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: 51.10.136.1U.XS
Long rides, endless comfort. Developed with the feedback from winners of some of the world’s most challenging endurance cycling races, the ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature our unique three pocket configuration and have been designed for maximum comfort to help riders to stay outside for longer.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts have established themselves as the go-to shorts for long distance riding, with victories and Fastest Known Times on iconic events including the American Triple Crown (Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail), The Atlas Mountain Race and the Highland Trail 550.
Chosen by riders from the front to the back of the field due to their unique three pocket system and reputation for exceptional comfort over long distances.
Updated for 2025 with a new main body fabric utilising a higher gauge knit to deliver more compression whilst maintaining the fit and comfort loved by Albion’s community of athletes and adventurers.
The shorts also feature new straps knitted with polypropylene for faster and more effective moisture transfer away from the body, as well as the Rear Guard, an invisible panel above the pad at the rear of the shorts to enhance the durability and longevity of the product.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature Albion’s unique three pocket system, with two pockets on the legs and a rear side entry pocket for secure, accessible storage, and a lightweight chamois for long distance riding from market leaders in pad technology Elastic Interface.
Intended use:
Designed for maximum comfort and performance on long days out, whether you're riding on or off road.
Features:
Product care:
Wash at 30 degrees, do not tumble dry or bleach.
Materials and responsibility:
Sizing:
On bike fit. Fits true to size
Studio model
Height: 180cm, chest: 91cm, inner leg: 80cm
Wears size: Small
Product-id: M1BS2-1_2
| height/ weight | <160 cm | 159-167 | 165-173 | 171-179 | 177-185 | 183-191 | 189-197 | 195+ |
| <60kg | XS | XS | S | S | M | M | - | - |
| 59-66 | S | S | S | M | M | M | L | - |
| 65-72 | M | M | M | M | M | M | L | L |
| 71-78 | L | M/L | M | M | M/L | L | L | XL |
| 77-84 | XL | L | L | L | L | L | L/XL | XL |
| 83-90 | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
| 89-96 | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | - |
| 95kg+ | - | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | - | - |
Long rides, endless comfort. Developed with the feedback from winners of some of the world’s most challenging endurance cycling races, the ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature our unique three pocket configuration and have been designed for maximum comfort to help riders to stay outside for longer.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts have established themselves as the go-to shorts for long distance riding, with victories and Fastest Known Times on iconic events including the American Triple Crown (Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail), The Atlas Mountain Race and the Highland Trail 550.
Chosen by riders from the front to the back of the field due to their unique three pocket system and reputation for exceptional comfort over long distances.
Updated for 2025 with a new main body fabric utilising a higher gauge knit to deliver more compression whilst maintaining the fit and comfort loved by Albion’s community of athletes and adventurers.
The shorts also feature new straps knitted with polypropylene for faster and more effective moisture transfer away from the body, as well as the Rear Guard, an invisible panel above the pad at the rear of the shorts to enhance the durability and longevity of the product.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature Albion’s unique three pocket system, with two pockets on the legs and a rear side entry pocket for secure, accessible storage, and a lightweight chamois for long distance riding from market leaders in pad technology Elastic Interface.
Intended use:
Designed for maximum comfort and performance on long days out, whether you're riding on or off road.
Features:
Product care:
Wash at 30 degrees, do not tumble dry or bleach.
Materials and responsibility:
Sizing:
On bike fit. Fits true to size
Studio model
Height: 180cm, chest: 91cm, inner leg: 80cm
Wears size: Small
Product-id: M1BS2-3_2
| height/ weight | <160 cm | 159-167 | 165-173 | 171-179 | 177-185 | 183-191 | 189-197 | 195+ |
| <60kg | XS | XS | S | S | M | M | - | - |
| 59-66 | S | S | S | M | M | M | L | - |
| 65-72 | M | M | M | M | M | M | L | L |
| 71-78 | L | M/L | M | M | M/L | L | L | XL |
| 77-84 | XL | L | L | L | L | L | L/XL | XL |
| 83-90 | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
| 89-96 | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | - |
| 95kg+ | - | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | - | - |
Long rides, endless comfort. Developed with the feedback from winners of some of the world’s most challenging endurance cycling races, the ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature our unique three pocket configuration and have been designed for maximum comfort to help riders to stay outside for longer.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts have established themselves as the go-to shorts for long distance riding, with victories and Fastest Known Times on iconic events including the American Triple Crown (Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail), The Atlas Mountain Race and the Highland Trail 550.
Chosen by riders from the front to the back of the field due to their unique three pocket system and reputation for exceptional comfort over long distances.
Updated for 2025 with a new main body fabric utilising a higher gauge knit to deliver more compression whilst maintaining the fit and comfort loved by Albion’s community of athletes and adventurers.
The shorts also feature new straps knitted with polypropylene for faster and more effective moisture transfer away from the body, as well as the Rear Guard, an invisible panel above the pad at the rear of the shorts to enhance the durability and longevity of the product.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature Albion’s unique three pocket system, with two pockets on the legs and a rear side entry pocket for secure, accessible storage, and a lightweight chamois for long distance riding from market leaders in pad technology Elastic Interface.
Intended use:
Designed for maximum comfort and performance on long days out, whether you're riding on or off road.
Features:
Product care:
Wash at 30 degrees, do not tumble dry or bleach.
Materials and responsibility:
Sizing:
On bike fit. Fits true to size
Studio model
Height: 180cm, chest: 91cm, inner leg: 80cm
Wears size: Small
Product-id: M1BS2-2_2
| height/ weight | <160 cm | 159-167 | 165-173 | 171-179 | 177-185 | 183-191 | 189-197 | 195+ |
| <60kg | XS | XS | S | S | M | M | - | - |
| 59-66 | S | S | S | M | M | M | L | - |
| 65-72 | M | M | M | M | M | M | L | L |
| 71-78 | L | M/L | M | M | M/L | L | L | XL |
| 77-84 | XL | L | L | L | L | L | L/XL | XL |
| 83-90 | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
| 89-96 | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | - |
| 95kg+ | - | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | - | - |
Long rides, endless comfort. Developed with feedback from winners of some of the world’s most challenging endurance cycling races, the ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature our unique three pocket configuration and have been designed for maximum comfort to help riders to stay outside for longer.
Chosen by riders from the front to the back of the field due to their unique three pocket system and reputation for exceptional comfort over long distances, including a high stretch elastic strap system for quick and simple comfort breaks without having to remove layers.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature Albion’s unique three pocket system, with two pockets on the legs and a rear side entry pocket for secure, accessible storage, and a lightweight chamois for long distance riding from market leaders in pad technology Elastic Interface.
Product-id: W1BS3-1_1
| height/ weight | <150 cm | 149-157 | 155-163 | 161-169 | 167-175 | 173-181 | 179-187 | 185+ |
| <50kg | XS | XS | XS | S | S | M | - | - |
| 49-56 | S | XS | S | S | S/M | M | M/L | - |
| 55-62 | M | S | S | S/M | M | M | L | L |
| 61-68 | L | M | M | M | M | M/L | L | L |
| 67-74 | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | XL |
| 73-80 | - | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL |
| 79-86 | - | - | L | L | XL | XL | XL | - |
| 85kg+ | - | - | - | XL | XL | XL | - | - |
Lightweight, breathable short sleeve jersey designed for riding in hot weather. Designed for comfort and performance when riding in hot weather.
Wash at 30 degrees, do not tumble dry or bleach.
Materials and responsibility:
Fabric: mesh 87% recycled polyester, 13% elastane, sleeves/back 100% recycled polyester
Sizing:
This product has a close to the body, 'race' fit.
Studio Model:
Height: 183cm, chest: 101cm, inner leg: 91cm
Wears size: Medium
Product-id: A9R-6_3
| height/ weight | <160 cm | 159-167 | 165-173 | 171-179 | 177-185 | 183-191 | 189-197 | 195+ |
| <60kg | XS | XS | S | S | M | M | - | - |
| 59-66 | S | S | S | M | M | M | L | - |
| 65-72 | M | M | M | M | M | M | L | L |
| 71-78 | L | M/L | M | M | M/L | L | L | XL |
| 77-84 | XL | L | L | L | L | L | L/XL | XL |
| 83-90 | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
| 89-96 | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | - |
| 95kg+ | - | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | - | - |
Lightweight, breathable short sleeve jersey designed for riding in hot weather. Designed for comfort and performance when riding in hot weather.
Wash at 30 degrees, do not tumble dry or bleach.
Materials and responsibility:
Fabric: mesh 87% recycled polyester, 13% elastane, sleeves/back 100% recycled polyester
Sizing:
This product has a close to the body, 'race' fit.
Studio Model:
Height: 175cm, chest: 90cm, inner leg: 78cm
Wears size: Small
Product-id: A9R-4_3
| height/ weight | <160 cm | 159-167 | 165-173 | 171-179 | 177-185 | 183-191 | 189-197 | 195+ |
| <60kg | XS | XS | S | S | M | M | - | - |
| 59-66 | S | S | S | M | M | M | L | - |
| 65-72 | M | M | M | M | M | M | L | L |
| 71-78 | L | M/L | M | M | M/L | L | L | XL |
| 77-84 | XL | L | L | L | L | L | L/XL | XL |
| 83-90 | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
| 89-96 | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | - |
| 95kg+ | - | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | - | - |