Assos Equipe R S9 bib shorts review - Swiss comfort at a more affordable price point

Minor grievances aside, Assos' mid-market bib shorts provide almost all of the same quality as their premium range

Male cyclist wearing Assos Equipe R S9 bib shorts
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Cycling Weekly Verdict

Extremely comfortable and top performers in hot conditions, but they ride up the leg a bit too much. Oh, and please, will Assos learn how to properly attach their logo?

Reasons to buy
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    Very comfortable and compressive

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    Excellent pad and great positioning

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    Breathable

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    More affordable given its Assos

Reasons to avoid
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    Leg length

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    Signs of fraying

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    Evil logo placement

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Assos are among the premium cycling retailers, so when the opportunity arose to test one of their more affordable bib shorts, I was curious to know how they would stack up against their far more expensive line.

The short answer is I was impressed. The best of Assos has been recreated with the Equipe R S9, and they are more than appropriate for those looking to race or those simply wanting a comfortable fit for all-day riding.

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Chris Marshall-Bell

A freelance sports journalist and podcaster, you'll mostly find Chris's byline attached to news scoops, profile interviews and long reads across a variety of different publications. He has been writing regularly for Cycling Weekly since 2013. In 2024 he released a seven-part podcast documentary, Ghost in the Machine, about motor doping in cycling.

Previously a ski, hiking and cycling guide in the Canadian Rockies and Spanish Pyrenees, he almost certainly holds the record for the most number of interviews conducted from snowy mountains. He lives in Valencia, Spain.