{"product_id":"assos-womens-uma-gtv-spring-fall-cycling-vest-s11","title":"Assos Women's UMA GTV Spring Fall Cycling Vest S11","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAssos Women's UMA GTV Spring Fall Cycling Vest S11\u003c\/strong\u003e is a three-season layering piece built for riders who need targeted weather protection without sacrificing breathability or packability. At 144 grams, it covers the critical temperature window between 53–68°F and handles the kind of variable conditions — wind, light rain, dropping temps mid-ride — where a full jacket is too much and a base layer isn't enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhat separates the GTV from a standard softshell vest is Assos's zone-specific construction. The \u003cstrong\u003eCORE Light softshell\u003c\/strong\u003e — a waterproof, windproof membrane (\u0026gt;25,000mm water column) — covers the shoulders and chest, the zones that take the most wind and rain exposure on a moving rider. The belly and mid-section use \u003cstrong\u003eLITHIUM Medium insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e, a higher-stretch midweight material that prioritizes freedom of movement over weather resistance. The result is meaningful protection where it counts, without restricting breathing or pedaling mechanics across the midsection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoad and gravel riders who train through spring and fall and need a packable vest for shoulder-season conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRiders who already own the GT Spring Fall Jersey C2 — the raw-cut cuffs and overall volume are designed to layer cleanly over it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWomen seeking a vest that handles a light rain shower, not sustained wet weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRiders who run hot and need the rear panel's breathability to manage temperature on climbs or harder efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsider a full jacket instead if\u003c\/em\u003e your typical ride involves sustained rain or temperatures consistently below 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit and layering clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: The regular fit is designed to layer over a jersey; if you typically size up in vests for layering room, stay with your standard Assos size given the raw-cut cuffs keep bulk down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRide intensity match\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rated 3\/5 for ride intensity — suits moderate-effort road rides; high-output intervals may overheat the insulated front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather window\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a wind-and-light-rain vest, not a rain jacket — the 13,400 g\/m²\/24hr breathability rating reflects a balance point between protection and ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORE Light Softshell (Shoulders and Chest):\u003c\/strong\u003e The membrane across the body's leading edge is both waterproof (\u0026gt;25,000mm water column) and windproof, blocking the primary exposure zone on a descending or headwind effort. The OEKO-TEX certified, PFAS-free construction means the durable water repellency doesn't rely on fluorinated chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLITHIUM Medium Insulation (Belly Panel):\u003c\/strong\u003e The mid-section uses a stretchier, midweight insulated fabric rather than extending the softshell. This keeps the vest from restricting breathing mechanics and adds thermal retention where the body needs it without the stiffness of a full membrane across the torso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lightweight, high-breathability back panel (rated 4\/5) allows heat and moisture vapor to escape during efforts. This is the primary thermoregulation valve — critical for variable-intensity rides where you're generating varying amounts of heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw-Cut Cuffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e No banding or hem at the cuffs means less bunching when layering under a jersey's cuffs and slightly less thermal mass in the arm channel. Designed specifically for use over the GT Spring Fall Jersey C2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackability:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 144g, the vest compresses small enough to pocket mid-ride if conditions improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone-specific protection — genuine waterproof\/windproof coverage up front with active breathability at the back; extremely light and packable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insulation rating is moderate (2\/5); not designed for sustained cold or heavy rain; rear panel breathability means less thermal retention for slower or low-output riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The split-material construction (CORE Light softshell + LITHIUM Medium insulation in a single vest) addresses two different weather protection needs simultaneously rather than compromising between them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we reach for the GTV Vest when a rider needs one piece that works across the widest range of spring and fall conditions without committing to a jacket. The weight-to-protection ratio is genuinely hard to beat in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assos","offers":[{"title":"Future Dusk \/ L","offer_id":53420539478323,"sku":"12.34.424.2T.L","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Future Dusk \/ XL","offer_id":53420539511091,"sku":"12.34.424.2T.XL","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/assos-womens-GTV-Spring-Fall-cycling-Vest-S11-future-dusk-1.jpg?v=1782759127","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/assos-womens-uma-gtv-spring-fall-cycling-vest-s11","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}