Assos

T FI.Mille_s5 regularLeg Bib Shorts

Seeing as the FI.Mille A.360 bib shorts stood as one of Assos' most popular designs for nearly a decade, the Swiss apparel designer wanted to keep the same fit and technical features alive and well for the revamped version. That's exactly the case with the new T FI.Mille_s5 regularLeg Bib Shorts, as they stand in as Assos' go-to shorts for maximum long-distance comfort. After all, they earned the "long distance shorts" nickname for good reason — delivering the ultimate in both protection and support over the long haul.

The long distance aspect arose out of two key characteristics: First off, the T FI.Mille_s5 provides more stretch and less compression than the FI.13_s5. This is due to the fabric selection, the cutting lines of the fabric, and the number of total panels of fabric. And while the added stretch and malleability of the fabric provides less muscle compression than the FI.13, it moves with a silken closeness to your body as you pedal. If you've ever ridden for six hours at a clip, you know how much little things matter, and this is one of those comfort details that you'll appreciate.

The T FI.Mille_s5 makes strategic use of A430 fabric to wick sweat away from your body, keeping you cool and comfortable during your longest training rides. In addition to this, it's built with the same AEPD cut as the FI.13_s5, meaning that it "clicks" into place on your body when you're reaching for the bars. The added stretch of the T FI.Mille_s5 gives it a perceptible level of comfort. Bigger riders will appreciate how the T FI.Mille_s5 fabric stretches laterally on the body with greater ease than the FI.13_s5.

The other long distance characteristic of the T FI.Mille_s5 is its chamois. Like the FI.13_s5, the chamois is curved to perfectly fit your body, and it has a cut at the front of the insert to reduce pressure at the perineum. Additionally, it has the same softness and heat-ventilation dimples of the FI.13 chamois. What gives the T FI.Mille_s5 chamois its long distance designation, however, is the fact that it's a bit bigger in surface area than the FI.13. It also stretches less than the FI.13, and it has a stabilizer built into the chamois that causes it to move less during your pedal stroke.

The Assos T FI.Mille_s5 regularLeg Bib Shorts are available in six sizes from Small to TIR and in the color Black. Please Note: Assos now makes these bib shorts in a long and regular leg length. This is the regular version, which is 4cm shorter than the longLeg.