Assos RS Gloves TARGA

Superlight short-finger summer racing gloves with maximum breathability and a recalibrated wrist cut for unrestricted hand movement in the drops.

Why riders pick them

• Breezer Tex ultralight body — heavy summer gloves trap heat against the back of the hand and start to feel like a sponge after one climb. The TARGA's open-weave ultralight body keeps air moving across the hand so they stay cool and dry, even on long July rides.
• Recalibrated wrist cut — most racing gloves bunch and pinch at the wrist when you drop into the hooks. The new TARGA wrist removes material exactly where the joint bends, so there's less wrinkling, less restriction, and a cleaner range of motion in the drops.
• Perforated synthetic palm — too much palm material means sweaty hands and a softer grip when you push hard. The perforated palm holds bar feel and grip while letting heat out, so braking and shifting stay precise even at threshold.
• 3D anatomical shape — five textiles, ten panels and three components are stitched into a curved shape that follows the hand as it grips the bar. No twisting, no pulling — the glove sits where it should from the first km to the last.
• Race Series fit — second-skin feel without flapping fabric, so inputs to the bike stay direct and clean even under sprint-level pressure.

Specifications

• Temperature range: above +21 °C
• Riding conditions: warm
• Fit: racing
• Breathability: 5/5 · Quick drying: 5/5 · Packability: 5/5 · Insulation: 1/5
• Composition — Back: 62% PA / 38% EA · Palm: 60% PA / 40% PU · Thumb: 94% PL / 6% EA · Inside fabric: 100% PL

Why Approved Cycling recommends them

The TARGA are the right choice when you want a lightweight, race-fit summer glove without the all-out aero focus of the RSR Speed S11. They breathe at the top of the scale, the new wrist cut is a real upgrade in the drops, and the perforated palm keeps grip honest in the heat. A great everyday hot-weather pick for fast group rides, hard training, and amateur racing.