mariposa
07-30-2008, 11:48 AM
I own *lots* of wool, but this is my first experience with a wool cycling-specific jersey with the back pockets. See it here:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=30827
I LOVE THIS JERSEY! :) I think all of my synthetic jerseys with pockets are going to rot away in my drawer now (or will be given away). Some of the pluses to this jersey:
* The torso is nice and long! Now, I don't even *have* a long torso. But I like shirts/jerseys that do not expose a gap on my back that will get sunburnt.
* Elasticized hem is perfect. It is not a tight grip - just enough to keep the jersey in place. (Normally I don't care for elasticized hems, because I have big hips and they usually feel too tight on me.)
* Armholes are perfect. Not too tight; not so loose or low that they show your bra.
* The back pocket is very roomy.
* Neckline is very flattering.
* The blue is a very nice color, somewhere between royal blue and navy. And because of the dark-ish color, there is no "show-through" like with some other wool microweight fabrics.
Some caveats:
* Runs ever so slightly too big. If you like a tighter or more aerodynamic fit, size down. (You can get away with a size-down on the blue version of this jersey, because of the no show-through!)
* I would like to try the white version of this jersey, but am not sure how see-through it is. Anyone tried the white?
* The neck area is a bit big/loose. I will probably sew it tighter. It blows around in the wind, a bit. This may be a good jersey for you if you tend to have wide shoulders or a big neck.
* The elastic on the top of the back pocket is somewhat looser than with most jerseys. Thus, I would carry something lightweight or bulky there - such as a jacket - but probably wouldn't carry, say, a bike pump in there, something that could fly out.
* The fabric is advertised as microweight (150g), which is my preference for summer. However, somehow this jersey seems thicker-weight than my other Smartwool microweight shirts. Maybe my shirts have just thinned down as they've gotten worn. I don't know.
* I wish TE carried the similar Smartwool jersey that has sleeves. As with other sleeveless jerseys, I'm a bit worried about sunburnt shoulders, with the Ewephoria.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=30827
I LOVE THIS JERSEY! :) I think all of my synthetic jerseys with pockets are going to rot away in my drawer now (or will be given away). Some of the pluses to this jersey:
* The torso is nice and long! Now, I don't even *have* a long torso. But I like shirts/jerseys that do not expose a gap on my back that will get sunburnt.
* Elasticized hem is perfect. It is not a tight grip - just enough to keep the jersey in place. (Normally I don't care for elasticized hems, because I have big hips and they usually feel too tight on me.)
* Armholes are perfect. Not too tight; not so loose or low that they show your bra.
* The back pocket is very roomy.
* Neckline is very flattering.
* The blue is a very nice color, somewhere between royal blue and navy. And because of the dark-ish color, there is no "show-through" like with some other wool microweight fabrics.
Some caveats:
* Runs ever so slightly too big. If you like a tighter or more aerodynamic fit, size down. (You can get away with a size-down on the blue version of this jersey, because of the no show-through!)
* I would like to try the white version of this jersey, but am not sure how see-through it is. Anyone tried the white?
* The neck area is a bit big/loose. I will probably sew it tighter. It blows around in the wind, a bit. This may be a good jersey for you if you tend to have wide shoulders or a big neck.
* The elastic on the top of the back pocket is somewhat looser than with most jerseys. Thus, I would carry something lightweight or bulky there - such as a jacket - but probably wouldn't carry, say, a bike pump in there, something that could fly out.
* The fabric is advertised as microweight (150g), which is my preference for summer. However, somehow this jersey seems thicker-weight than my other Smartwool microweight shirts. Maybe my shirts have just thinned down as they've gotten worn. I don't know.
* I wish TE carried the similar Smartwool jersey that has sleeves. As with other sleeveless jerseys, I'm a bit worried about sunburnt shoulders, with the Ewephoria.