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Old 07-17-08, 12:31 PM
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Giordana...

I'd like to get some feedback on Girodana's bibs, particularly the Laser line. It's time to make the step up from the PI Micosenser and Nike shorts I've been using. I know Assos is the best but I just cannot justify spending that much on bibs, unless of course there is somewhere I can find them for cheap. So some feedback is appreciated on the Giordana's. Thanks.
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I wear Giordana laser shorts exclusively. Shorts not bibs, but I think the same would apply to the bibs.

They last well.
I have pairs that are 2 years old. Having washed them weekly this means they have survived over 100 trips through the washing machine/dryer to no ill effect

They are by far the most comfortable short I have worn. The pad does not bunch up and the seams does not dig in. I like the compression effect of the material.

Just have to be sure to put some sunscreen where the little laser holes are at on the side.
I have had the "grid" burned into me a couple of times.

IMHO they are the best value out there.

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You can find Assos for $~150 on ebay
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Originally Posted by MONGO!
You can find Assos for $~150 on ebay
The top line F series?
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Originally Posted by DigitalRJH
The top line F series?
F1 Uno

https://search.ebay.com/assos-bibs_W0...dsreturnedZ300
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I have 2 pairs of tenax lasers and 1 pair of the pi microsensors you have. I much prefer the lasers over the PI's. They have a very nice feeling, thicker material. I wash them 2-3 times a week and they look like new.

PS. I just received my Sugoi RS bib shorts- and they feel super nice for the $100 I paid for them on ebay.
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Thanks for the input
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I have been using the Giordana Tenax Bib Shorts for the past year and find them to be the most Comfortable shorts i have used. I also put them through the washing machine 2-3 times a week and they are still holding up well and keep there shape.
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I've been using their laser bibs for a little over a year and they're pretty nice. I like the material itself, not your typical spandex look/feel. Chamois is excellent quality too. Have worn them on several centuries with zero issues. Very nice bibs.
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I am also a fan of Giordana, very comfortable and durable.
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They're nice shorts, but not at all durable. Mine (laser bibs) fell apart fairly quickly. Plus, they're no more comfortable than any of my team gear.

Would save the money and get something less expensive in the Giordana line (they still make good stuff).
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Originally Posted by MONGO!
You can find Assos for $~150 on ebay
I bought the s5 FI UNO from my local sporting goods store on sale this weekend for $140. you can order online I think too. Here's the link directly to the UNO bibs. The fi mille were also on sale 20% off, but they dont appear to be available online.

I used a pair for the first time yesterday and am very impressed. I like them more than all the other bibs I have. Hammer voler bibs, performance ultra, and gore xenon/power.

The packaging is pretty obscene though. Rather wasteful. I bought three pairs and had to dump the boxes at work so I could get the shorts home in my backpack.
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Originally Posted by UT_Dude
They're nice shorts, but not at all durable. Mine (laser bibs) fell apart fairly quickly. Plus, they're no more comfortable than any of my team gear.
That sums up my experience with Giordana. However, it's been awhile and I don't remember which line shorts I wore.

My fave for both shorts and bibs are Sugoi RS Flex. If you can find them on sale, go for it.


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