RS Gloves TARGA

Assos RS Gloves TARGA

The Assos RS Gloves TARGA are super-lightweight half-finger gloves for hot summer days and intense road cycling sessions in Switzerland. Their newly calibrated wrist silhouette creates space for bending in riding position while reducing volume and wrinkle formation. The close-fitting, ergonomic construction follows the natural hand position on the handlebars and provides direct bar feel with high breathability. The heart of the design is the airy Breezer Tex fabric on the back of the hand, combined with perforated synthetic palms for secure grip.

• Super-lightweight half-finger construction for summer
• Newly calibrated wrist cut for greater freedom of movement
• Breezer Tex on back of hand for maximum breathability
• Perforated synthetic palm for grip and direct bar feel
• Absorbent terry strip on thumb for wiping
• Composition: Back 62% PA / 38% EA; Palm 60% PA / 40% PU; Thumb 94% PL / 6% EA; Inside 100% PL
• Sizes from XS to 2XL; 2-year warranty and Crash Policy

Technical Details and Features

The RS Gloves TARGA combine five different textiles in ten precisely cut sections to form an anatomical 3D cut around the hand. The open Breezer Tex fabric promotes air exchange, keeping hands cool and dry even on steep climbs or during intervals. The perforated palm minimizes friction without dampening the fine feedback at the handlebars, and supports a secure grip both in the drops and on the hoods. A highly absorbent terry strip on the thumb serves as a practical wiping zone on long summer rides.

Applications and Benefits

These gloves are ideal for summer and high-intensity rides, from after-work training around Zurich to long Alpine passes. The airy material mix and perforated palms support grip, comfort and control when sweat and heat increase. The freer wrist cut maintains high mobility, which is particularly noticeable in sprint or descent positions. In general, suitable summer gloves help manage vibrations, protect the skin and improve handling – points that cycling publications also emphasize as key buying criteria.

What Sets the TARGA Generation Apart

Compared to the previous generation, material was specifically removed at the wrist to reduce volume and facilitate bending in racing position. The result is less wrinkle formation and even smoother putting on and taking off, without changing the proven hand articulation. The TARGA revision maintains the performance-oriented Race Series DNA and translates it into noticeable comfort on Swiss roads and gravel sections. This creates a balanced overall package of lightness, ventilation and direct feedback at the handlebars.