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Nickel
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 Doesn't like shants but wants to fit inJoined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:16 pmPosts: 3155Location: St. Paul
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I would like to get another pair of wool tights but do not know which brand to get. I tried Icebreaker two years ago and tore through the crotch quickly so durability for daily cycling is key. Any help is appreciated.
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DangHeim
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:51 am |
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 Can't... stop... doing... the Monkey TagJoined: Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:49 amPosts: 1363Location: Como Park
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I was VERY happy with my decision when I spent the money to get Smartwool. Pricey, but worth every penny in my opinion.
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omgmrj
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:09 pm |
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 Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:15 amPosts: 7148
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Women's Smartwool tights have fun designs, too.
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jaypee
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:09 pm |
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| AlleycatterJoined: Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:28 pmPosts: 883Location: Wisco!
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Smartwool and Ibex has been good to me. Avoid Terramar.
Ibex recently had a 50% off sale, it may still be happening...
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Fanatic
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:27 pm |
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DangHeim wrote: I was VERY happy with my decision when I spent the money to get Smartwool. Pricey, but worth every penny in my opinion. +1 Been wearing the medium-weight ones all winter.
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Nickel
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:47 pm |
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| Doesn't like shants but wants to fit inJoined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:16 pmPosts: 3155Location: St. Paul
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Is everyone still a fan of Smartwool/Ibex?
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zombinate
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:59 am |
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nope, we all swiched to cowhide chaps like these in February. where have you been?  The Ibex and Smartwool stuff is still baller though
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DangHeim
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:46 am |
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| Can't... stop... doing... the Monkey TagJoined: Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:49 amPosts: 1363Location: Como Park
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I bought a couple pairs of merino wool long johns and a sweater (brand name Stoic) on deep discount off steepandcheap and they've made me appreciate Smartwool that much more. The Stoic stuff isn't bad, but Smartwool is sooooo comfy and worth every penny.
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kineticgraphics
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 4:24 pm |
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 Exists in the limbo between winning and DFL in every single alleycatJoined: Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:38 pmPosts: 398Location: stevens
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I've been wearing Patagonia Capilene for a few years now. Though it's not wool, it wicks and keeps me warm wonderfully. I wish it eliminated odor like wool does.
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ebbmart
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:36 pm |
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 Saw Greg Lemond once at a restaurantJoined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 3:21 pmPosts: 1954Location: Powderhorn 24 territory
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I just got some
MEN'S PARADOX PERFORMANCE MERINO BLEND DRI RELEASE BASE LAYER 1/4 ZIP TOPS
off ebay for $19.
very happy with it so far.
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Caaveman82
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:35 am |
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| Chronic PinchflatterJoined: Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:41 amPosts: 840
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Ibex is a win because even if you wear the product out, they will replace it for free.
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ebbmart
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:13 pm |
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| Saw Greg Lemond once at a restaurantJoined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 3:21 pmPosts: 1954Location: Powderhorn 24 territory
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Caaveman82 wrote: Ibex is a win because even if you wear the product out, they will replace it for free. That is nice. I wouldnt be surprised if Patagonia did the same.
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"Nowadays, people know the price of everything and the cost of nothing."
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Caaveman82
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| Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:14 pm |
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ebbmart wrote: Caaveman82 wrote: Ibex is a win because even if you wear the product out, they will replace it for free. That is nice. I wouldnt be surprised if Patagonia did the same. Quote: Damage due to wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge. Still reasonable, but it certainly doesn't have the same weight as free replacement.
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Volsung
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| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:58 am |
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I have some Icebreaker stuff. It's ok but they all leave a little bit to be desired.
The next to skin gloves wore holes in the fingertips within a year of winter riding.
The underwear seems to be made for ken dolls
The sweater has thumb holes but it shrank the first time I washed it so they're not long enough to be used.
I got em all on sale so you get what you pay for. Will be buying Ibex or more Smartwool next.
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ChrisAdyNelson
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:59 pm |
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A little off-topic... bike pants/shell for winter riding: what do you like? I have a few combos I go with: O2 Nokomis pants as wind breaker with Novaro tights or very cold (under 10 degrees) I have a pair of 686 snowboard pants liners.The O2 pants leave a little to be desired, since they are primarily rain pants and have little thermal qualities. I would like to find a better shell/pants for winter riding.
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