Quick Take: Giordana Sliverline Bib Shorts

I’ve been using Silverline since it debuted, and whether you’re wearing winter or summer gear, it’s simply THE best value in cycling apparel, period. Dollar for dollar, nothing matches the quality of Silverline and it goes toe-to-toe with most other brand’s top-shelf offerings. And the latest version of their summer kit is no exception.

Giordana’s Silverline Bib shorts embody the performance-and-value approach that’s been the calling card of this range since day one. They employ a classic Giordana cut that has evolved over decades of refinement and the resulting fit is comfortable and non-restrictive, but supportive with the perfect amount of compression. The bibs two panel construction supports the quad and the glutes separately, and the substantial (but not uncomfortable) bib straps, or uppers, hold everything in place.
The one hundred fifty to sixty dollar bib short space is very crowded - and a quick google search will surface some good options, and I’ve owned and abused basically all of them but not a single one comes close to the level of quality and durability I’ve gotten out of my Silverlines over the years. And when you factor in the most important element of any bib short - the chamois - Silverline is in a class all its own because of the infinitely pliable aloe-infused Cirro chamois, which is all I’ll use on rides longer than two hours because it’s the softest, most comfortable pad I’ve ever found.
In light of all that, Silverline should be at the top of your list when you start shopping for a new summer kit. Mine’s in constant rotation, and I find myself reaching for it more and more - it’s just tough to beat.