MAAP is a brand known for its collaborations. Typically, these collabs are with other cycling brands, or at least industry-adjacent brands.
But, sometimes, it isn’t, much like this current collaboration with Perks and Mini, aka P.A.M. And, it is actually MAAP’s fourth time working with P.A.M. The Australian brand formed in 2000 by fashion designers Shauna Toohey and Misha Hollenbach. Since its origins, P.A.M. has pushed its boundaries, growing into an international brand focused on creativity across “fashion, art, music, and beyond…”
To be honest, it’s a lot of current fashion stuff, and I’m realizing that I’m too old to understand it. But I do understand cycling, so here we go.
MAAP X P.A.M. Collaboration: PAAM IV: Outer Terrestrial
Dubbed the “PAAM IV: Outer Terrestrial” collection, this is MAAP’s fourth collaboration with P.A.M. This time, the design is a nod to outer space and astral light, inviting “riders to push beyond the familiar until the earth morphs with alien vitality,” and to be ”guided by the unknown.”
So, it kinda looks like galaxies and starlight and nebulae and other space stuff. P.A.M. brought its psy-activited style and aesthetic to the table, while MAAP brought their elite-level technical fabric. The combo is high-performance funky.
The PAAM IV: Outer Terrestrial collection is a mix of performance cycling gear and off-the-bike casual clothing. It takes established and proven products from MAAP and gives them the outerspace P.A.M. twist.
On the Bike
- Pro Air Jersey 3.0: This is an iconic piece of kit from MAAP at just 110g. Main Body: 89% recycled polyester, 11% elastane // Sleeves: 96% recycled polyester, 4% elastane // Side Panel: 94% recycled polyester, 6% elastane. P.A.M.’s twist on the Pro Air Jersey 3.0 is a Violet Cosmos or Black and Glow Lime colorway.
- Team Bib Evo Cargo: Another ultra-light product from MAAP, weighing just 260g. The bibs are designed for warm riding conditions and are made from polyamide (80%) and elastane (20%). For the collab, they will use this classic bib, but with new graphics to reflect the MAAP x P.A.M. partnership.
- Air Mesh LS Tee: The Air Mesh LS Tee offers a more relaxed fit while still delivering high performance. Weighing just 130g, the tee is made from 94% polyester and 6% elastane and serves as a second skin of sorts. A pink-and-black nebula swirls on the shirt, with MAAP x P.A.M. logos incorporated.
- Wind Jacket: A new product for MAAP, developed as a result of the collaboration. While details aren’t yet released about it, they say the jacket serves as “a protective layer in toxic Glow Lime to shield against atmospheric interference.”
Off the Bike
MAAP and P.A.M. also created apparel for when you’re done riding. From shorts and shirts to a hoodie, all carry the same cosmos theme in White/Violet and Black/Glow Lime colorways.
They will also have hats, socks, bottles, and small bags (musettes?) in the PAAM IV: Outer Terrestrial lineup.
See sizes, prices, and all the details at maap.cc or perksandmini.com.
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