 

 

A handful of Assos products that you won't want to live without. The perfect compliment for cool weather riding, all designed around the Assos Layering System (ALS) to provide just the right touch of heat for temps between. 

 

As with base layers and gloves, you need almost as many different solutions as there are weather conditions. Assos offers no less than five different OverShoe options, each with its own distinct purpose. 

With no fewer than nine types of socks, it's obvious that Assos is unable to leave any stone unturned in their quest for improved comfort and performance. While you may not need all nine options in your top drawer, we've used each one in the conditions it was designed for and have been glad to have them! 

Bust out your pile of Winning Magazine from the 1980's and school yourself on the proper positioning of a cycling cap before they were smashed down—quite literally—by the hardshell helmets of the 1990's. The key to not just surviving, but enjoying winter training is having the correct gear for the conditions. Thanks to their obsession with both ergonomics (AEPDII) and creating just the right equipment for particular temperature ranges (ALS), Assos has created a full suite of training headgear.  

Every Moots has three things in common: They’re all made from custom titanium tubing (only ti, no carbon, no steel, no nothing--they have stuck to their titanium guns), every Moots is made in the company’s environmentally friendly shop in Steamboat Springs Colorado and, regardless of the type, each Moots that we’ve ever ridden has an unbelievable blend of plush ride quality and race-winning responsiveness. All 15 Moots models are available in custom geometry. Whether you want a custom or stock sized model, give us a call and we’ll be happy to guide you through the process of building up your dream titanium bike.

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Parlees are masterful carbon frames made in Peabody, Massachusetts by Bob Parlee and his team of craftsmen. Bob refined his knowledge of and skill in working with carbon by building no holds barred carbon racing hulls and keels. A true carbon visionary, Bob was building carbon bikes when paper thin aluminum and small diameter titanium were the craze. Local boy Tyler Hamilton raced aboard a Parlee Z1 for some time (including a second place in the Giro) and legendary team director Bjarne Riis made a huge push to have his original CSC squad aboard Parlee custom frames. Fortunately for all of us Bob was smart enough to realize that he couldn’t supply a massive squad like CSC and still have time to make frames for the rest of us. We’ve found Parlee to be the perfect bike for riders that are looking for a completely custom carbon frame. From their blazing fast TT bike to their feathery Z1, Z2 and Z3 road models, Parlee frames are available with custom geometry, and, thanks to Parlee’s mastery with carbon lay-up, custom ride quality too. No other company that we know of can match Parlee when it comes to customization and quality. Again, give us a ring if you’d like to put together your dream Parlee carbon bike.  

Road frames in titanium and steel are where it all began for the magnificent Australian brand Baum. The expression of twenty years of frame building experience, Baum road frames are at home beneath any aficionado of the road, be they gentleman rolleur, café racer or a member of the peloton elite. Baum counts no fewer than three World Champions among the paying customers of their road and track frames. Each model in the range has features specific to the needs of a different rider.

Good mountain bikes should ride technical singletrack like they were speeder bikes through the forests of Endor. Baum wants the handling to be scalpel-sharp and forgiving enough to absolve sins, so they select and shape tubes, and geometry is designed around you. While Baum mountain bikes have been perfectly at home assaulting the World Solo 24hr Championships, they’re not above summer afternoon mates’ rides.

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What with their Swiss pedigree and all, we'd feel cheated if Assos didn't bring out some kind of medically oriented product. In fact, we do feel cheated. Where's the Assos proprietary massage oil and sunscreen? Most people that find Assos can't seem to get enough of the Swiss designed kit. Fortunately they also make a few 'special products' that enable any Assos supporter to fly the flag.