The ASSOS TACTICA Kieskäfer Gravel Bib Shorts T5 are engineered for long-distance gravel riding and off-road exploration, combining durable construction with the comfort and stability required for rough terrain. Developed within the ASSOS TACTICA range, these ASSOS gravel bib shorts are designed to handle extended rides, unpredictable surfaces, and multi-surface adventures while maintaining the brand’s signature performance fit.
The shorts use robust, abrasion-resistant textiles that provide compressive muscle support while remaining breathable for long hours in the saddle. The gravel-specific construction integrates practical storage solutions, allowing riders to carry ride essentials without the need for additional bags. The TACTICA insert is tuned for off-road riding, delivering enhanced shock absorption and ventilation to manage vibrations and heat during demanding gravel and endurance rides.
Key features
ASSOS TACTICA Kieskäfer Gravel Bib Shorts T5 developed for gravel riding and multi-surface adventures
Durable, abrasion-resistant fabrics designed for rough terrain and long rides
Compressive textile construction for muscle support and stability
Gravel-specific insert providing enhanced shock absorption and breathability
Integrated storage pockets for carrying ride essentials on long adventures
Ergonomic panel construction supporting comfort during extended off-road efforts
Performance profile
Fit: Performance gravel fit
Conditions: Gravel riding and endurance adventures
Durability: Abrasion-resistant construction for off-road terrain
Support: Compressive fabrics for muscle stabilisation
Size & fit
Performance fit designed for stability and comfort during long gravel rides
Ergonomic panel construction supports natural pedalling motion
High-stretch fabrics allow freedom of movement over varied terrain
Composition
Main: Polyamide / Elastane performance blend
Bib straps: Polyester / Elastane mesh
Care & washing instructions
Machine wash cold with similar colours. Do not bleach, tumble dry, iron, or dry clean. Hang dry to maintain fabric durability and elasticity.
Product-id: 51.10.136.18.S
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An iconic shape that we loved to wear, born and popularized in the nineties. A decade of indelible, extreme and contradictory cultural changes. The ANVMA ’99 is a bold and unapologetic step towards a modern chapter in sportswear. A classic frame, redesigned for today’s athletes who practice outdoor sports. Visionaries who seek new and alternative performance focused kit. Inspired by modern urban explorers and the artists who dominated the hardcore and hip hop scene. A time as good as hazelnuts with raisins were, or quite simply, when street life rewarded both the excluded and the righteous.
Frame: BLK
Lens: VZUM™ LEAF
Fit: Regular – High Bridge
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Alba Optics
An iconic shape that we loved to wear, born and popularized in the nineties. A decade of indelible, extreme and contradictory cultural changes. The ANVMA ’99 is a bold and unapologetic step towards a modern chapter in sportswear. A classic frame, redesigned for today’s athletes who practice outdoor sports. Visionaries who seek new and alternative performance focused kit. Inspired by modern urban explorers and the artists who dominated the hardcore and hip hop scene. A time as good as hazelnuts with raisins were, or quite simply, when street life rewarded both the excluded and the righteous.
Alba Optics
An iconic shape that we loved to wear, born and popularized in the nineties. A decade of indelible, extreme and contradictory cultural changes. The ANVMA ’99 is a bold and unapologetic step towards a modern chapter in sportswear. A classic frame, redesigned for today’s athletes who practice outdoor sports. Visionaries who seek new and alternative performance focused kit. Inspired by modern urban explorers and the artists who dominated the hardcore and hip hop scene. A time as good as hazelnuts with raisins were, or quite simply, when street life rewarded both the excluded and the righteous.
Alba Optics
An iconic shape that we loved to wear, born and popularized in the nineties. A decade of indelible, extreme and contradictory cultural changes. The ANVMA ’99 is a bold and unapologetic step towards a modern chapter in sportswear. A classic frame, redesigned for today’s athletes who practice outdoor sports. Visionaries who seek new and alternative performance focused kit. Inspired by modern urban explorers and the artists who dominated the hardcore and hip hop scene. A time as good as hazelnuts with raisins were, or quite simply, when street life rewarded both the excluded and the righteous.
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Ideal in bright sunlight, keeping natural colour perception and increasing colour contrast.
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Alba Optics
An iconic shape that we loved to wear, born and popularized in the nineties. A decade of indelible, extreme and contradictory cultural changes. The ANVMA ’99 is a bold and unapologetic step towards a modern chapter in sportswear. A classic frame, redesigned for today’s athletes who practice outdoor sports. Visionaries who seek new and alternative performance focused kit. Inspired by modern urban explorers and the artists who dominated the hardcore and hip hop scene. A time as good as hazelnuts with raisins were, or quite simply, when street life rewarded both the excluded and the righteous.
Alba Optics
An iconic shape that we loved to wear, born and popularized in the nineties. A decade of indelible, extreme and contradictory cultural changes. The ANVMA ’99 is a bold and unapologetic step towards a modern chapter in sportswear. A classic frame, redesigned for today’s athletes who practice outdoor sports. Visionaries who seek new and alternative performance focused kit. Inspired by modern urban explorers and the artists who dominated the hardcore and hip hop scene. A time as good as hazelnuts with raisins were, or quite simply, when street life rewarded both the excluded and the righteous.
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