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Assos vs Tineli:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Tineli had more branded searches than Assos among bib shorts brands in New Zealand. Tineli had about 320 branded searches, while Assos had 190. Tineli made up 11.1% of all bib shorts brand searches we track, and Assos accounted for 6.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bib shorts brands, Assos appeared in three of the five answers and Tineli in two. Assos was mentioned before Tineli in three out of four answers.

Among bib shorts brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Tineli, about 68% more searches than Assos

Tineli 320 searchesAssos 190 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Assos, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Tineli in 2

Assos in 3 of 5Tineli in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Assos, named ahead of Tineli in 3 of 4 answers

Assos first in 3Tineli first in 1

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Top bib shorts brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Assos was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tineli was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Assos was listed before Tineli in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Assos1st
  2. Castelli2nd
  3. MAAP3rd
  4. Rapha4th
  5. Tineli5th
  6. Specialized6th
  7. Endura–

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 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • MAAP3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Assos3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tineli2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Specialized1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Endura0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Assos or Tineli more popular in search?

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

Assos and Tineli among bib shorts brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMAAPRaphaTineliEnduraCastelliAssosSpecialized
Oct 202536%26.8%14.3%7.7%8.8%5.9%0.37%
Nov 202545.2%23%12.8%5.6%6.1%7%0.27%
Dec 202541.4%24.1%13.4%5.9%6.6%8.3%0.34%
Jan 202639.9%29.6%10.6%7%6.3%6.3%0.33%
Feb 202639.3%26.2%11%7.2%7.6%8.3%0.34%
Mar 202643.3%23.7%10%8.1%7.2%7.5%0.31%
Apr 202638.5%25.6%10.3%8.3%9.3%7.7%0.32%
May 202638.5%28.6%9.3%5%10.8%7.6%0.29%
Jun 202644%25.3%8.2%6.6%9.5%6%0.32%
Jul 202639.2%27.5%11%7.2%8.2%6.5%0.34%
Aug 202633.1%27%10.8%13.2%7.4%8.1%0.34%
Sep 202639.7%27.9%11.1%7.3%7%6.6%0.35%

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

3 findings
  • Tineli 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 bib shorts brands in New Zealand moved from 5.9% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 160 to 190.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tineli’s share of searches among bib shorts brands in New Zealand moved from 14.3% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 320.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand bib shorts brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Assos lost share of searches among bib shorts brands in New Zealand, from 8.1% to 6.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Tineli rose from 4th to 3rd among bib shorts brands in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Assos’ and Tineli’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

Tineli

1 branded search term

  • tineli

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