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Old 11-18-08, 06:39 PM
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Giordana size

I did a search, but couldn't find an answer to this particular size question.

Unfortunately, I have seen different sizing charts for Giordana bibs, and depending on the chart I am either a small or a medium. I figured I would ask to see if anyone who was similarly sized could give me some feedback. I'm a hair under 5'8", hover between 138 and 141, and have a 28" waist. Should I go small or medium? These will be my first pair of bibs, so I don't have any experience with straps, but all of my shorts (Pearl Izumis) are small. However, I know that the straps throw a wrench in the works, so I wanted to make sure before buying.
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Old 11-18-08, 06:59 PM
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gio runs small
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Definitely go with small. I am 6 foot with a 30-33 inch (fatness varies) inseam and wear a medium in their bib-shorts, which fits me great. You may even want an XS if they make one. See if you can try some on first.

I own two pair of their Laser shorts, which have the same chamois and fit as the top of the line Formas, but are cheaper, probably due to less fancy construction. I also have a bunch of Castelli stuff and like these a lot better. They stay put and don't have those stupid scorpion stickers everywhere...
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It sounds like you'd maybe want an XS which is what I'd love to find, but can't outside of custom orders. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough.

Definitely not medium.
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I'm 5'6", 125 lbs, 28" waist. Giordana size small fits me just fine. Pearl Izumi's small feels too big to me.
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Small. I am 5'9", 150lbs, and with a 34" waist (I think). I wear a medium.
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I'm 6', 32" waist. I wear a medium. It's comfy, but definitely not loose.
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I'm 5'9", 160lbs. with a 33" waist and I wear a L in the Silverlines.
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I am 6'4", 178 lbs, 32" waist. I have a Large/Large kit, and the jersey is fine for training, but too lose for racing. My new team kit is Giordana, and I ordered Large bibs and Medium jersey.
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I wear an XL in Pearl Izumis. Had to get a 2XL when I bought Giordanas. The fit is almost exactly the same.
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Originally Posted by waterrockets
I am 6'4", 178 lbs, 32" waist. I have a Large/Large kit, and the jersey is fine for training, but too lose for racing. My new team kit is Giordana, and I ordered Large bibs and Medium jersey.
Do the straps dig into your shoulders? I don't think I'd want the straps on my L to be any tighter.
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Originally Posted by ILUVUK
Do the straps dig into your shoulders? I don't think I'd want the straps on my L to be any tighter.
Yeah, I've got a 3-week old collar bone fracture, and they're a bit too tight for that. I wore the kit today for an hour ride and the commute -- and left the strap on that shoulder without too much trouble.

When not injured, I like a bit of shoulder tension. I agree though, I wouldn't want them any tighter
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gita sports has the correct sizing table
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I just bought some in a medium and think if anything they could do with being a little tighter. I'm 5'10" and 145 with a 29" waist (ish).

Go small.
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Giordana Small Bibs

If you wear a small in Giordana bibs I can make you a deal on a bunch of smalls. I have smalls coming out of my ears in a couple of models.

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