With their decadently smooth feel and full-length design, the Assos UMA GT Summer Half Tights with no pad will keep you moving in complete, UV-protected comfort during all but the hottest rides. Answering the call for tights without a technical pad insert, Assos used their proven Type.429 fabric to create the leg paneling - it's a material much heralded for being highly breathable, buttery soft against the skin, and featuring built-in UPF protection.
The fit of the tights falls under 'regularFit', meaning they’re lightly compressive where they need to be, but not as tight as Assos' racingFit apparel. The fabric panels flex with each leg movement, as they’re both pre-shaped and sewn to fully wrap and support the upper and lower leg muscles while in motion.
This pad-free version gives you total versatility, letting you bring the famous ASSOS comfort levels to your gym workouts, cross training or simply daily life.
Assos Size Guide
Assos is towards the 'race' end of cycling clothing - it is created with hard riding in mind and is therefore primarily designed with a snug, aerodynamic fit.
When you get the fit right, it is fabulous. Assos themselves describe it as having 'a very slimming, anatomical cut' and diplomatically suggest that 'if your build is less than slim or if you like your fit looser, go up in size'!
If you are still unsure, feel free to contact us.
Bottoms*
| VeloVixen Size | Hips | Height |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 80-86cm / 31.5-33.8" | 145-160cm / 4'10"- 5'3" |
| Small | 87-93cm / 33.9-36.6" | 155-168cm / 5'1"- 5'6" |
| Medium | 94-100cm / 36.7-39.4" | 163-178cm / 5'4"- 5'10" |
| Large | 101-107cm / 39.5-41.1" | 168-180cm / 5'6"- 5'11" |
| X-Large | 108-114cm / 41.2-44.9" | 171-185cm / 5'7- 6'1" |
| XX-Large | 115cm+ / 45"+ | 175cm+ / 5'9"+ |
* This includes all cycling shorts and tights.
Measure at the fullest part of your hips when standing upright.
Note: the inside leg measurement is naturally less relevant for shorts than for tights!
Tops*
| VeloVixen Size | Chest Size | Height |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 77-82cm / 30.3-32.3" | 145-160cm / 4'10"- 5'3" |
| Small | 83-88cm / 32.4-34.6" | 155-168cm / 5'1"- 5'6" |
| Medium | 89-95cm / 34.7-37.4" | 163-178cm / 5'4"- 5'10" |
| Large | 996-103cm / 37.5-40.5" | 168-180cm / 5'6"- 5'11" |
| X-Large | 104-111cm / 40.6-43.7" | 171-185cm / 5'7- 6'1" |
| XX-Large | 112cm+ / 43.8" | 175cm+ / 5'9"+ |
* This includes all jerseys, jackets, vests, gilets and shells - but not Skinfoil base layers: these are ultrastretchy and approximately S = UK 10, M = UK 12, L = UK 14.
Measure around the widest part of your chest, just underneath your arms.
Socks & Toe Covers
| VeloVixen Size | Assos Size | Euro Shoe Size | UK Shoe Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0 |
35-38
|
2.5-5
|
| Medium | I |
39-42
|
6-7.5
|
| Large | II | 43-46 | 8-11 |
Shoe Covers
| VeloVixen Size | Assos Size | Euro Shoe Size | UK Shoe Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0 |
36-38
|
3.5-5
|
| Medium | I |
39-40
|
6-6.5
|
| Large | II | 41-42 |
7-7.5
|
| X-Large | III |
43-46
|
8-11 |
Gloves
| VeloVixen Size | Hand Size |
|---|---|
| X-Small | 17.5-19.0cm / 6.9-7.5" |
| Small | 18.5-20.0cm / 7.3-7.9" |
| Medium | 20.0-22.0cm / 7.9-8.6" |
| Large | 22.0-23.5cm / 8.6-9.2" |
| X-Large | 23.5-25.5cm / 9.2-10.0" |
| XX-Large | 25cm+ / 10.0"+ |
Measure around the widest part of your hand.
Caps
Much of Assos' headwear is one size fits all. However, if there is a choice of sizes on the product you're interested in, this is how to gauge it:
| VeloVixen Size | Assos Size | Head Size |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 0 | 48-53cm / 18.8-20.8" |
| Medium | I | 53-58cm / 20.9-22.8" |
| Large | II | 58-63cm / 22.9-24.8" |
Measure around the circumference of your head where your cap would sit.
For many years now, ASSOS of Switzerland has been one of the most respected names in cycling. The only catch, from a female cycling perspective, was their notoriously... how would you say?... 'traditional' approach to marketing their women's kit.
But in 2016, everything changed. As they say themselves, it went 'from bad to badass'.
Gone was the risqué photography, in came strong imagery of strong women doing serious cycling. Their imagery and ethos now matches the exceptional quality of their clothing. It does justice to their 40 years of cycling experience and their true passion and expertise in what they produce.
As they sponsor their first women's pro team in 2018, Cyclance Pro Cycling, we have nothing but respect for how they have turned things around for female cyclists.
How did it start? In 1976, ASSOS was founded by Toni Maier with the first carbon fiber bicycle frame. Toni spent painstaking time testing the bike in the wind tunnel, but it eventually dawned on him that it was the riders' clothing that was the main cause of drag.
Toni naturally then turned his attention to kit - and promptly invented the first Lycra® cycling shorts. It's their bottom halves that they are still most recognised for. Fast forward to today, and ASSOS have now contributed to over 350 gold medals at world championships and Olympic games.
ASSOS works as hard as any brand we know with its suppliers and test team to produce fabrics and fits that make it - in our view - the Rolls Royce of cycling kit. They've been at the vanguard of many of the really big innovations that have shaped the evolution of cycling, including the first sublimation of a cycling jersey in 1980, the first elastic interface cycling short insert in 2001 and the 'fastest bodysuit on earth' in 2004.
Today, ASSOS has multiple sponsorships of World Tour teams and riders. It's a brand for the purist - for passionate cyclists who appreciate the very best. We're delighted to have them as part of the VeloVixen stable of great brands.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2-3 working days, often sooner. Within the UK we use Royal Mail's Tracked service - you will receive a tracking code with your order once it is shipped.
Next Day Delivery (guaranteed by 12pm with Royal Mail) is available on some products when ordered before 1pm. This option will be shown next to the specific product when available.
If your particular size is not shown, feel free to contact us by email at contact@velovixen.com. Please note some deliveries may take longer if we need to order a product in.
For details on how to return products, click here.
Note for custom products: dispatch of pre-ordered, custom products will take place as soon as they arrive with us from the factory. They cannot be returned or exchanged.
Description
With their decadently smooth feel and full-length design, the Assos UMA GT Summer Half Tights with no pad will keep you moving in complete, UV-protected comfort during all but the hottest rides. Answering the call for tights without a technical pad insert, Assos used their proven Type.429 fabric to create the leg paneling - it's a material much heralded for being highly breathable, buttery soft against the skin, and featuring built-in UPF protection.
The fit of the tights falls under 'regularFit', meaning they’re lightly compressive where they need to be, but not as tight as Assos' racingFit apparel. The fabric panels flex with each leg movement, as they’re both pre-shaped and sewn to fully wrap and support the upper and lower leg muscles while in motion.
This pad-free version gives you total versatility, letting you bring the famous ASSOS comfort levels to your gym workouts, cross training or simply daily life.
Tech Spec
Size Guide
Assos Size Guide
Assos is towards the 'race' end of cycling clothing - it is created with hard riding in mind and is therefore primarily designed with a snug, aerodynamic fit.
When you get the fit right, it is fabulous. Assos themselves describe it as having 'a very slimming, anatomical cut' and diplomatically suggest that 'if your build is less than slim or if you like your fit looser, go up in size'!
If you are still unsure, feel free to contact us.
Bottoms*
| VeloVixen Size | Hips | Height |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 80-86cm / 31.5-33.8" | 145-160cm / 4'10"- 5'3" |
| Small | 87-93cm / 33.9-36.6" | 155-168cm / 5'1"- 5'6" |
| Medium | 94-100cm / 36.7-39.4" | 163-178cm / 5'4"- 5'10" |
| Large | 101-107cm / 39.5-41.1" | 168-180cm / 5'6"- 5'11" |
| X-Large | 108-114cm / 41.2-44.9" | 171-185cm / 5'7- 6'1" |
| XX-Large | 115cm+ / 45"+ | 175cm+ / 5'9"+ |
* This includes all cycling shorts and tights.
Measure at the fullest part of your hips when standing upright.
Note: the inside leg measurement is naturally less relevant for shorts than for tights!
Tops*
| VeloVixen Size | Chest Size | Height |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 77-82cm / 30.3-32.3" | 145-160cm / 4'10"- 5'3" |
| Small | 83-88cm / 32.4-34.6" | 155-168cm / 5'1"- 5'6" |
| Medium | 89-95cm / 34.7-37.4" | 163-178cm / 5'4"- 5'10" |
| Large | 996-103cm / 37.5-40.5" | 168-180cm / 5'6"- 5'11" |
| X-Large | 104-111cm / 40.6-43.7" | 171-185cm / 5'7- 6'1" |
| XX-Large | 112cm+ / 43.8" | 175cm+ / 5'9"+ |
* This includes all jerseys, jackets, vests, gilets and shells - but not Skinfoil base layers: these are ultrastretchy and approximately S = UK 10, M = UK 12, L = UK 14.
Measure around the widest part of your chest, just underneath your arms.
Socks & Toe Covers
| VeloVixen Size | Assos Size | Euro Shoe Size | UK Shoe Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0 |
35-38
|
2.5-5
|
| Medium | I |
39-42
|
6-7.5
|
| Large | II | 43-46 | 8-11 |
Shoe Covers
| VeloVixen Size | Assos Size | Euro Shoe Size | UK Shoe Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0 |
36-38
|
3.5-5
|
| Medium | I |
39-40
|
6-6.5
|
| Large | II | 41-42 |
7-7.5
|
| X-Large | III |
43-46
|
8-11 |
Gloves
| VeloVixen Size | Hand Size |
|---|---|
| X-Small | 17.5-19.0cm / 6.9-7.5" |
| Small | 18.5-20.0cm / 7.3-7.9" |
| Medium | 20.0-22.0cm / 7.9-8.6" |
| Large | 22.0-23.5cm / 8.6-9.2" |
| X-Large | 23.5-25.5cm / 9.2-10.0" |
| XX-Large | 25cm+ / 10.0"+ |
Measure around the widest part of your hand.
Caps
Much of Assos' headwear is one size fits all. However, if there is a choice of sizes on the product you're interested in, this is how to gauge it:
| VeloVixen Size | Assos Size | Head Size |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 0 | 48-53cm / 18.8-20.8" |
| Medium | I | 53-58cm / 20.9-22.8" |
| Large | II | 58-63cm / 22.9-24.8" |
Measure around the circumference of your head where your cap would sit.
Who's Behind It
For many years now, ASSOS of Switzerland has been one of the most respected names in cycling. The only catch, from a female cycling perspective, was their notoriously... how would you say?... 'traditional' approach to marketing their women's kit.
But in 2016, everything changed. As they say themselves, it went 'from bad to badass'.
Gone was the risqué photography, in came strong imagery of strong women doing serious cycling. Their imagery and ethos now matches the exceptional quality of their clothing. It does justice to their 40 years of cycling experience and their true passion and expertise in what they produce.
As they sponsor their first women's pro team in 2018, Cyclance Pro Cycling, we have nothing but respect for how they have turned things around for female cyclists.
How did it start? In 1976, ASSOS was founded by Toni Maier with the first carbon fiber bicycle frame. Toni spent painstaking time testing the bike in the wind tunnel, but it eventually dawned on him that it was the riders' clothing that was the main cause of drag.
Toni naturally then turned his attention to kit - and promptly invented the first Lycra® cycling shorts. It's their bottom halves that they are still most recognised for. Fast forward to today, and ASSOS have now contributed to over 350 gold medals at world championships and Olympic games.
ASSOS works as hard as any brand we know with its suppliers and test team to produce fabrics and fits that make it - in our view - the Rolls Royce of cycling kit. They've been at the vanguard of many of the really big innovations that have shaped the evolution of cycling, including the first sublimation of a cycling jersey in 1980, the first elastic interface cycling short insert in 2001 and the 'fastest bodysuit on earth' in 2004.
Today, ASSOS has multiple sponsorships of World Tour teams and riders. It's a brand for the purist - for passionate cyclists who appreciate the very best. We're delighted to have them as part of the VeloVixen stable of great brands.
Delivery & Returns
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2-3 working days, often sooner. Within the UK we use Royal Mail's Tracked service - you will receive a tracking code with your order once it is shipped.
Next Day Delivery (guaranteed by 12pm with Royal Mail) is available on some products when ordered before 1pm. This option will be shown next to the specific product when available.
If your particular size is not shown, feel free to contact us by email at contact@velovixen.com. Please note some deliveries may take longer if we need to order a product in.
For details on how to return products, click here.
Note for custom products: dispatch of pre-ordered, custom products will take place as soon as they arrive with us from the factory. They cannot be returned or exchanged.