Giordana Bib Shorts - small, small ,small

McHattie
McHattie Posts: 146
edited July 2008 in Workshop
I usually take a large in bibshorts, but realising that Giordana sizing is small, I decided to err on the side of caution and go for an XL when ordering the Tenax bibshorts. Now, I'm only 5'10", but the straps on the XL are very tight for me, height-wise. I'll have to return them. There's no way I'm ordering an XXL in anything, so I'm done with Giordana, I think. I would say I'm not an Italian size, but I have no problem with Campagnolo L.

If you're thinking of buying Giordana, I'd recommend finding a local stockist if you can.

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  • jswba
    jswba Posts: 491
    I tried on a few pairs of Giordanas -- went up to XXL and still wasn't comfy! Admittedly I'm a skinny 6'2".... I'm sticking with Pearl for the time being.
  • Doobz
    Doobz Posts: 2,800
    very true - I usually take a small but with Giordana Body Clone Bib Shorts I had to get a Medium. Its a pity they don't fit because they sure are comfy
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  • radders89
    radders89 Posts: 35
    I agree!

    I had to send a pair of XL Giordana bib shorts back and swapped them for XXL. They are still a bit tight on the shoulders but they are SOOOOOOOOO much more comfortable than my Assos bibs. :lol:
  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    I'm 6'5" and wear XXL Giordana bibs. They pull a bit when standing, but on the bike the fit's superb.

    I'm not sure they're quite as good as my Assos bibs, but not far off...
  • NWLondoner
    NWLondoner Posts: 2,047
    I just received my pair of Giordana Tenex. The best size going by there size chart was Medium. They do seem a little tight over the shoulders but once sitting on my bike they seem ok. I am 6' Tall but am very slim. About 32" waist and 34/36ish chest. Since these are my 1st ever pair of bib shorts it is hard to tell if they are a comfy fit so time will tell.
  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    You're obviously not Italians !

    We went to Italy last month, went to a bikeshop North of Rimini which has a 'sale rail' full of Castelli, Santini, Nalini, Briko, Giordana, etc kit.

    I started-off in L, realised none would fit, took some XL into the changing cubicle, too small, ended-up in XXL or XXXL sizes.

    I'm 6ft, 75kg, 31" waist - but that's obviously XXXL for an Italian !
  • yackers1
    yackers1 Posts: 108
    Ah............ Looks like I have no chance then with my 'massive' 32" waist. Lol. :?
  • fluff.
    fluff. Posts: 771
    My XL Tenax turned up today, fits well enough, L would of been far too tight over the shoulder I think, though the legs (at the gripper) seem a bit looser than my other bibs. 6ft/ 34" waist btw, bit I think you size bib shorts mainly from height.

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