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Giordana Women's FR-C Thermal Bib Knicker


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

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Giordana Women's FR-C Thermal Bib Knicker Info

The Giordana Women's FR-C Thermal Bib Knicker is a mid-calf bib knicker for cooler rides, made for riders who want warmth without committing to full winter tights. Giordana positions it for high-intensity training and riding in milder climates.

Fabric and temperature control

The knicker uses 250g Blizzard, a high-stretch, abrasion-resistant fabric with an Acqua Zero water repellent treatment. A brushed thermal interior covers the thighs, the front of the shins and the lower back, the spots Giordana chose to retain warmth. Breathable panels begin at the front of the knee and wrap around the calf to help regulate temperature on harder efforts. The higher waistline and stretchy bib straps hold the fit, and the upper back is mesh so the bib still breathes under a jersey and jacket. Two reflective stripes on the back of the calves add visibility, and elastic cuffs at the mid calf keep the hems stable.

Women's chamois

The pad is the OmniForm Cirro S-W, Giordana's top-line women's chamois, infused with aloe and treated to be anti-microbial. The saddle panel is ceramic coated for abrasion resistance, includes a Cordura panel insert, and has a soft brushed microfiber interior. Body Clone technology gives the snug fit across the FR-C line, which Giordana designed to sit close to the body like a second skin.

It is made in Italy from 85% nylon and 15% elastane, in black, Poseidon blue and cedar green. Sizes run from XS to 3XL. Care is a machine wash at 40°C or less on a reduced cycle, no bleach or iron, and hang or lay flat to dry.

The RA Perspective

This is the women's version of the knicker, built around the women's Cirro S-W chamois, and it is the one we would point to for riders who find full tights too warm for most of the shoulder season. The cut ends at mid calf with elastic cuffs, and the brushed interior is located on the thighs, the front of the shins and the lower back, where you feel the cold first on a morning ride.

A few details stand out when we go through the construction. The higher waistline and stabilizing bib straps give the garment a secure, supportive feel, and the mesh upper back lets heat escape when you are layered up. The breathable panels around the knee and calf matter more than they sound: they help keep the knicker from feeling stuffy once the pace picks up. Reflective stripes on the back of the calves are useful for early starts and late finishes.

As with any garment like this, there are limits. Giordana designs it for milder climates, so on a truly cold day you will want more underneath or leg warmers over the top. The Acqua Zero treatment is water repellent, which helps with light spray, but it is not a rain garment. The fit is close and race oriented, and the sizing goes up to 3XL, so check the size chart and consider sizing carefully if you like a looser feel.

We would reach for it on fall and spring training rides, and for anyone who wants one thermal piece that does not overheat.

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