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Giordana
FormaRed Bib Shorts + Cirro Insert - Men's

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Dangerously comfortable.

Occupying the pole position of a clothing line renowned for high-end materials and industry-leading innovation comes with certain responsibilities. Fit, function, style — every element of construction has to be as close to perfect as technology will allow. Giordana's FormaRed Bib Shorts and their Cirro Insert don't disappoint. In fact, we'd suggest that they should come with a disclaimer; after just a few miles in them, you risk developing a strong aversion to any other shorts.


The star of the shorts' construction is the HC-50 compressive Lycra on front and side panels, which replaces the previous model's HC-44 with an increased thread count — from 44 to 50 threads per centimeter squared — and a corresponding uptick in compression. With the added compression, these shorts are approaching medical grade, so they're more than capable of keeping your blood flowing and reducing the fatigue caused by road vibrations and muscle oscillation over long days in the saddle.


The inner thighs and seat panel feature another familiar name, with the Zaffiro material returning and upgraded to Zaffiro 2.0. It still features the same abrasion-resistant durability, but with an increased resistance to pedaling friction. As brand namesake Giordana herself cheerfully explains of HC-50 and Zaffiro 2.0, "Both are like their predecessors but better!"


The previous model's girdle of Ametista fabric returns unchanged, bringing 200g/m2 of gently supportive compression to your waist and core. It also incorporates carbon filaments, which reinforces the honeycomb-knit Lycra, allowing for a lighter build that retains the strength of a heavier material. The carbon implants impart antimicrobial properties, and Giordana claims that they also absorb atmospheric electrical interference for an increased anaerobic output and a delayed onset of fatigue. These shorts are comfortable enough that they've definitely become the long-distance favorites of at least one Competitive staffer, but we're not sure if that comfort is due to their exceptional construction, these claims of electrostatic interference, or both.


The shorts' body is kept in place by the usual bibs up top and the decidedly unusual 190 E leg bands down low. Given that we love them, we're compelled to highlight the latter. The 190 E bands spread a soft, non-restrictive, and gently compressive grip across the 7.5 centimeter-wide cuffs. A silicone application is used throughout these bands to help keep everything in place. The LoPro 0 used in the front and shoulders of the bibs is the distant, less-restrictive cousin to the LoPro 30 and 45 materials that Giordana uses in the cuffs and armbands of other items. The straps are hem-less for a perfectly flat fit that doesn't show through your jersey. At the shoulder blades, the LoPro is mated to 190 Mesh, which is soft and breathable with a barely-there feel that complements the band of ventilated Antigua material between the shorts' body and bibs.


The chamois is another returning star, the Cirro OmniForm (O.F.). It incorporates aloe vera particles for natural antimicrobial properties with a pleasant cooling side effect. The Cirro's 4mm-thick pad of waffled-texture expanding memory foam actively ushers moisture to the perimeter of the chamois to speed evaporation and limit bacteria-prone dampness. The final layer of the chamois is a thick section of hand-sewn open cell padding with recessed channels for pressure relief.


Details

  • Compressive, supportive fit
  • Cirro Omniform chamois
  • Laser-cut bib straps and cuffs
  • Abrasion-resistant fabric in thighs and seat
  • Item #GIO001K
Material
[body] HC-50 and Zaffiro 2.0, [bibs] LoPro 0 and 190 Mesh
Fit
race fit
Chamois
Cirro OmniForm
Bib
yes
Leg Gripper
190 E bands
Recommended Use
road cycling
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

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