bianchi10

Was looking through realcyclist.com's new 2012 jersey/bib short line up and Giordana has a couple that catches my eye. I have never tried a set on, mainly because I have never seen a set in person at any of my LBS. Anyone sporting these? Whats the quality like? whats the sizing like? Are the chamois pads thick and long lasting?

ilovecycling

Yes. The fit is amazing. Not super tight like Assos, but still perfectly form fitted for cycling. I have the 2011 Silverline bib shorts and jersey. Both are extremely well made, fit well, and didn't break the bank. I like how the shorts don't have silicon leg grippers. The chamois is great too. Compared to my Assos SS.Uno jersey that had the zipper break after only like 3 rides, the Giordana jersey seems better made and more durable. I've washed it dozens of times and there's no sign of wear anywhere. The Silverline stuff is just great for the money.

*edit* As for the fit, I'm 5' 10" 180 lbs and XL is perfect for both shorts and jersey.

wkg

Thick chammys hurt after 45 minutes.

Elvo

Their low and mid range Silverline stuff are meh - they're just like any other decent jersey. Their Forma Red/Body Clone stuff is amazing. But it comes at a steep price.

halfspeed

It' pretty comparable to most other high quality euro gear. So is the fit. It's not vanity-sized, except for the "superfit" line. That stuff is friggen HUGE. I'd say it's a little better than the equivalent Castelli stuff, but not as nice as Etxe Ondo.

max5480

have a friend that has used 3 pairs of bib shorts and Giordana are his favorite (swobo and sugoi are the others)

marc m

I have the road ID stuff. Fits great. I can ride 3 hours with no issues.

Makel

I like Giordana's stuff, I have two pairs of their shorts, they have held up way better than all my other ones.

Get a better saddle.

guadzilla

Giordana and Castelli make up the bulk of my riding clothes. Good stuff.

rangerdavid

Giordana really makes top shelf clothing...IMHO

deepakvrao

Do you wear a size larger than say PI? I wear small PI bibs and they fit great, have a medium Giordana, and the straps are just right, while the actual shorts could be a wee bit tighter. Wondering if I should order a small Giordana next, but straps might be too short.

Yes, the quality is better than the PI that I own at least.

guadzilla

For bibs, I prefer it tight around the crotch. Having the boys moving around in a ride is horrible. I can deal with a slightly shorter strap - it doesnt pinch in the riding position and when I am upright, it keeps my boys snug.

Besides, you can always lengthen the straps a little by cutting them open around up high, inserting some fabric and re-stitching.

svtmike

I've got a few sets of Giordana Silverline bibs. They were my favorites (ahead of Descente, Castelli, Capo, and Voler) until I tried a pair of Hincapie bibs.

I find the Giordana sizing similar to PI. In Castelli and perhaps Capo I have to size up to XL (I'm 6'3", 190), but in all the others I wear a Large.

ilovecycling

At 6' 3", 190 I'm surprised you don't wear XXL with Castelli gear. That stuff runs small.

JoelS

My club uses Giordana for kits. I've got 2 sets and they're very comfy. Bibshorts tend to run small, jerseys seem ok. 5'7", 148lbs, Size S jersey, M bibshorts.