Assos TACTICA Kieskäfer Women's Bib Shorts T5 - Robust Grey

An off-road bib short that combines performance with durability, suitable for both competitions and tours, optimised with integrated storage, a more compressive fabric, and a simplified, weight-reduced construction.

The TACTICA KIESKÄFER T5 replaces the GTC C2 with a lighter, more breathable, and more compressive construction. It offers optimised performance on gravel roads and singletracks. The key improvements are the Type.911 fabric and the stabilising rollBar system, inherited from the Racing Series, which transfers high-intensity road performance to the terrain. The thigh pockets are also larger, providing more storage space, allowing easy access to essential items and energy sources while riding. In the T5 generation, we have also updated the padding and equipped it with more shock-absorbing foam that dampens vibrations and cushions repeated impacts on gravel and trails.

FEATURED FABRICS
Type.911 is a fabric in a jersey knit with a silky, abrasion-resistant texture that offers stabilising compression. The black is deeper than in the previous model. It is also water-repellent and dries quickly, preventing weight gain from residual moisture, has odorControl properties, and provides UPF 50+ protection. The pockets feature panels made from K-Met, a breathable mesh in a jersey knit that securely envelops the contents.

CONSTRUCTION/FIT
The movement-enhancing TACTICA T5 fit is less aggressive than our racingFit and strikes a balance between sleek aerodynamics with low volume, comfort over many hours, and less restriction when you are not in the saddle.

ENGINEERING
rollBar:
A patented reinforcement design that we have adopted from the Racing Series. It stabilises the fit and keeps it in position when you shift your weight while sprinting, climbing, and cornering.

zeroPressure Waist:
A waistband made from soft, highly elastic material that improves comfort and support in the waist area without pinching or digging in.

PILtec Plug-In:
The leg opening is equipped with a lightweight, ultra-breathable fabric band. The externally invisible micro-point silicone treatment stabilises the fit and ensures grip even in wet conditions.

Integrated Storage:
Two triple-ramp thigh pockets provide secure storage for essential items that you can easily access while riding on gravel or trails that require your full attention.

TACTICA WOM T5 Insert
Shock-Absorb Damping Mono:
A single breathable, 11 mm thick layer that provides comfort in the terrain by dampening micro-shocks and vibrations on gravel roads and singletracks.

goldenGate 2.0:
The insert is attached at the front and back, while the sides and centre remain loose. This allows it to move with your body rather than against it. New cutouts on the sides reduce volume and friction when pedalling.

Features:

• Material: Main Fabric: 80% polyamide, 20% elastane, Padding Insert: 70% polyester, 30% elastane