Assos Mille GT Winter bib tights review

A perfect fit and luxurious materials make for some of the most comfortable bib tights you’ll ever experience, but they're not as deep-winter as they claim

Assos Mille GT Winter Bib Tights
(Image: © Josh Ross)

Cyclingnews Verdict

The Assos Mille GT winter bib tights are best suited to a narrow range of temperatures. They are an excellent autumn or spring option as long as it's dry

Pros

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    - Soft interior

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    - Above-average chamois comfort

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    - Just the right compression

Cons

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    - Not enough protection against wind or rain

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What is winter riding? Most people probably think of that as a simple question but there's actually a lot of answers. It depends on where you live, how tolerant you are to the cold, and what kind of riding you do. Even within all those qualifiers that narrow it down there's a huge range across a winter plus the shoulder seasons either side. Finding the right clothing can be hard, and when it comes to bib tights, the Assos Mille GT winter bib tights are one option among many. 

The Assos Mille GT cover a narrow range of riding when compared to the bigger picture but it's an important slice. Keep reading to see how we think they work best and how they compare to our list of the best winter bib tights. They don't do everything but they might be exactly what you need.  

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