Assos iJ.Habu.5 Jacket Info

Assos is unapologetic about their prices, but you know, that’s because they basically are the best. You don’t expect Mercedes to say that their SLK is just too expensive, so why would you the cycling clothing equivalent? What they do have in common is that as soon as you test drive them, you want one. The Assos ij.Habu.5 Jacket is the ultimate in cold weather gear, defying expectations by making its own rules.

Though the ij.Habu.5 is technically intended for early winter in the Assos Layering System mode, you will quickly find that depending on what base layers you pair it with, you can basically count on the Habu to keep you warm throughout the coldest months of the year. The front chest panels, upper arms and collar are made from Assos StratagonLite fabric which is a wind blocking material that feels more supple than typical wind blocking fabrics.  It moves with you as your arms, neck and body go through the necessary motions of cycling. To keep you insulated and well ventilated, Assos has inserted the RXQ textile on the sides, lower arms and back sections.  RXQ is a technical and innovative fleece fabric in the RX Series. It breathes with you. It’s brushed fleece structure inner surface is a hollow fiber micro-polyester blend featuring 3D air channels structure, which creates a next-to-body micro air cushion.

Essential to the proper functioning of the system is the fit.  In order to sense the ventilation needs of your body, the Habu must fit snuggly when you are in the tuck position and be paired with the perfect insulator layer. You won’t have to worry about storage restrictions since the patch rear pockets are extremely roomy, even in size small. The center pocket is large enough to hold another jacket or the sturmPrinz, should you worry about the weather getting even worse as the ride progresses. And the two side pockets have zippers, so you will never have to worry about your keys bouncing silently out and disappearing into the accumulating snow. And for those riders who like to have their touch screen handsets within easy reach, a special compartment has been incorporated to the upper left arm sleeve.   It will hold your iPhone or iPod in place, and you will even be able to work the screen through the mesh that secures the iPhone in place. Now you can answer the phone or adjust the music you are listening to with ultimate ease.

The Assos ij.Habu.5 Jacket may just be the best, most utilitarian winter cycling jacket you’ll ever buy.