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Giordana Men's FR-C Thermal Bib Knicker


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Giordana   |   SKU: GICW25-BIKN-FRCP-BLCK01  |   Option: BLACK, XS

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Giordana Men's FR-C Thermal Bib Knicker Info

The Giordana Men's FR-C Thermal Bib Knicker is a cool-weather bib knicker that Giordana built for hard training and racing in milder climates. It ends in elastic cuffs at mid calf, so it covers the legs without going full winter tight.

Where the warmth goes

The fabric is a 250g Blizzard stretch weave with an Acqua Zero water repellent treatment, and the interior is brushed over the thighs, the front of the shins and the lower back. Giordana placed the brushed areas there to hold warmth where it matters while breathable panels, starting at the front of the knee and wrapping around the calf, let heat out when the effort goes up. A higher waistline and stretchy stabilizing bib straps provide core support, and the upper back is mesh for breathability when you are layering over it. Two reflective stripes sit at the back of the calves for low light.

Chamois and construction

The updated saddle panel has a ceramic coating for abrasion resistance, with a Cordura insert and a soft brushed microfiber interior. The pad is Giordana's top-line Omniform Cirro S chamois, aloe-infused and anti-microbial, paired with the Copa Mondiale sculpted fit for longer rides. The waistband and leg hems are straight cut, and Giordana's Body Clone technology gives the snug, second-skin fit the FR-C line is known for.

The FR-C range is race-ready and cut close to the body. The knicker is made in Italy from 85% nylon and 15% elastane. It comes in black, Poseidon blue and cedar green, in sizes XS through 3XL. Machine wash at 40°C or less on a reduced cycle, do not bleach or iron, and hang or lay flat to dry.

The RA Perspective

Bib knickers are the piece many riders skip and then wish they had owned in October. The FR-C Thermal Bib Knicker covers the knees and calves down to mid calf, which is where cool air bites on a morning ride, while leaving the lower leg free of bulk. The brushed interior is concentrated on the thighs, shin fronts and lower back rather than spread everywhere, so it should not feel like a heavy winter garment once you are working.

We like how much attention the knee and calf get. The breathable panels start at the front of the knee and wrap around the calf, so heat has a way out during hard efforts. The saddle area is the other talking point: a ceramic-coated panel with a Cordura insert is Giordana's answer to wear on the part of the garment that takes the most abuse. The Cirro S chamois is Giordana's top pad in this line.

The tradeoff is the temperature range. Giordana designs this for milder climates, not deep cold, and the Acqua Zero finish is a water repellent treatment, not a waterproof layer. The cuffs stop at mid calf, so you will want a sock that comes up high or leg warmers on the coldest days. The fit is race cut and close to the body, so if you sit between sizes or prefer a relaxed feel, size with care.

For us, this is the knicker for fall and early spring group rides and training blocks when the temperature sits in the middle.

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