Giordana Tenax Cycling Jersey - Half-Zip, Short Sleeve (For Men)
By BikerBram from Baltimore, MD on 08/10/2011
Pros:
Dries Quickly, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Road Biking, Road Racing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cyclist
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have to respectfully disagree with the previous reviewer regarding the fit of this jersey. Road jerseys are supposed to have a very close fit so that you don't have a lot of excess fabric whipping around in the wind, and for muscle compression (though the latter is more of an issue in the bottoms department). In this respect the jersey fits perfectly-- I'm about 5'8", 150 lb., 30" waist, and size medium fits me like a glove. For those looking for a more relaxed, traditional fit, I believe Giordana's Silverline line is cut less closely.
Other than fit, the finish is excellent-- the zippered rear pocket comes in very handy, and the perforations up and down the back add some nice ventilation. As for drawbacks, I'm not as big a fan of the 3/4 zip (vs. full zip), but that's not the garment's fault. Also, the jersey doesn't have a zipper garage at the neck, but that's pretty nitpicky. That's about all I can think of. All in all a fantastic jersey at a great price!
