Assos Equipe RS Rain Targa jacket
The Equipe RS Rain Jacket insulates, protects, and keeps the chill away with its waterproof construction and race-focused cut. At just 170g, it's half the weight of legendary SturmPrinz, which makes this jacket a perfect solution the weather is unpredictable.
The jacket is crafted with the latest development from the Assos Textile Laboratory: Schloss Tex fabric, lightweight, flexible, and waterproof. This riding jacket borrows numerous cues from the race-proven SturmPrinz, such as the taped wrists and neck to minimize friction, the silicon elastic waistband, and the appreciated slot pockets that allow access to your regular jersey pockets beneath. Assos have also applied a double zip to give the rider a liberty to open it from the bottom and increase breathability.
Along with its 3-layer waterproof textile, this rain jacket applies minimal seams and panels. Providing necessary water-repellent and windproof properties, the Equipe is an all-year riding jacket that has been stringently engineered to provide pro-level performance.
Features
Schloss Tex: this purpose-created textile is Assos's the most lightweight and waterproof soft-shell. Stretchy, extremely comfortable and highly packable, this 3-layer construction has excellent abrasion resistance and relies on a hydrophilic membrane.
Aero Racing: the Schlosshund exemplifies the Assos competence of tailoring cycling-specific, high performance apparel, using custom-made, avant-garde fabrics that have been engineered with the sole purpose of performance cycling in mind. Ergonomically shaped to fit your body in the cycling position, it ‘clicks on’ then follows your movements thanks to the Aero Racing body-mapped performance.
Taped seams: deployed across the whole design, these increase the watertight properties of the jacket. Internal and external silicon on the rear lower elastic hem: added for stability and fit, these silicon grips ensure that this rain jacket fits ergonomically without ballooning.
Cuff construction: lightweight, water-repellent stretch inserts that make it easier to pull on and off while riding.
Rustle-free: this piece of apparel has been designed to be as quiet as possible with a rustle-free fabric.
‘Pocket slots’: There are two cleverly positioned openings on the lower rear panel that allow access to your jersey or jacket pockets. They serve a double purpose as ventilation slots, as well as allowing maneuver-free access to the contents of your pocket.
DWR: as not every day comes with unbroken sunshine, Assos have used DWR (Durable Water Repellency) to protect you from rainfall.
Full-length zip: slim, light zip for individually adjusting to the conditions.
Ultra lightweight, ultra packable: as cyclists Assos perfectly understand the needs and restrictions that you face on every ride. With limited pocket space and a need to accommodate the essentials, they have diligently worked to create products with the lowest possible weight and great packability. As no one wants to feel like a packhorse on rides in changeable conditions, they’ve strived to strike the balance between weight, volume and performance. Assos's approach is always to craft pieces that will exceed expectations as your back-pocket insurance policy. This approach involves minimal volume and minimal seams.