ASSOS VS PAS NORMAL STUDIOS: SIZING
Assos and Pas Normal Studios size differently, and the letter on the label is not the whole story. Assos runs small against MAAP, Pas Normal Studios and Rapha; lean builds land true to size and muscular builds go up one. Their Mille GT line is closest to MAAP and Pas Normal sizing. Pas Normal Studios is a slim cut with a short front; most riders take one size up from their Rapha Core size, and women go one size up across the range. The map below comes from both brands' verified charts and what we see fitting customers in the shop every day.
ASSOS VS PAS NORMAL STUDIOS FAQ
Pas Normal Studios L.
Assos XS → Pas Normal Studios S; Assos S → Pas Normal Studios M; Assos M → Pas Normal Studios L; Assos L → Pas Normal Studios XL; Assos XL → Pas Normal Studios XXL.
Pas Normal Studios is a slim cut with a short front; most riders take one size up from their Rapha Core size, and women go one size up across the range.
Bibs are meant to fit tight; any fabric movement causes chafing, so do not size down. After a couple of washes and hang dries the fabric relaxes a touch.
Ask us. Tell us what you wear today and how you like kit to fit, and we'll size you by hand — or check the full charts on our size guide pages.