Tactica Kieskäfer or a road bib for gravel?

The Kieskäfer T5 is Assos’s gravel and singletrack bib: two thigh pockets for food and essentials, an insert Assos says has more shock-absorbing foam to mute gravel chatter, the Racing Series Type.911 fabric and rollBar bracing, and a Tactica fit that is less aggressive than racingFit and less restrictive off the bike. Assos says it replaces the Mille GTC Kiespanzer C2 and is built for both racing and touring. Our road bibs have no pockets. List price €180.

What is Assos’s Tactica | Adventure series?

Tactica | Adventure is what Assos calls its series for singletrack: mobility-enhancing cuts, integrated protection, flexible temperature-regulating fabrics and integrated storage. Our Tactica Kieskäfer and Tactica Spring Fall bibs (men’s and women’s) are in it, all with thigh pockets. Assos rates them 5/5 for adventure and endurance and 2/5 for racing.

Do Assos women’s bib shorts make nature breaks easy?

Of the women’s bibs we carry, only the Uma GTV S11 has a dedicated system: bisiClick, twin magnetic closures on the bib straps that Assos says are intuitive to release and reconnect but won’t open by accident — Assos designed it for quick natural breaks on long days. The Dyora R, Dyora R Spring Fall, Dyora RSV, Uma GT and Tactica pages describe no such feature, so with those you lower the straps as with any bib short.

How do Assos women’s bib shorts fit, and which size should I pick?

For women’s shorts and bibs, Assos sizes by hips: measure around the fullest part of your hips, then factor in your height, and check Assos’s chart in the size guide (XS is 80–86 cm hips, XXL from 115 cm). Assos cuts its bibs to mirror your body on the bike: it’s normal to feel the straps and fabric pull while standing, and the shorts “click” into place once you’re in the riding position. Assos uses the same chart for its racingFit and regularFit models.

ASSOS TACTICA Kieskäfer women's gravel Bib Shorts T5

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€180,00

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The essentials

Best for

Gravel
Touring
Summer

ASSOS TACTICA Kieskäfer women's gravel Bib Shorts T5 - Grey

Technologies

Rated by ASSOS

Endurance
Racing
Ride intensity
Breathability
Quick drying
Insulation

Specifications

Insert	Tactica T5
Series	Tactica \| Adventure
Fit	Tactica T5
Fabric	Type.911 + K-Net
Temperature	> +21 °C
Pockets	2 thigh pockets
Sizes	XS–XXL (range varies by colour)

Tactica T5

Assos’s Tactica T5 chamois (single layer), with Shock-Absorb Damping Mono, goldenGate 2.0 and 3D Waffle.

Type.911 + K-Net

The body is Type.911 from Assos’s Racing Series — compressive, quick-drying, with odorControl and UPF 50+. The pockets are panels of K-Net, a supportive, breathable warp-knit mesh that holds their contents steady.

TACTICA T5 fit

Assos’s mobility-enhancing Tactica fit is less aggressive than its racingFit: streamlined and low-volume for aerodynamics, with multi-hour comfort and less restriction when you’re off the bike.

rollBar

A patented bib-strap bracing adapted from Assos’s Racing Series. It stabilises the insert and locks it in place as your weight shifts when sprinting, climbing and cornering.

zeroPressure Waist

A soft, very elastic waist construction for comfort and hold at the waist without pressure or pinching.

PILtec Plug-In

A light, very breathable textile band at the leg opening. The microdot silicone is invisible from outside but holds the leg in place, wet or dry.

Integrated storage

Two triple-ramp thigh pockets hold ride essentials and food securely and within easy reach while the gravel or trail needs your full attention. Assos says the T5 pockets are larger than before.

Shock-Absorb Damping Mono (Tactica T5)

A single, breathable foam layer engineered to absorb the micro-shocks and vibration of gravel and singletrack. Assos says the T5 insert has more shock-absorbing foam than the previous generation.

goldenGate 2.0

A free-floating construction that moves with your body rather than against it; new cut-outs on the wings reduce friction through the pedal stroke (Assos).

3D Waffle

A patented, three-layer perforated foam that adds breathability and removes excess weight (Assos).

ASSOS TACTICA Kieskäfer women's gravel Bib Shorts T5 - Grey

Compare with

	ASSOS TACTICA Kieskäfer women's gravel Bib Shorts T5 - GreyThe women’s version of Assos’s gravel bib from its Tactica \| Adventure series: two thigh pockets for food and essentials, an insert Assos tuned for gravel and singletrack vibration, the Racing Series’ Type.911 fabric and rollBar bracing, in a Tactica fit that’s less aggressive than racingFit and less restrictive off the bike	ASSOS Tactica Women Bib Shorts T5 Spring Fall - Black Series Choose it for cool gravel days: women’s RX EVO water-repellent insulation rated +12 to +20 °C, thigh pockets and the Tactica T5 insert.	ASSOS UMA GT Women Bib Shorts S11 - Black Choose it for Assos’s everyday women’s endurance bib: regularFit, QUARTZ fabric, rollBar and a 12 mm insert.
Regular price	€180,00	€180,00	€160,00
Safety rating	—	—	—
Insert	Tactica T5	Tactica T5	GT S11 · 12 mm
Series	Tactica \| Adventure	Tactica \| Adventure	Uma \| Endurance
Fit	Tactica T5	Tactica T5	regularFit
Fabric	Type.911 + K-Net	RX EVO + K-Net	QUARTZ
Temperature	> +21 °C	+12 / +20 °C	> +21 °C
Endurance	5/5	5/5	4/5
Racing	2/5	2/5	2/5
Ride intensity	3/5	3/5	3/5
Breathability	5/5	3/5	5/5
Quick drying	5/5	4/5	5/5
Insulation	1/5	3/5	1/5
Pockets	2 thigh pockets	2 thigh pockets	—
Sizes	XS–XXL (range varies by colour)	XS–XL	XS–XXL (range varies by colour)
Windproof	—	1/5	—
Waterproof	—	1/5	—

ASSOS TACTICA Kieskäfer women's gravel Bib Shorts T5 - Grey

Size guide

Size	Hip (cm)	Hip (in)	Height (cm)	Height (in)
XS	80–86	31.5–33.9	145–160	57.1–63.0
S	87–93	34.3–36.6	155–168	61.0–66.1
M	94–100	37.0–39.4	163–178	64.2–70.1
L	101–107	39.8–42.1	168–180	66.1–70.9
XL	108–114	42.5–44.9	171–185	67.3–72.8
2XL (XLG)	115+	45.3+	175+	68.9+

Assos: measure around the fullest part of your hips, then factor in your height. Assos apparel is cut to mirror your body on the bike — it’s normal to feel bib straps and fabric pull while standing; in the riding position the garment clicks into place.

How to measure

Chest: around the fullest part, under the arms. Waist: around your natural waistline. Hips: around the fullest part. Keep the tape snug but not tight.

TallaSelect your size X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE

Description

The women’s version of Assos’s gravel bib from its Tactica | Adventure series: two thigh pockets for food and essentials, an insert Assos tuned for gravel and singletrack vibration, the Racing Series’ Type.911 fabric and rollBar bracing, in a Tactica fit that’s less aggressive than racingFit and less restrictive off the bike. Assos rates it 5/5 for endurance and adventure. For cool days, the Tactica Spring Fall adds insulation.