EQUIPE RS 2/3 JACKET S11

EQUIPE RS 2/3 JACKET S11

This performance-oriented road cycling jacket from Assos – also known as the EQUIPE RS Spring Fall Jacket S11 – was developed for transitional seasons with changeable Swiss weather. It combines the insulating ADAMANT textile with the ultralight Sens Air Plus in a twinDeck construction to deliver warmth without unnecessary bulk while drying quickly. The sleeves use VIPER for all-around aerodynamic support, while the valveTec Diffusor vents on the shoulders actively control ventilation during high intensity efforts. The result is a second-skin fit following AEPD 11 racingFit that sits stable during sprints and aggressive positions with minimal flapping.

• twinDeck front with ADAMANT inside and Sens Air Plus outside for warmth, breathability and quick drying.
• VIPER sleeves with 3D rhombus structure for medium insulation and second-skin aerodynamics.
• valveTec Diffusor: shoulder openings actively regulate airflow during intense efforts.
• AEPD 11 racingFit with 360° stability and compression, based on WorldTour feedback.
• Back area with high ventilation and STABILIZATOR V11 to stabilize loaded pockets.
• Reflective details on valve ports and pockets for better visibility in twilight.

Technical Details and Features

At the center is the twinDeck construction: ADAMANT sits soft and warm against the skin, while Sens Air Plus on the outside acts as an abrasion-resistant, highly breathable layer that modulates temperature. The VIPER sleeves connect aerodynamically, provide noticeable support around the arm and maintain the balance between insulation and moisture transport. At the back, a highly ventilated panel construction ensures efficient heat dissipation, while STABILIZATOR V11 reduces sagging of loaded pockets. The valveTec Diffusor vents on the shoulders act like small air valves that exchange interior air at speed and keep the microclimate dry. For visibility, the valve openings as well as double stripes under the pockets are reflective, without adding unnecessary weight.

Applications and Benefits

The jacket is optimized for fast training and racing in spring and autumn – ideal when it's fresh but you're still riding at high intensity. In tests, it showed its strengths particularly at brisk pace and dry conditions; it's deliberately not designed as a fully waterproof solution, but prioritizes breathability and aerodynamics. Depending on personal cold sensitivity, it works very well from about 8°C upwards, but cools down faster during breaks – typical for race clothing with strong ventilation. For harsher conditions, you can combine it with a light rain jacket over it or a Spring/Fall baselayer underneath to extend the range of use in Switzerland from morning hours at Lake Zurich to windy Alpine passes.

Fit, Visibility and Layering

The AEPD 11 racingFit fit sits in the saddle like a second skin, reduces wrinkle formation and supports a stable aero position, which is particularly convincing during long intervals on the road bike. Reflective elements on the shoulder vents and pocket area increase your presence in twilight without disturbing the clean race design. Assos recommends the jacket for high-intensity sessions in the transitional season and suggests suitable layering partners like RS Spring Fall Bibs or a light Rain Jacket for "more weather". We have this model available in four variants, so you can find the right look for your Swiss training rides depending on style and application.