Assos Equipe S11 EF Men's Bib Shorts

The EF Pro Cycling Team's kit for 2026 - which officially bears the slogan 'WE RIDE IN PEACE' - has been designed in the style of the suits worn by astronauts on the first space flights. The silver stitching and number details may not do justice to actual space conditions, but the R S11 platform they're integrated into is certainly suited to any racing conditions you'll face this side of the stratosphere.

The best bib shorts for long distances: Equipe S11 EF 2026

The ASSOS R S11 EF Pro Cycling Team Kit 2026 is a tribute to the pioneers of space travel - with a design inspired by the suits worn by the first astronauts. The official team slogan "WE RIDE IN PEACE" symbolises the vision of the EF Pro Cycling Team: bold, innovative and limitless. Silver stitching and subtle number details give the look a futuristic, technical aesthetic, while the R S11 platform is designed for maximum performance - perfect for racing conditions of all kinds, on the ground as well as "this side of the stratosphere".

The RS11 series utilises the high-end technologies of the RS S11 STRADIVARI Bib Shorts, but in a simplified construction that is reduced to race-ready and functional.

RacingFit
Tighter and with slightly more compression than regularFit and comfortFit. Feels somewhat restricted when standing and walking, but fits like a second skin in the typical position on the bike. The result is better performance and increased comfort.

AEPD (Advanced Ergonomic Pattern Design)
ASSOS calls the know-how, experience and philosophy with which the fit of the products is developed and designed to harmonise perfectly with the riding position on the bike AEPD. ASSOS clothing is designed to adapt perfectly to the body on the bike and merge with it. High-tech materials are basically useless unless they are perfectly cut and finished.

• Type-911 textile: The material offers a silky-soft, abrasion-resistant texture with stabilising compression, deep black that remains colour-intensive even when stretched. It is water-repellent, quick-drying, odour-inhibiting, and equipped with UPF 50+ UV protection.
• ZeroPressure Waist: A waistband made of soft, highly elastic material that improves comfort and support in the waist area without squeezing or pinching.
• SkinGrip Finish: Raw-cut trims with a minimalist anti-slip finish ensure the trouser legs stay in place without seams, creating no excessive pressure.
• XFrame: A-trame straps adopted from the EQUIPE RS line. They limit the drop at the lower back and stabilise the seat insert and the main panel during high-intensity rides.
• Seat pad: EQUIPE R S11
• Shock-Absorb Damping Mono 9: Compressive foam layers in a 9 mm thick racing platform. Thermoformed shaping reduces edges and irritation.
• 3D Waffle: A patented, perforated three-layer foam that increases breathability and eliminates excess weight
• GoldenGate 2.0: A free-floating construction that moves with the body instead of against it. New cut-outs on the side wings reduce friction when pedalling.
• ASSOS Clima Range: Summer 1/3
• Fit: Slim Fit (ASSOS racingFit)