The ASSOS TRAIL Winter T3 softshell jacket sets a new standard in all-roads cycling winter protection, complete with ASSOS inclement weather battling softshell fabrics and versatile ASSOS trailFit comfort. Warmth, protection and breathability. The old standard would say pick two of those elements. ASSOS says: have all three. The TRAIL Winter Softshell is a step up from the rider-favorite ASSOS Spring/Fall Hooded Jacket -cranking up the heat and boosting protection levels—to become your complete all-roads winter ride ally. Great item for adventure riding and commuting.
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Variables to consider: temperature, wind and precipitation, level of exercise activity and cold sensitivity. #equipmentnotclothing #sufferincomfort #theygoinsidewestayoutside
The main textile used for the jacket is ASSOS NEOS Medium. This 3-layer softshell is equipped with a PU bonded membrane, which translates to a highly breathable, water-resistant, insulating and 100% windproof fabric that ensures you stay fully shielded from icy winter air, rain and snow. This winterproof barrier with body-mapped panels of ASSOS RX EVO+, added to the upper arms, side panels, back and helmet-compatible hood, to manage moisture and keep the breathability levels high. This combination creates armor from the elements and exhaust ports throughout, yielding a warm, dry ride in challenging conditions with varying levels of physical output.
ASSOS fine-tuned the details from the top down. With cues from the Spring/Fall platform, notably the scuba-style hood that features built-in neck protection when fully zipped. The hood itself smoothly integrates with your helmet, with an under-the-helmet design and proprietary klikThru strap slot, ensuring unobstructed vision and frictionless comfort. The elbows are wrapped abrasion-battling dyneRope material, and you’ll notice the cargoZip along the left side, which offers access to the contents of your rear pockets underneath. Also added is a single stash side pocket for small items on the front right.
Cut in ASSOS trailFit, the jacket is trim and fitted for on-bike use but jumps into off-bike duty without issue. The double-slider zipper means you’re able to open the jacket cape-style for the grind to summit or ventilate the traditional way from the jacket upper.
TECHNOLOGY
NEOS Medium: Main fabric panel, applied to the front, lower arms, upper back, and collar. This is a patented 3L windproof and highly breathable softshell constructed with a PU bonded membrane for added water-repellency. Weight: 340g/m2; Breathability: MVP 14,600g/m2/24h; Water Column: >10,000mm; Elasticity: 4-way stretch.
RX EVO+: Used for the upper arms, hood, and lower back. A brushed warp-knit with asymmetrical stretch and ECO water-repellent, it provides exceptional comfort, wicks moisture, adds high levels of insulation, and remains extremely flexible.
dyneRope: A high-density woven textile with ripstop weave. Fifteen times stronger than steel, this fiber is blended with a black polyethylene and is strategically placed to protect exposed areas from abrasion.
klikThru: Scuba-style hood promotes unobstructed vision, is designed to be worn under the helmet when needed, and features a pass-through section for the helmet strap.
cargoZip: Side zipper for accessing rear pockets’ cargo.
Double-Slider Zipper: Adjust to the conditions with the option to unzip from the bottom for added breathability.
Extended Rear Panel: A drop-tail protects your lower back from wheel spray and mud.
trailFit: Follows the body’s natural motions in, and out, of the saddle—trim, but never restrictive. A comfortable, versatile fit that’s perfect for an array of off-road riding applications, whether that’s one hour or all day.