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.

What is Assos’s Endurance Series (Mille and Uma)?

Mille | Endurance (men) and Uma | Endurance (women) are what Assos describes as its complete series for long-distance riding: streamlined regularFit cuts, ultra-plush inserts and muscle-hugging, temperature-regulating fabrics. Our Mille GT, GTS, GTO and GTS Spring Fall, and the Uma GT, GTV and GT Half Shorts, are in it. Assos rates these bibs 4/5 or 5/5 for endurance; for racing, look at Equipe | Racing (men) and Dyora | Racing (women).

Which Assos insert (chamois) is right, and how long a ride is it for?

Assos doesn’t give ride durations; it publishes each insert’s thickness and a 1–5 “ride intensity” rating. Race inserts are thin and firm: Equipe R / Dyora R S11 and Equipe RS S11 use a single 9 mm layer (intensity 4/5 and 5/5). Endurance inserts add cushioning: Mille GT / Uma GT S11 12 mm (3/5), Mille GTS S11 twin 9 + 4 mm (4/5), Mille GTO S11 twin 11 + 10 mm (4/5). Dyora RSV and Uma GTV use 9 mm with 4 mm ultraDistance pads under the sit bones. Thicker isn’t automatically better for long days: Assos builds the 9 + 4 mm RSV for ultra-endurance racing, for riders in an aggressive position.

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 Uma GTV Women Bib Shorts S11

Black Series

€280,00

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The essentials

Best for

Long rides
Gran fondos
Summer

ASSOS Uma GTV Women Bib Shorts S11 - Black Series

Technologies

Rated by ASSOS

Endurance
Racing
Ride intensity
Breathability
Quick drying
Insulation

Specifications

Insert	Ultra Distance S11 · 9+4 mm
Series	Uma \| Endurance
Fit	regularFit
Fabric	OSSIDIA + Sens AIR
Temperature	> +21 °C
Sizes	XS–L

Ultra Distance S11 · 9+4 mm

Assos’s Ultra Distance S11 chamois (twin layer, 9 + 4 mm), with Shock-Absorb Damping System Twin, goldenGate 2.0, kraterCooler and whirlKrater.

OSSIDIA + Sens AIR

OSSIDIA, a warp knit with ultrathin elastic yarns, wraps the large muscles in gentle, fatigue-reducing compression. A panel of Sens AIR across the lower stomach removes pressure in aggressive riding positions.

regularFit

The epitome of Assos’s regularFit, engineered for total comfort on the longest rides. In Assos’s fit guide, regularFit is a balanced technical fit with moderately compressive fabrics: supportive without the tight feel of the Racing models.

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.

INject leg gripper

Silicone grip infused only across the back of the raw-cut leg opening: less friction and weight, and the grip is protected from sun and sweat while still holding securely.

bisiClick

Twin magnetic closures anchor the bib straps: intuitive to release and reconnect for a quick nature break, but secure enough not to come undone by accident.

zeroPressure Waist

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

Shock-Absorb Damping System Twin (9 + 4 mm)

A two-layer platform: 9 mm of foam plus 4 mm ultraDistance inserts under the sit bones, which Assos orients for aggressive positions. Thermoformed shaping eliminates ridges and irritation.

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).

kraterCooler

Perforations at the insert’s leading edge draw in cooling air to keep the microclimate dry and cool.

whirlKrater

Perforations spread across the insert create a swirl of cooling airflow instead of a one-way breeze.

ASSOS Uma GTV Women Bib Shorts S11 - Black Series

Compare with

	ASSOS Uma GTV Women Bib Shorts S11 - Black SeriesAssos’s premium women’s endurance bib for long days: bisiClick magnetic strap closures for quick nature breaks, OSSIDIA compression with a Sens AIR stomach panel and a twin-layer Ultra Distance S11 insert (9 + 4 mm).	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.	ASSOS Dyora RSV Women Bib Shorts S11 - Black Series Choose it for Assos’s top women’s race bib: Kompressor legs, ELECTRIFIED grip and a 9 + 4 mm insert built for ultra-endurance racing.
Regular price	€280,00	€160,00	€350,00
Safety rating	—	—	—
Insert	Ultra Distance S11 · 9+4 mm	GT S11 · 12 mm	RSV S11 · 9+4 mm
Series	Uma \| Endurance	Uma \| Endurance	Dyora \| Racing
Fit	regularFit	regularFit	AEDP flederMann racingFit
Fabric	OSSIDIA + Sens AIR	QUARTZ	Type.959Kompressor + Type.911
Temperature	> +21 °C	> +21 °C	> +21 °C
Endurance	5/5	4/5	—
Racing	3/5	2/5	5/5
Ride intensity	3/5	3/5	5/5
Breathability	5/5	5/5	5/5
Quick drying	5/5	5/5	5/5
Insulation	1/5	1/5	1/5
Sizes	XS–L	XS–XXL (range varies by colour)	XS–L

ASSOS Uma GTV Women Bib Shorts S11 - Black Series

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.

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Description

Assos’s premium women’s endurance bib for long days: bisiClick magnetic strap closures for quick nature breaks, OSSIDIA compression with a Sens AIR stomach panel and a twin-layer Ultra Distance S11 insert (9 + 4 mm). Assos rates it 5/5 for endurance. For a lighter, simpler bib, the Uma GT costs less.