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Assos vs MAAP:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, MAAP had more branded searches than Assos among cycling jersey brands in New Zealand. MAAP had about 1,140 branded searches, while Assos had 190. MAAP made up 43% of all cycling jersey brand searches we track, and Assos accounted for 7.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cycling jersey brands, MAAP appeared in three of the five answers and Assos in none.

Among cycling jersey brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

MAAP, about 6 searches for every 1 for Assos

MAAP 1.1K searchesAssos 190 searches

Who does AI mention more?

MAAP, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Assos in 0

MAAP in 3 of 5Assos in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

MAAP, the only one of the two named

MAAP first in 3Assos never named

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Top cycling jersey brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MAAP was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Assos did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Rapha1st
  2. Tineli2nd
  3. MAAP3rd
  4. Castelli4th
  5. Assos–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Rapha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Castelli4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • MAAP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tineli3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Assos0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which cycling jersey brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tineli
    2. 2MAAP
    3. 3Rapha
    4. 4Castelli
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best cycling jersey brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tineli
    2. 2Rapha
    3. 3MAAP
    4. 4Castelli
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best cycling jersey brand in New Zealand for road riding?”

    1. 1Tineli
    2. 2Rapha
    3. 3MAAP
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best cycling jersey”

    1. 1Rapha
    2. 2Castelli
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “road cycling jersey”

    1. 1Rapha
    2. 2Castelli

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Assos or MAAP more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Assos and MAAP by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five cycling jersey brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Assos and MAAP among cycling jersey brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for MAAP, Assos. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMAAPRaphaTineliCastelliAssos
Oct 202539.2%29.2%15.6%9.6%6.4%
Nov 202548%24.4%13.6%6.5%7.4%
Dec 202544.1%25.7%14.3%7%8.8%
Jan 202643%31.9%11.5%6.8%6.8%
Feb 202642.5%28.4%11.9%8.2%9%
Mar 202647.3%25.9%10.9%7.8%8.2%
Apr 202642.1%28.1%11.2%10.2%8.4%
May 202640.6%30.2%9.8%11.4%8%
Jun 202647.3%27.2%8.8%10.2%6.5%
Jul 202642.4%29.7%11.9%8.9%7.1%
Aug 202638.3%31.3%12.5%8.6%9.4%
Sep 202643%30.2%12.1%7.5%7.2%

How has the Assos and MAAP comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • MAAP was ahead of Assos in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Assos’ share of searches among cycling jersey brands in New Zealand moved from 6.4% to 7.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 160 to 190.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MAAP’s share of searches among cycling jersey brands in New Zealand moved from 39.2% to 43%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 980 to 1.1K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand cycling jersey brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, MAAP gained share of searches among cycling jersey brands in New Zealand, from 38.3% to 43%.

  2. In September 2026, Assos lost share of searches among cycling jersey brands in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 7.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Assos’ and MAAP’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Assos

2 branded search terms

  • assos
  • assos cycling

MAAP

2 branded search terms

  • maap
  • maap cycling

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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