MAAP has released its first endurance-focused kit collection called Aeon, which promises a “ghost-like feel” to enable you to “focus on the road ahead”.
The new range includes two jerseys and bib shorts. It focuses on comfort with what MAAP calls advanced construction techniques and high-tech materials.
The jerseys use Polartec fabric, which aids your body’s natural cooling process, while the shorts use soft yarns and a 3D Thermo Moulded chamois for “all-day comfort”.
MAAP hasn’t sacrificed its flair for comfort and long-distance performance, though. The Australian brand says the Aeon collection is understated and minimalist. Just excuse the large logos.
MAAP Aeon Jersey
Available with long or short sleeves, MAAP says the Aeon jersey has the brand’s signature sleek, form-fitting silhouette but uses less compressive fabric for a more comfortable fit.
The Polartec Delta fabric is said to keep you feeling cool and fresh when the heat or pace rises, thanks to its “advanced evaporative cooling technology”.
It has a 3D-knit structure to lift the fabric away from your skin and boost airflow. A blend of hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarns is said to disperse moisture for cooling.
MAAP says the wide hem at the front of the jersey means it stays put without feeling restrictive.
The low-profile collar, similar to those on aero jerseys, is said to eliminate irritation.
- Aeon short-sleeve jersey: £170 / $230 / €185
- Aeon long-sleeve jersey: £190 / $260 / €210
MAAP Aeon bib shorts
MAAP has used its 3D Thermo Moulded chamois in the Aeon bib shorts to aid comfort.
This proprietary chamois first featured in MAAP’s Alt_Road range, but this is the first time the pad has been used in any of MAAP’s road cycling shorts.
The chamois has the same design and thickness as MAAP’s other seat pads but uses a higher-density foam for more shock absorption.
Elsewhere, the shorts use a Spanish yarn with four-way compression stretch. MAAP says this fabric has an “ultra-soft” touch and is abrasion-resistant.
MAAP describes the leg shape as optimised for efficient pedalling, with a single flatlock seam in each leg minimising potential irritation.
There is a pocket at the back of the shorts so you’ve got “plenty of storage for epic days in the saddle”.
- Aeon bib shorts: £240 / $315 / €265
