Didn't see any Assos Gear on Stage 16 - Giro

[masking_agent]

Did anyone see any Assos gear being worn by the pro's during Stage 16 of the Giro ?

For a company that claims they make the best and highest quality cycling apparel for cold/wet/adverse cycling conditions, I don't understand why they are so scarce in the pro peloton.

 

[Master50]

Doesn't BMC use Assos? maybe they don't sponsor a PT team. We old farts are sponsoring Assos. I have added a bit here and there. Pretty much love the cold weather stuff and the shorts.
Consistently last longer and function effectively. My Airblock tights must be 9 years old?

 

[Afrank]

BMC use Pearl Izumi. I think the Swiss national team is the only one that wears Assos.

 

[luckyboy]

I distinctly remember seeing a photo of someone wearing Assos gloves. I'll check

edit: Paolini

Must have been some riders wearing their thermal wear or rebranded jackets like they do with the Gabba.

 

[Angliru]

Like Luckyboy mentioned with Castelli's Gabba jerseys, if the maker is not one that sponsors the team, the team's will black out the manufacturer name with marker. If a rider prefers an Assos item I would guess if he has the okay of the team he'd simply cover up the Assos name to avoid upsetting the team clothing sponsor. I too am a bit surprised that the manufacturer considered the best in the sport isn't visible as a sponsor at it's highest level.