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Giordana 8-Panel Shorts

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Reviewed by: 
roadieTAS

Review Date
November 19, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
2 Years

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Price Paid:  $179.00 at Indie Bike

Favorite Ride:
Blue Ride Parkway

Bike Setup:
Connondale CAAD8

Summary:
I'm reviewing the Giordana Laser Bib Shorts. This was the first pair of bibs that I bought that cost more than $100 after being told that I would indeed feel the difference -- especially on longer rides. And the difference was huge. The pad of the Laser's and the compression of the lyrca isn't what you expect of a run-of-the-mill pair of cycling shorts. These puppies have been in my bib short rotation for the past 2 years and they still feel the same way they did when I first purchased them. The pad hasn't bottomed out and the lycra (including the leg grippers) still has the same elastic, form-fitting qualities that you expect (mind you I always air-dry these and don't use the dryer). I would have purchased another pair, but I went up a notch and got the Giordana Form Red Carbon Bib Shorts.

Strengths:
Best part about the Laser Bibs is the pad. Giordana has upgraded their high-end chamois, but it will still keep you comfortable on longer rides. I would also give a thumbs-up to the weight of lycra used -- you know their well-made just from touching them. And you'll be reminded over and over during your ride.

Weaknesses:
I don't really like the mesh full-back of the bibs -- too much coverage for my liking.

Similar Products Used:
Giordana Forma Red Carbon Bib Shorts, Assos FI.13 S5 Bib Shorts, EtxeOndo Dilar Bib Shorts


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Reviewed by: 
Mark Mendelson

Review Date
March 8, 2008

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
2 Years

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Price Paid:  $0.00 at Bicyclehub

Favorite Ride:
Anything over 1 hour

Bike Setup:
Custom Calfee Tetra, Ultegra Groupo, Speed Dream Wheels, with FSA Compact Crank.

Summary:
I own at least 6 pair of these shorts and no matter which style they all suffer from the same problem, the seam that mates the chamois to the short separates within a month of wear.

Strengths:
I like the chamois and the compression material in the leg of the short.

Weaknesses:
The way the chamois is join to the shorts need drastic revamping.

Similar Products Used:
deMarchi, Campy, Nalini and Voler.


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Reviewed by: 
DT

Review Date
November 8, 2007

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
1 Year

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Price Paid:  $75.00 at Sierra Trading Post

Favorite Ride:
the one I'm on

Bike Setup:
2003 Trek 2300 63cm, custom-painted, Ultegra 9spd, DA 180mm cranks, Look PP-296 pedals, Easton Circuit wheels

Summary:
These are the Tenax Laser bibs. After having Giordana Mercury and Giordana Silverline C-4 shorts which I loved, I bought these on sale. What a mistake. The edges of the chamois pad are not flat against the shorts, and actually leave whiplash-style cuts in my posterior on any ride 40 miles or more. Too bad, as they fit great; I bought two pairs, and wasted my money. Giordana, bring back the Silverline CP-4 bib shorts you discontinued!

Strengths:
Comfortable bib straps and lycra fit well. Stylish looking

Weaknesses:
Edges on chamois not flat to the shorts, causing a ridge which can cut you up (unless maybe you have a pro racer's butt). This is a deal-breaker.

Similar Products Used:
Giordana Silverline CP-4, Giordana Mercury, Performance Century, Hind


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Reviewed by: 
Jeff D

Review Date
October 4, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
6 months

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Price Paid:  $100.00 at Sunrise Cyclery

Favorite Ride:
Mt Weather VA

Bike Setup:
Scott Alu, Ultegra, Cane Creek wheels

Summary:
This review is for 07 Tenax shorts. Bought these to replace PI Ultrasensors that didn't fit any more because I lost too much weight. Very, very comfortable and very nice "stretchy" fabric. Wic wonderfully. Chamois very nice. Supremely comfortable. Problem is poor longevity. The reflective logos came off after 2 rides. No big deal. But after only 5 months and about 2500 miles the fabric on the front of the crotch area has thinned so much that one can see my man-parts...a bit problematic. Interestingly this is an area of the shorts that doesn't even rub on anything. I do wash them after every ride (gently, cold) but only air dry.

Strengths:
Supremely comfortable.

Weaknesses:
Pretty expensive for a short that didn't even last a season. I'll go back to PI.

Similar Products Used:
PI ultrasensor


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Reviewed by: 
B

Review Date
April 27, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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Price Paid:  $0.00 at Gift

Summary:
The Giordana Tenex Bibs are by far the best I've used. I log mega training miles a year and have used LG, Sugoi, Castelli, Santini, Assos and others. Several hours in the saddle no issues at all. Chamois is 5 star. Fit and finish is great. The small radio pocket is a bonus. You can't go wrong.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
LG, Sugoi, Castelli, Santini, Voler, Primal, Assos and others


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