Assos Equipe RS Jersey S11 review: Continuing to set the standard

Shouldn’t your race-ready jersey also have great pockets and a stay-put waistline?

Assos Equipe RS Jersey S11
(Image: © Josh Ross)

Cyclingnews Verdict

The Assos Equipe RS line of jerseys continues to be the example of how to make a race-fit aero jersey that is just as good on a seven-hour ride as it is on a one-hour ride. The pockets are a masterclass for every other company out there, the waist never moves, and there’s protection for the zipper. The S9 version was incredible and the S11 is just as good with a few small updates that make it better. Unfortunately the styling didn’t get an update and it’s feeling a little dated but that's subjective.

Pros

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    Pockets that don't move

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    Bottom of zipper protection

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    Shoulder cut is perfect on a race bike

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    One hand useable zipper

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    Long comfortable sleeves

Cons

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    Lacks a zippered pocket

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    Styling needs an update

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    Zipper protection can fold over

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When it comes to our list of the best cycling jerseys, Assos is a given for inclusion. That's not a fact I need to dance around and tease out. While it's not impossible next year's jersey will be a fall from grace, it's highly unlikely. The brand has been a stalwart option for cycling clothing at the highest level for as long as I've been paying attention. Among those options, the Equipe Racing Series (RS) line is the brand's most focused on going fast and it's been a while since it's gotten an update. 

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Testing scorecard and notes
Design and aestheticsExcellent design focused on performance saves this category. Aesthetically it’s only average.8/10
Thermal managementSkin tight performance jerseys handle heat just fine. This loses one point since it's not a specific hot weather jersey but for hot summer riding the performance is what you expect.9/10
StorageFew companies manage to provide both exceptional ride details and usable pockets but Assos nails it. 10/10
Comfort and fitSizing is perfect and the fit is exactly what you want in a jersey of this type.10/10
ValueAssos has a reputation but the pricing of the S11 jersey is actually right in the middle of competing brands. You can get a lot for less money but this is a premium jersey with a premium price.8/10
OverallRow 5 - Cell 1 90%
Josh Ross

Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 lb. Rides: Salsa Warbird, Cannondale CAAD9, Enve Melee, Look 795 Blade RS, Priority Continuum Onyx

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