Catalogo S5 - Extreme Racing
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1. ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE ONE THNG TRAT CYCLING FAS TAUGHT ME S THAT IF YOU CAN ACHIEVE SOMETRING WITHOUT A 2 IL ls NOT GING Fe BE SATISFYING Greg LeMond F I I3G3LADY S5 The world s technological leader for ladies ESA LESS VOLUME LESS WEIGHT 213 2 PRESSURE GEHITAL AREA T3525 AEH TEA BREATHABLE FABRIC INSERT 41855 COMPRESSION ON MUSCLE NE gU S5 Black MU gU F I 13LLAADY 55 the world s technological leader for ladies Fi MILLES the long distance comfort shorts THE FI MILLE S5 IS TAILQRED FOR TOTAL COMFORT DURING LONGER RIDES FULK ERGONOMIC PATTERN DESIGN PROVIDING MUSCLE COMPRESSION TOGETHER WITH TOTAL MOVEMENT FREEDOM THANKS TO ITS 4 RBANEL CONSTRUCTION IDEALLY SUITED FOR MORE ROBUST RIDERS WHO PREFER VESS TIGHT FEELING LESS WOLUME LESS HEIGHT LESS PRESSURE ON GENTTADAREA EXTRA BREATHABLE FABRIC SINSEEDRAAERD MORECOMNPRESSION ON MUSCLE ZUHE 2 S M L XL XLG TIR FI MILLE_S5 Black Blue Yellow Red White C2 20 es Fi MILLE_S5 the long distance comfort shorts a major matter no detalls are too smal _S5 WORLD PREMIERE AT EUROBIKE 2007 YOUR OUTHT FI UNO_55 all round training and racing shorts JB FI UNO REPRESENTS THE ASSOS STANDARD RAVAMATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY ARE IDE2. C TIONALITY WHEN OFF THE BIKE EVERY DB GARMENT IS A PIECE OF A PUZZLE YOU CONNECT THEM TO FIT YOUR DAY S NEEDS For more information http db assos com F S TZ E CYCLING BODY R amp D WHAT 15 QUALITY PERFORMANCE OR LONGEVITY ASSOS says Prime objective is not for the garment to last forever but to maximize total comfort when in the saddle Your time your ride is what really counts Enabling you to enjoy your ride in total comfort and well protected is what makes the ASSOS differ ence Consequently we use performance driven fabrics to construct highly technical garments which are light low volume and sen sitive Not rigid bullet proof stuff ASSOS apparel is precious functional high tech and yes it can be more delicate than ordinary cycling gear All this for the increase of your wellbeing and pleasure when cycling be it for fitness or for racing purposes ATTENTION PLEASE ASSOS equipment is engineered to handle high mileage in differ ent climatic conditions The garment you have purchased is made for true cycling made to last many kilometers BUT there is a price to pay That price is a little bit of loving care and understanding Because of its high performance DNA ASSOS is not made to last forever BUT by observing the following essen tial guidelines you can extend your garment s lifespan and take full advantage of what ASSOS is capable of doing for y
3. NTICAL TO THE FOR 55 SHORTS BUT ASSEMBLY AND DE SOMEWHARLESS COMPLEX 20 L gt 2 2 72 87 a gt 2 35 gt rx 12 FI UNO S5 Black Blue Yellow Red White FI UNO_S5 all around training and racing shorts ASSOS LAYERING SYSTEM DRESSING IS FUNDAMENTAL most common error 1 to overdress Although you will be warm and cosy for the first 15 minutes of your ride once your muscles are warm and heartbeat is at Soeed your body starts to cool itself down by producing sweat Your apparel will soak it up and stay wet regardless of how technical and breathable it is There is a limit Dress less is often preferable You might suffer a bit during the first kilometres but once you are up to speed having dressed in ASSOS and als d yourself properly you will enjoy a comfortable healthy ride In the mid seventies ASSOS introduced a completely new generation of cycling apparel that made thick bulky and heavy wool acrylic garments obsolete A new era of intelligent body insulation had begun THE ASSOS WARDROBE AND ITS TEXTILES are designed to fit and enhance each other like a team They allow you to als yourself In various ways according to your own personal body sweat mechanics without interrupting the evaporation chain This 1 fundamental in getting the moisture to the outer layer where it can finally evapora
4. O F S W l T Z E B k N D 0 0 0 0 Q AVAILABLE IN LADY VERSION NEW 13 55 NOW ALSO SSE THE EXPERIENCE ASSOS CYCLING SHORTS ARE CREATED WITH AN ORGANIC APPROACH DESIGNED TO MERGE WITH YOUR BODY WHEN ON THE BIKE WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM 5 MORE TOTAL COMFORT _ MORE TECHNOLOGY _ MORE PERFORMANCE _ Pan j Sie gf P gt so a A tar gt lt i qa J 1 cH ca M nw n gt gt e rd ea A P lt ER dM EM FE e Pipo es re af i zr 4 4 E fi r a Ea lt x t ae a m cm 5 B Le 7j 7 4 Hw E Uf nw ge M al PUR 114 h i My curar rt a ry AES i 3 k ia F Lal NIAE 1 m gt d 2 SLE AT CU ESA deL Ta 24 227 IIA ae T ane AER Dem K ka 3e py a d 1 a 4 any 2 a for 1 s Aaa g r TEEF d qe y lt eue Sr AB e a x __ a eu
5. TER THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND KEEP ROLLING RIDE RIDE AND KEEP RIDING CYCLING MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO YOUR LIFESTYLE AND YOU WILL DO YOURSELF A GREAT DEAL OF GOOD AND NOT ONLY TO YOUR BOTTOM e The material is incredibly elastic Does this not make the number of fabric panels eight panel cut etc obsolete as a quality criterion for cycling shorts You are quite right Why have so many panels if the perfect position anatomy can also be achieved with fewer seams Marketing More is better Because it sounds good We need panels and it is correct at this point to mention that here too it involves a combination of fabric good sense and cutting technique It would of course also be possible to cut shorts in a simple straight line but this would make no sense whatsoever for performance cycling as with every pedal movement you would have a lot of excess spandex material in the genital area at the front that would create creases and lead to rubbing e The padding is becoming ever more ingenious containing gel various foams embossed patterns is this the response to ever more spartan saddles One thing is clear Whether this is consciously desired or has its roots in marketing is something we are unable to answer The fact is that overall comfort in the saddle is a combination of indivi dual bottom anatomy the saddle the total distance ridden each year and the most important fact or the cycling shorts since they are th
6. as follows THE EXPERIENCE ASS0S CYCLING SHORTS ARE CREATED WITH AN ORGANIC APPROACH DESIGNED TO MERGE WITH YOUR BODY WHEN ON THE BIKE DECIDE TO GO FOR A RIDE CHOOSE THE CLIMA RANGE CHOOSE YOUR COMFORT GET DRESSED GET IN POSITION GET BODY TEMPERATURE amp HEARTBEAT SLOWLY UP TO SPEED ENJOY THE RIDE AND HOURS LATER REALIZE THAT ONE WAS ACTUALLY WEARING SHORTS The Waffle textile sandwich on inserts Anew Elastic Interface surface designed to increase breath ability diminish weight and provide extra comfort and augment flexibility The ABC M closure mechanism Only on 13 Lady S5 for easy opening closing The 13 semi vertical insert Only on Fl 13_S5 This shorts insert is not flat but present a frontal and posterior construction Perfect anatomical fit and less pressure on the genital area This product has been engineered by ASSOS of Switzerland SA The same is protected by trademark patent and or design registration Any violation may result in legal action 13 55 the world s technological leader NN i 527 2 73 87 BSS UME ESS HEIGHT 55 PRESSURE ON GENITAL AREA 35 BREATHABLE FABRIC INSERT 31856 COMPRESSION MUSCLE z HE 13 55 x the world s technological leader Sponsor Yourself HAVE ALWAYS
7. e elastic fibre elastomer that made it possible to produce elastic textiles in this way for the first time The name Lycra then became synonymous for elastic textiles With good reason since Lycra was the pioneer and enabled ASSOS to produce the very first Lycra cycling shorts in 1976 this way causing a revolution in the bike apparel market Nowadays there are of course a large number of other suppliers producing elastic perform ance materials Of course the ASSOS Textile Lab keeps a close eye on all developments in this field and regularly conducts new tests to find new technologies that will improve cycling comfort amp performance e What advantages are glued seams supposed to offer And do they stand up in practice Glued seams offer the theoretical advantage that they do not rub against the skin However in real life things look somewhat different The glued welded seam is without doubt a good approach provided it is strategically implemented with care and knowledge Unfortunately here too the mainstream brands are working on the basis that the more glued seams the better It is cur rently very trendy to glue We do not share this opinion although ASSOS also undertook pioneer ing work in this field in the mid 1990s and carried out research on this project in conjunction with the research department of DuPont in Geneva the first Elastic Insert actually came about as a by product of this development In the case of true hig
8. e first and direct contact with the bottom Me f 7 made in rage gt GSS OS F S W T Z E R L N D CYCLING BODY R amp D 11427 gt SODNO SENERA ON FI GENERATION YEAR 2000 ASSOS INTRODUCES THE COMFORT REVOLUTION THE FIRST ELASTIC CYCLING SHORTS INSERT WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS FI SHORTS GENERATION THE SECOND MILESTONE INVENTION ON CYCLING SHORTS A QUANTUM LEAP TOWARDS TOTAL RIDING COMFORT TODAY 7 YEARS LATER THE ELASTIC PLATFORM ON INSERTS HAS BECOME AN INDUSTRY STANDARD ELASTIC INTERFACE TECH NOLOGY BY ASSOS amp CYTECH THIS IS THE ORIGINAL ONE amp ONLY BE AWARE OF IMITATIONS S5 THE EVOLUTION THE PREVIOUS GENERATION OF ASSOS SHORTS HAS BEEN ON THE MARKET FOR 7 YEARS THE MODELS ARE UNCHANGED NOT NORMAL AND UNHEARD OF IN OUR INDUSTRY WHERE SURFACE CHANGES AND NONSENSE INNOVATIONS ARE PRESENTED EVERY YEAR IN ORDER TO CREATE HYPE AND TO PUSH SALES AT ASSOS WE DON T BELIEVE IN HYPE AT ASSOS WE DO NOT RELEASE A NEW PRODUCT IF THERE IS NOT AN HONEST VALID IMPROVEMENT OVER THE EXISTING ONE WHEN ASSOS FINALLY AND AFTER MANY YEARS DECIDES TO WITHDRAW A PRODUCT AND RELEASE ITS SUCCESSOR THERE IS A REASON OUR PRODUCT ENGINEERS HAVE DEVELOPED AND APPLIED NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO FURTHER IMPROVE YOUR COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE WHAT CAN Y0U EXPECT FROM S5 More total comfort More technology More performance Engineered for high perform ance cyclin
9. ed Ticino This love ly piece of land can be described as a network hub or central point in Europe A place that has maintained tradition for first class textile engineering A location where cycling enthusiasm and material research meet and melt into advanced technology At the competence center in San Pietro di Stabio Switzerland ASSOS employs 44 highly qualified indi viduals who create the product and esta blish its production process At ASSOS we believe in total product competence This means that we re search and make available the best Ingredients available worldwide in order to bring you the optimum in function and comfort The physical assembly hence sewing of the ASSOS products is just one step of many in the manufacturing process and only accounts for approximately 2096 of the garments value Fact is that it beco mes always harder to recruit skilled and motivated people in Switzerland to sit behind a sewing machine during 8 hours a day to execute perfectly straight and clean stitches Nevertheless ASSOS is determined to give you the best in stit ching technology as well ASSOS is com mitted to find instruct and employ such talents mainly in Europe regardless of cost ASSOS wholly or partially owns exclusive manufacturing assembly plants in Slovenia Greece and Bulgaria as well as Switzerland ASSOS focuses on the made by rather than on the made in The made
10. ently abra sion resistant and were initially only used in cheaper shorts Nevertheless the development of man made fibres and textiles continued and the final breakthrough took place at the beginning of the 1990s The advantage over natural leather was indisputable Even surface and diameter worn off inserts became a thing of the past The cooling effect of natural leather was not only replicated but improved by a wide margin The friction inhibiting properties of natural leather were improved Breathability was improved many times over Production became industrial and consistent The need for environmentally damaging tanning processes was eliminated El TEXTILE LABORATORY LUGANO RESEARCH A DEVELOPMENT CUTTING MODELLING DEPARTMENT e s it still hip to have shorts turned up at the bottom No it is totally out and a sign that the shorts don t fit well or the athlete is wearing the wrong size or suffers from muscular atrophy e How can the layman recognise good material No it s not by the brand name In general and simplistic terms by the return stretch characteristics of the fabric in com bination with the softness of the material e Are there any other commonly used terms for the specific blend of PA and PU other than the brand name Lycra only by DuPont Contrary to common assumption Lycra is not a type of fabric but the brand name owned by DuPont Invista for th
11. g Made for a cycling body that cycles for fitness training or racing ASSOS cycling shorts are not apparel but equioment which enables you to free your mind go further longer and faster HOW Every single aspect of pro duct creation was engineered with one clear objective pro vide Total Comfort when in the saddle Unleash your per sonal potential because with ASSOS your physical capaci ties are not limited by the equipment but solely by your mind Focus on the essence your pleasure In return for this there is a orice we all have to pay don t expect your S5 shorts to last forever They were not created with longevity as main objective We neverthe less managed to make them more durable than the ous generation Your satis faction is our objective DO NOT use ASSOS cycling shorts for leisure activities such as walking the dog or getting the croissants in the morning on your leisure bike That would simply be a waste an overkill and in con flict with the product s DNA might differ depending on how you treat them please consult owners manual for proper handling THE CONSTRUCTION e NEW ASSOS TYPE A 430 COMPRESSION FABRIC e NEW REFINED ASSOS AEPD PATTERN DESIGN e NEW NEXT TO SKIN FABRIC COMPOUND e NEW INSERT SHAPES e NEW ELASTIC LEG GRIPPERS THE IMPROVEMENTS In comparison to the previous ASSOS FI generation the improvements can be summarized
12. h per formance cycling shorts the glued seam may also have disadvantages harder edges non breath able less elastic and additional costs that have to be passed on to the client For what And on the subject of split seams even glued seams can come apart and then the client has a real problem You can find more on this topic at www assos com technology see FI SL CYCLING BODY R amp D refinement TEXTILE LABORATORY LUGANO CUTTING DEPARTMENT SEWING DEPARTMENT EXTASSOS SORES QUALITY CONTROL orp SY T Z E R A NI B e How come you don t explain the Why and How of the new S5 generation of shorts Trust your brand We have already worried about the technical details We do it day after day so you don t have to If the product is made in a certain way there is a reason It works use it and enjoy it ASSOS is the first to tell you that perfection does not exist but we strive on the thought to one day be able to attain it e What are the most frequent causes of death for cycling shorts Seams material wear falls loss of elas ticity worn padding A fall is frequently fatal True cycling shorts are not clothing in the traditional sense to cover the body and be decorative but high performance equip ment Cycling shorts are subjected to great stress A few statistics with every pedal stroke the shorts are subject to two significant stretche
13. in only indicates the place where the assembly took place It does not say anything about the quality of the product about the pro duction standards or about the love amp care On the contrary made by ASSOS is our and your guarantee that your precious product has been manufactured and assembled the way it deserves throughout the entire production process respecting the ASSOS standards y4 OSSOS PS W 4 fe N D Hesearch amp development conception design prototyping testing and quality control take place where our home amp heart is Switzerland and assembly takes place where the most skilled hands are both controlled from and serving the central brain EVERY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IS IMPORTANT BUT CYCLING SHORTS ARE THE EPIC COMFORT CENTER OF EVERYTHING Copyright The Horton Collection com e Why are the shorts black and not navy blue or green This tradition originates from the old days when cycling was practised on loose gravel and punc tures were a regular occurrence after the roadside repair you could simply wipe your dirty fingers clean on your cotton shorts and ride on in style How long have wool and natural leather been out of fashion approx time of changeover The first synthetic inserts man made fibre appeared in the mid 1980s however from the technical perspective they were still not fully developed too hot too stiff insuffici
14. m eI na e wl gt A am T pr mode n 2 m P en pum 2 2 E A EA I ee A E p z nk 1 yn LE I I Li 40227 A s i LA 4 Ler le a Ae Sa y 6 4 Tm pa 4 E gt 4 E r xc FA neg o fe 1 WM ud p rik m a T a 2 ra vo ig is Fe 7 etn ret III ey rg um ug HESY F Per pt a E Pri ANA 7 22 E E gt 2 T ce AS z J 2 j Em LEM P md 1 TA 4 PI adi c M TW 4 77 um AAA T gt gt pl Zuge em ee A RS MERC E A v A m 45 rm WHAT DOES MADE BY ASSOS MEAN Every aspect of the product from crea tion to production is defined at the Headquarters in Switzerland It is here in our home the ASSOS competence cen ter that each product comes to life ASSOS is located outside of Lugano in the Swiss canton call
15. n t leave home without it STORAGE e After each ride hang the garments in a well ventilated environment or wash them immediately Do not hang the garments in the direct sunlight e Never store damp clothes in a non ventilated environment e g plastic bags sport bag suitcase etc e f your body has a tendency to sweat a lot water rinse the garments after each use to protect the fibers from bacterial attacks which might lead to fabric deterioration WASHING e Washing a garment means putting stress on fabric and seams Therefore wash cycling garments separately from other clothes accessories to prevent friction Always wash white ASSOS garments separately from other colored and black garments otherwise the white will turn grey e Before washing turn the garments inside out seems on the outside e Machine wash is possible but always use a wash bag a delicate cycle and lukewarm water 30 e Do not use bleachers and or softeners Use a mild liquid detergent only e g ASSOS Active Wear Cleanser e Do not soak wring or rub Do not spin after washing To remove excess water from your garment gently squeeze by hand e Dry garments flat or hanging but do not tumble dry Active Wear Cleanser When laundering we recommend traditional hand washing using ASSOS Active Wear Cleanser or a mild liquid detergent ASSOS Active Wear Cleanser is delicate on elastic fibers PH neutral neutralizes odors e
16. nd satisfying manner If the bike store cannot help directly it will forward your problem to the ASS0S distributor of the country In the unlikely event that the bike store does not offer after sales service please follow procedure 2 2 VIA 5505 HEADQUARTERS Wash your ASS0S garment Mark the problem zone sticker or pin Write a short description of the problem Make sure to enclose your full name address amp e mail Indicate the name and address of the store where the garment was purchased and the purchase date Package it up properly If necessary international shipments only fill out the appropriate customs tag Mention used garment return to factory for repair and indicate a value of EURO 30 Send the parcel by registered mail or through a courier The freight costs related to sending the parcel to ASSOS are at your expense Return address for procedure 2 ASSOS of Switzerland SA Customer Care Via Bresce 1 6854 San Pietro di Stabio Switzerland As soon as we receive your garment we check it and work out a solu tion for your case repair partial or full warranty Repairs and partial warranty are subject to a charge Our goal is to handle your problem within 3 weeks If a delay or question were to arise we would contact you NOTE As ASSOS products are highly technological specific guidance on their usage is of the essence ASSOS therefore insists on selling its garments via cycling specialist
17. nhances breathing of textiles and maintains sharp color sublimation SHORTS MAN LADY Size Height Weight Hip XS 150 159 cm 59 1 62 6 inch lt 132 pound 86 cm 34 inch 5 160 169 lt Okg 63 66 6 inch lt 154 pound 90 cm 36 inch M 170 179 cm lt 5kg 67 70 5 inch lt 165 pound 100 cm 39 inch L 180 185 cm 70 9 72 8 inch lt 176 pound 102 cm 40 inch XL 186 190 cm lt 85kg 73 2 74 8 inch lt 187 pound 110cm 43 inch XLG 191 195 lt 90kg 75 2 76 8 inch lt 198 pound TIR XLG but wider gt 90ko PROCEDURE If you need to send your ASSOS garment to Switzerland for a warran ty and or repair case there are two ways for doing so depending on the country in which you reside fastest most direct and easiest way is to go to your ASSOS Point of Sale This means to the bike store where you bought your ASSOS product In a vast majority of cases these professionals will be able to assist efficiently see procedure 1 outlined hereafter If you live in a country in which there are no ASS0S stores you might have to submit your problem to the ASSOS Headquarters directly In this case we ask you to please follow procedure 2 outlined hereafter 1 LOCAL ASS0S STORE BIKE STORE THAT SELL ASS0S Wash your ASS0S garment Go to your ASS0S store and explain the problem to the bike store staff In a vast majority of cases the bike store will be able to assist you in a professional fast a
18. ofessionals Exact sizes may vary depending on individual body structure Bibs might pull when standing upright this is normal WEARING e When dressing undressing do not pull on fabrics and seams To do so dress undress step by step e Before starting the ride get in the cyclist s position and gently adjust the garments position seams insert etc e ASSOS shorts are tailored for the riding position Bibs will therefore pull on the shoulders when standing If this is not the case use a smaller size e Avoid pulling on the shorts when urinating men only slightly bend over to minimize stress on the seams of the bibs e When riding under pressure e g climbing the body sweats more In such cases improve ventilation by playing with the front zipper to help keeping body temperature stable e Riding through bushes will most certainly damage fabrics Chamois Creme In order to further increase riding comfort we recommend the use of ASSOS Chamois Creme The ASSOS Chamois Creme reduces friction and keeps your skin cooler It prevents inflam mation and has antibacterial properties Apply directly on the skin avoid intimate areas before each ride Furthermore after every laundering apply a thin layer onto the shorts insert This to maintain suppleness elasticity and antibacterial properties Used by many professionals regardless of the brand of their shorts ASSOS Chamois Creme simply a must Do
19. our wellbeing SIZING CHART This chart serves indication only User Manual FITTING SIZING ASSOS garments are cut to fit a cyclist s body If you don t have a more or less athletic body ASSOS will not fit you proper ly Our pattern design is anatomically shaped according to the ASSOS AEPD pattern design philosophy Meaning ASSOS con tours your body protecting it without applying pressure when you are on your bicycle Get into the riding position and feel how ASSOS clicks onto your body ASSOS is not very comfortable to wear when standing upright it pulls and this is normal ASSOS technical garments are not intended for leisure activities Not buying the right size too big or too small will either result in comfort performance or longevity problems If a garment is too big it will provoke skin irritation because the garment moves around and causes friction and it will not keep you dry enough the ASSOS als principle cannot function properly When a garment is too small the seams and fabric are under too much stress and this will result in fabric pilling and deterioration If you have never used ASSOS we highly recommend visiting an ASSOS point of sale in order to determine your proper size before purchasing Note professional cyclists often start the year wear ing size L but as time goes buy and kilometers accumulate they start using smaller sizes Proper sizing is essential not only for pr
20. s At a pedal rate of 80 revolutions per minute this means that the shorts stretch 9 600 times per hour When ri ding over 6 000 km at an average speed of 30 km h the shorts undergo around 1 9 million stretches And all this under the additional effects of sweat sun wind temperature fluctuations and machine washing You can repair everything on a pair of cycling shorts APART from the most important aspect loss of elasticity This creeps up slowly outer material and seat padding but has disastrous consequences for the athlete the shorts begin to move about i e they no longer fit properly and slide around with every pedal stroke The result is abrasion grazing and loss of muscle compression The pleasure turns into torture Sooner or later cycling shorts have to retire although they may still look good wl RS gt 1 _ _ A E ada What is the biggest progress of the last 20 years as far as cycle shorts are concerned Elastic Interface Technology The first elastic insert TECHNOLOGY The original invented by ASSOS amp Cytech FIRST LaA TIC Sy INSERT 5 75 PENDING wor The proprietary rights of the Elastic Interface trademark and logo belong to ASSOS of Switzerland SA and are exclusively licensed to CyTech Srl Res VN IT S ALWAYS DIFFICULT TO GET GOING EVEN FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO GET OFF THEIR BIKE THROUGH THE WIN
21. s only As a result ASSOS only repairs and or guarantees products bought from an authorized ASSOS Point of Sale For this purpose we request that all returned garments bear the name and address of the ASSOS dealer and the date of purchase ASSOS reserves the right to request a proof of purchase e g receipt invoice etc Thank you for choosing ASSOS ASSOS of Switzerland SA Via Bresce 1 6854 San Pietro di Stabio Switzerland tel 41 0 91 641 62 62 fax 41 0 91 647 27 21 WWW assos com atitharized POINT OF SALE Where to buy