Giordana

The Giordana Men's FR-C Pro Bib Short has become one of my go-to bibs for harder training rides and long days in the saddle. The compression feels supportive without being restrictive, and the fit really does disappear once you're riding. The Cirro S chamois is outstanding for endurance rides'comfortable, breathable, and still supportive deep into the ride. I also love how stable the leg grippers feel without digging in. Premium Italian craftsmanship throughout, and it definitely feels built for riders who spend serious time on the bike.

I don't know how I cycled for years without a cycling cap under my helmet. I find it invaluable to keep bright headlights out of my eyes before dawn, and to sahde the sun at dawn and dusk when the sun is low. ALso some proterction from the sun at all times. This is my third cap after a cotton summer cap and wool winter cap. This one is lighter and more breathable than the cotton cap. I don't notice it at all under the helmet even on very long rides of 7-8 hours.

I bought this for summer. Usually wear Medium but I bought it large for looser sleeves. Now when the zipper is down air flows through not only the torso but the pits too. Baltimore's a hot sauna, and here's nothing worse than being tightly wrapped in synthetics. Wanted the viz of yellow, thought it's no a fav color: anything to alert Bmore's distracted drivers! A Giordana fan for years. This one ain't up to their old quality stds, but give the price it's worth a go. Material is soft and breezy!

I got this jersey on sale because I loved the green color and the simple graphics. That is, the fact that there are no graphics at all. I've been using this a lot out of my gravel routes. Something about the forest green just goes well with playing in the dirt.

I bought the medium jersey (true to my size, 40 chest and 32 waist) and it actually has a slightly loose fit (it's not baggy, just loose by comparison to a more race cut jersey). It's not second skin at all, and I like that for longer days out in the gravel or for rides where I Know I might be stopping along the way.

Wish it had a few more technical features, like a zippered rear pocket to hold my stuff more secure.