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Giro Chrono Expert Jersey £80.00- Soft and comfortable fabric
- Good fit allows free range of movement
- Great durability so far
- Roomier fit may not be for everyone
- Not the best value for money
There's only so much you can do in terms of technological improvement on a jersey; function is important but so are the style and design. Personally, I think the look of the Giro Chrono Expert jersey is on point – with understated graphics that are distinct but subtle.
The jersey is made from a pleasantly soft feeling fabric. At 160g/m2 it is on the heavier side, making this jersey less suited to the hottest of climates and seasons. That said, I've been happy wearing it throughout the summer (in Scotland admittedly). My only criticism is that the printed graphics have a slight sheen, I would prefer a more matte finish to go with the overall understated look.
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The cut of the jersey is definitely among the roomier I have experienced. I wear a medium with a 38' chest and found the jersey significantly looser than a race fit. This doesn't really disturb me; I don't need all my jerseys to be super tight but it's something to bear in mind. That said, it tapers nicely in the body, fitting my shoulders nicely whilst not being too baggy around my torso. I also like that it is cut longer than some other jerseys that I own.
The jersey is constructed with raglan sleeves, which Giro claim improve mobility. To be perfectly honest I'm a little sceptical – I feel the inherent elastic stretch in jersey material provides more flexibility than this construction method can provide in addition. However, the sleeves don't have grippers on them, but seem to stay put very well – perhaps this is the cut of the jersey at work. In general, I felt the jersey allows great mobility on the bike.
The jersey is put together nicely. It has the standard three pockets at the back, plus, what should be requisite on all jerseys, a fourth small zipped pocket. These expand quite well to fit a lot of things, though I would have liked to see waterproof material for the valuable pocket.
I like the unobtrusive cut of the collar, though the low cut does mean that your neck is a little more exposed to the wind. I did find the zipper a little temperamental at times, catching some fabric on one occasion, and also a little scratchy when fully zipped. Nothing that affected me significantly, but equally something that could easily be fixed by a little fabric flap over the top of the zipper.
Durability has been great so far, having gone through numerous washes with no signs of wear. The fabric has not stretched out or sagged at all.
Overall I like this jersey, it is comfortable and has all the necessary features. However, I am not completely convinced that it is quite as refined as some competitors at a similar price point. With that in mind, the £80 price tag seems a little on the steep side, with no obvious features that justify this price. At the end of the day, the deciding factor will probably be whether you like the design or not – I do, so I'm more than happy to have this jersey in my rotation.
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When winter arrives, the right clothing makes the difference for cold weather riding.
The Ibex Giro Full Zip ('FZ') wool cycling jersey is a great piece by itself for temperatures in the 50°F - 70°F range. Wool has great insulating and breathability properties, and is useful across a wide temperature range.
The Ibex FZ wool cycling jersey is 100% merino wool— the non-scratchy kind so it feels good against the skin), and wool retains some insulating power even when wet. See also the Ibex Wool page for some useful information on the wool fabrics.
I've also found that in general Ibex Merino wool clothing (such as the Shak) offers excellent temperature regulation and superb breathability. The Shak fabric is particularly excellent, and the Giro FZ uses a similar construction with essentially the same properties.
Made from superfine 18.5 micron New Zealand Merino wool, our jersey fabric is as fine as it gets, with great temperature and moisture management, shape retention and comfort. Midweight. Used in our cycling and aerobic garments to perform well in quickly changing conditions. Soft, warm and machine washable.
No tools or hassle… just place your Mac Pro's factory feet into the Rover Pro's polished stainless-steel housings and secure with a few hand twists.
When you're done moving your Mac Pro around, the Rover Pro makes it just as quick and easy to convert back to the factory feet for stationary use.
- Roomier fit may not be for everyone
- Not the best value for money
There's only so much you can do in terms of technological improvement on a jersey; function is important but so are the style and design. Personally, I think the look of the Giro Chrono Expert jersey is on point – with understated graphics that are distinct but subtle.
The jersey is made from a pleasantly soft feeling fabric. At 160g/m2 it is on the heavier side, making this jersey less suited to the hottest of climates and seasons. That said, I've been happy wearing it throughout the summer (in Scotland admittedly). My only criticism is that the printed graphics have a slight sheen, I would prefer a more matte finish to go with the overall understated look.
Giro Jerseys Explained Chart
The cut of the jersey is definitely among the roomier I have experienced. I wear a medium with a 38' chest and found the jersey significantly looser than a race fit. This doesn't really disturb me; I don't need all my jerseys to be super tight but it's something to bear in mind. That said, it tapers nicely in the body, fitting my shoulders nicely whilst not being too baggy around my torso. I also like that it is cut longer than some other jerseys that I own.
The jersey is constructed with raglan sleeves, which Giro claim improve mobility. To be perfectly honest I'm a little sceptical – I feel the inherent elastic stretch in jersey material provides more flexibility than this construction method can provide in addition. However, the sleeves don't have grippers on them, but seem to stay put very well – perhaps this is the cut of the jersey at work. In general, I felt the jersey allows great mobility on the bike.
The jersey is put together nicely. It has the standard three pockets at the back, plus, what should be requisite on all jerseys, a fourth small zipped pocket. These expand quite well to fit a lot of things, though I would have liked to see waterproof material for the valuable pocket.
I like the unobtrusive cut of the collar, though the low cut does mean that your neck is a little more exposed to the wind. I did find the zipper a little temperamental at times, catching some fabric on one occasion, and also a little scratchy when fully zipped. Nothing that affected me significantly, but equally something that could easily be fixed by a little fabric flap over the top of the zipper.
Durability has been great so far, having gone through numerous washes with no signs of wear. The fabric has not stretched out or sagged at all.
Overall I like this jersey, it is comfortable and has all the necessary features. However, I am not completely convinced that it is quite as refined as some competitors at a similar price point. With that in mind, the £80 price tag seems a little on the steep side, with no obvious features that justify this price. At the end of the day, the deciding factor will probably be whether you like the design or not – I do, so I'm more than happy to have this jersey in my rotation.
Product construction
Product performance
Product durability
Product comfort
product value
Enable javascript for this site to show Retina images, aperture series, image toggles, topics page menus and more.
Related: clothing and footwear, cycling, gear, road biking
When winter arrives, the right clothing makes the difference for cold weather riding.
The Ibex Giro Full Zip ('FZ') wool cycling jersey is a great piece by itself for temperatures in the 50°F - 70°F range. Wool has great insulating and breathability properties, and is useful across a wide temperature range.
The Ibex FZ wool cycling jersey is 100% merino wool— the non-scratchy kind so it feels good against the skin), and wool retains some insulating power even when wet. See also the Ibex Wool page for some useful information on the wool fabrics.
I've also found that in general Ibex Merino wool clothing (such as the Shak) offers excellent temperature regulation and superb breathability. The Shak fabric is particularly excellent, and the Giro FZ uses a similar construction with essentially the same properties.
Made from superfine 18.5 micron New Zealand Merino wool, our jersey fabric is as fine as it gets, with great temperature and moisture management, shape retention and comfort. Midweight. Used in our cycling and aerobic garments to perform well in quickly changing conditions. Soft, warm and machine washable.
No tools or hassle… just place your Mac Pro's factory feet into the Rover Pro's polished stainless-steel housings and secure with a few hand twists.
When you're done moving your Mac Pro around, the Rover Pro makes it just as quick and easy to convert back to the factory feet for stationary use.
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The Ibex Giro FZ wool cycling jersey is a well made jersey that is form-fit so that it doesn't flap in the wind. Size large fits me snugly and comfortably, but not really snugly like a summer jersey— just right. The collar and wrist areas fit well to keep me warm.
In use, the Giro FZ remained very comfortable over a wide range of temperatures, the zipper allowing a lot of leeway for ventilation for warmer sunlit areas, and zipped up for shaded areas in winter.
I especially like the generously long cut; many cycling jerseys are cut two inches too short for my riding position, which exposes my lower back. NOT so with the Ibex Giro FZ— excellent choice especially when one wants to stay warm.
The one thing I would change is the pockets: they are a bit narrow for my moderately large hands, making it harder to stuff in a jacket or vest, or for general ingress of the hand to grab fuel or phone. I'd also like to see a small chest pocket suitable for a phone.
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Usage in colder temperatures
Couple it with a lightweight windbreaking vest to extend comfort into the low 50's (descents), or use it as a base layer under a warmer piece for colder temperatures, such as the Ibex Breakaway Jacket or add another wool layer like the Ibex Shak FZ Hoody or similar.
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Usage with wide temperature swings
I'm a big fan of full-zip jerseys for long rides or mountain rides with elevation changes where in either case temperatures can change by 20-30°F— unzip it partially or fully if the temperature warms up and you have a wide range covered.
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