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On test: Giordana Trade

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Category: Giordana

Published on Friday, 12 February 2010 07:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

A complete by look that does not go unnoticed

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Complete Giordana Trade consists of long sleeve shirt, jacket, anti-wind and overalls, all suitable for the winter season.

The Jacket:
The jacket Trade is made of, like the rest of the Slim Fit collection, in a three-layer laminated fabric. The outer shell allows air resistance, the middle is a breathable fabric, while the internal heat capacity. The front zip is long and big, with double opening, bottom and top. Three back pockets, no zipper, plus a supply of zip. The elastic waistband is equipped to carry over with silicone to improve adherence to the body. The jacket is provided only in the graphics you see in the picture. In size L has a weight of 509 grams.
Long-sleeved shirt:
The long-sleeved shirt is always produced with the same fabric as the jacket, with a cut anatomical member. Always three rear pockets, plus a supply of zip. The zip front is long. The elastic waistband is equipped to carry over silicone. The mesh is provided in the only graphics you see in the picture. In size L has a weight of 325 grams.
Anti wind jacket:
The anti wind jacket has the same look throughout the complete betrayal. Again there are three rear pockets, plus a supply of zip. The front zip is long. In size L has a weight of 193 grams.
The overalls:
The overalls Trade are made of fabric Superroubaix. The pad is compact and without gel inserts. There are no zip on the trousers, he inserts Reflective material. It's available in all black. In size L we found a weight of 282 grams.

Road test

Complete Giordana Trade shows look very refined and original. Excellent stitching and attention to detail. Good accessibility to the three back pockets, no zipper, while in the pocket with the zipper we can get the phone. The fabric with which it has realized the full is elastic and soft, giving a pleasant feeling of comfort. Good maneuverability of zip. Even the anti wind is nice, although not very light and compact. The fit of the jacket and the mesh is very good, bottom, however, that of the overalls, cut very tight and is not given zip down the trousers. Negative, then, that there are no material refractive inserts, a blemish on a full winter, which (theoretically) is also used in low light and therefore more risk to the rider. The cut of the track, however, ensures a perfect fit and comfortable to the body. In motion remains on the comfort levels are good, but the pad comfort is really minimal and can be associated only with good saddles. In our test, then, had the failure to release all the red colour, staining the skin without causing irritation. The defect disappeared after the first exit. The top, jacket and shirt with long sleeves, it ensures optimal thermal comfort to temperatures of about 5 degrees, while below this temperature it starts to feel cold. In these cases, aid is the anti wind jacket that provides better protection from the cold, so you can get closer to zero degrees, while renouncing the breathability. The same anti wind jacket is good to use it on long runs where the air resistance of the mesh and the jacket is not the best, but balanced by good breathability. The shirt alone, however, can be used for milder temperatures, above 15 degrees, with maximum satisfaction. The overalls have a cut that adheres well to the leg and stretch fabric means that there are no obstacles in cycling. The thermal comfort, however, is slightly lower than the rest of the track. This aspect bothers especially on long descents, where the minority share of the pedal feel is more the fault. In plain instead, the heat generated by the muscles of the legs balance the reduced thickness of the fabric. Overalls without a doubt is for people who suffer less from cold, or for those who ride with temperatures above 10 degrees centigrade. This may well be combined with long-sleeved shirt for the start of spring or winter. In conclusion, a complete by discrete quality with a unique look and able to meet many fans. Excellent convenience of the pockets and the quality of the stitching. Excellent jacket anti wind. The thermal comfort is of medium quality, so it is recommended for those who do not suffer much from the cold temperatures or with very strict (below 5 degrees). Too bad for not having used a pad from the best characteristic, while the defect that we found certainly was due to an error in processing. One aspect, the latter emphasizes the need to support a good dealer who can recognize the defect and replace the damaged head warranty. The Company does not notify the list price, something serious because it prevents a verdict on the product.

Positive aspects

Aesthetics
Comfort
Quality stitching
Accessibility pockets
Made in Italy

Negative aspects

Pad small quality
The Company does not notify the official list price

To learn more:

Giordana
Website: www.giordana.com