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At least you have the choice of pale blue. Each and every year, year in and year out, forever and ever, without fail, pale blue shall be available, first color the designers reach for, hey look girls, let's use pale blue this year, we used light blue last year, maybe next year we'll go wild with heathered blue . . . .:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Dianyla
How about periwinkle blue? I could wear that.
I admit I am very lucky in this regard. I love almost every different shade of light (and dark, for that matter) blue. And if all you ever buy is blue or black, it will always match. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Yeah I'm with you. (though i do like sage green)Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
And Dianyla- what makes you thought I ever BOUGHT any pale blue stuff that I could send you? :rolleyes: ;) :D :D
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Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
your avatar maybe??............or is that more like lavender or periwinkle? lol
and that's why I buy mens jerseys - better colour choices, longer zippers and more pockets. Oh and they don't make me feel all mashed together in the bust when I zip them closed!
Well I confess....I actually DID buy an ice blue Terry Hoody last year....and.....it was....(NOT WOOL!) :eek: :eek: :eek:
We really don't need this type of language in here. Keep yer non-wool crap outta this thread! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
I'm so ashamed.....
I'm eagerly awaiting my order from Ibex. It said shipping in 1-2 days. Why isn't it here NOW!?!?!
I want my instant gratification and I want it NOW!
Because it's not from TE, that's why! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
I just hate it when I order something and don't get a tracking number. I like to follow my new object's travels. "Look, my jersey's in Kansas!"
Ok ladies, I figured this is the group that can help me out. I'm looking for a wool t-shirt with a spunky graphic on it, anyone know where I can find one?
I'm going on a long trek, but also want my trekking clothes to be street savvy when out on the town at the beginning and end of the trip. Admitedly, a great t in great colors is plenty, but would like a splash of spunk!:D
Is it specifically for biking in? Or just for traveling around?
Icebreaker makes some really nice and funky merino t-shirts. They are quite expensive, but I have one of the long sleaved ones and really like it. You can get some of then cheaper on e-bay, otherwise EMS and Moosejaw have them decently prices and sometimes on sale. I found that they are really fitted, so tend to run small.... I usually wear a medium in t-shirts, and am really glad that I ordered a large in mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by snowtulip
Where are you going trekking? Have a great time!
Lisa - It's for hiking in (I plan to take two wool tees), we'll be hiking Slovenia (since we did Guatemala on the bike last year, we thought we'd try our feet this year).
PABadger - I'll look at the Icebreaker, thanks for the advice!
Ibex has a few t-shirts in their outlet section. www.ibexwear.com One of them has a flower, one has the Ibex "goat" logo. Neither has spunky graphics, but they are cheap!
Just got back from Bike Expo where I had a bonding moment with the Ibex rep (who also happens to be a Chaco rep! my two favorite brands in one person!). My report is in the Northwest forum, and is mostly about Ibex!
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=13985
What? No Brooks? ;) :rolleyes: :cool: :D :p
Nope, no Brooks. I was kinda bummed about that. Poor SKnot was feeling mighty poorly, but I'd've force the poor kid to stay longer if there'd been a Brooks rep! Hey, the boy scored a pair of socks from the Ibex guy, so life is good. (I got a Meru hat)
Yeah, and after he was done bonding with knot, he had no more bond-o for me,
I didn't get nuffin'
at all.
Quick!! Smartwool Twister Pants on steepandcheap right now!!!
Darn! They're gone!:(
Yup, but they have Smartwool socks now.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
The smartwools are gone, now it's ski bindings!
I have a new woolly sock lust: Teko. www.tekosocks.com They are soft, they have tiny stitches, they are cushy, and environmentally friendly/low impact, AND they have a one year guarantee! (don't like them after one year, return them for a refund or a new pair) I saw them at Bike Expo.
I haven't bought any new wool socks in about two years. I think it's time for *at least* one new pair... :D
I'm so happy I finally snagged a pair of the twister pants, I'll be sure to post on the review thread here about them when they arrive. :D
Ya know, it amazes me how fast that site moves. I must have stumbled across the pants shortly after they posted, because they still had a selection in 2 colors, with about 3-4 sizes per color. I bought mine first :p then came here to post and tell y'all about it, and then went back to refresh the sac site obsessively. They were all gone in about 15-20 minutes!! Amazing. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Woolly washload!
I just did an entire washer full of nothing but wool clothes! (mine and SKnot's) And none of them were socks! And it wasn't even all the wool we own, just the dirty stuff. (btw: cold water, regular cycle, Dr. Bronner's lavender castile soap)
Ooooh, cool... I'm a wool addict!
Yep, that's when you are fully "official"- when you can actually do an actual LOAD of laundry that's all merino --and without even including any socks! :D
Ewe are so k-ewe-l, Knot.
At Steep and Cheap right now.....
Lots of sizes and colors.
http://www.steepandcheap.com/
For those that don't know about SAC Attack here's the link:
http://www2.sacattack.com/
Gives you all the stats on the current item and has a list of previous items, too.
Kerry
And they have some Ibex,
http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out..._ID=WR_IBX0022
With free shipping on orders over $50, too....
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Originally Posted by Trek420
Icebreaker Vortex Vest - Women's on steepandcheap.com
Om my, the temptations! :eek: An excellent running vest. *sigh*Quote:
Originally Posted by songlady
Gramicci wool pants http://www.gramicci.com/Womens_Merin.../96080252.html
I don't like the path Gramicci has taken over the years. They used to be great active-wear pants. Now they are mall-crawler clothes. Plumber's butt. Why doesn't anyone make REAL pants anymore? whine whine whine...
Rivendell needs to make some lightweight wool MUSA pants, just to make me happy. It's all about me, y'know!
Rivendell makes pants? I thought they just made bikes?
If they weren't nylon, I'd've bought 'em already. Nylon and my overactive sweating ability don't mix well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trek420
http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/clothing/22432.html
Might buy 'em for work anyway.
Can we go to Rivendell next weekend?
Sure, I just have to be here around 11 to meet with the guy for the estimate on cabinet replace or refinish cabinets in the hovel.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
There goes the wool budget.
I scored a Smartwool mid-weight long-sleeve zip-neck shirt at Steep and Cheap a couple days ago. It's in the mail now. (Don't tell anybody, but I already had a long-sleeve zip-neck Merino shirt, but it wasn't Smartwool.)
Knot, I think the breathability of nylon pants depends on how the fabric is made. All hiking pants these days are nylon, and hikers sweat alot and wear the same pants for 5 days straight without washing.
Knotted, where does it say what the MUSA pants are made of? I can't find that info? :confused: :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Trek, Rivendelll doesn't "make" the pants, they just sell them along with other biking accessories and parts. Also, maybe they commission them to be made just for Rivendell to sell, like they do with some saddlebags and such.
Well, dang! They don't say anywhere on the website! I've got the 2006 paper catalog here, and it says "featherweight brushed nylon."Quote:
Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
On the website the MUSA shorts come in one color and in two-tone (with olive crotch gusset and pocket splices). Looks like the pants come only in two-tone. Which is ok with me, cuz I sweat so much on the bike that it looks like I've got two-tone pants on anyway.
I'm just a gratuitious sweat-er.
Anybody know how unbreathable brushed nylon is? I had a pair of brushed nylon pants from Columbia Sportwear once, and they had mesh inserts for ventilation. They still held in the sweat and they pilled up pretty badly. I'm thinking Rivendell might be more picky about the quality of their fabric. I hope.
I hate pilly clothing!!!
Just got my Ibex order, a BEautiful persimmon switchback pullover and the Meru hat. The persimmon is a lovely color, it is a darker coral in person than on my moniter. It is nice and bright, a nice change after all those dark winter colors I have been wearing. The wool has a nice texture, is not too thick or thin, I have actually worn it outdoors today and not been cold at all, and am still wearing it in the house and not been too hot. Does that make sense?? This piece of Ibex is actually long enough, I bought the switchback in L and the sleeves are over my hand, and the length is actually 26" long, not tunic length on me (I am a long torsoed 5'8") but mid hip length, so I am soooo happy! I just might have to get another in a different color, but gotta let the CC rest for this month now. The meru hat will be warm under my helmet, and a good deal at $10. I just wish that Ibex would post length measurements on their websites for their stuff so I don't have to always email them. Some of their stuff is just too short for me.