Dang, the price of Bicycle Fixation's wool knickers just keeps going up!
Oh, how I wish I'd had the good sense to buy them when they were $90-ish!
http://www.bicyclefixation.com/prod_wool_knickers.html
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Dang, the price of Bicycle Fixation's wool knickers just keeps going up!
Oh, how I wish I'd had the good sense to buy them when they were $90-ish!
http://www.bicyclefixation.com/prod_wool_knickers.html
90 ish? Dang, my Portland Cycling Knickers keep looking like a better and better deal. I'm having some problems with the zipper on one of the pockets. But I still love them and may get another pair.
Ooops, they are not wool, wrong thread. ;)
i really like that ibex spin jersey.....but it seems to only come in S M L--
no XL.
Like it never even came in an XL.
how does it run...sizewise.??
Anyone have any experience with the Ibex biking shorts? I am in need of a pair of shorts and they look interesting.
I saw a pair of the Ibex bike short in person. The legs were shorter than most bike shorts. The spin jerseys are sized to fit snuggly. True to size if you like form fitting. Size up if you don't.
I would actually like a shorter seam. Did you hear anything on the chamois? They look ok, or at least more than a piece of felt.
Lord help me - I just bought the boucle jacket, 405 full zip and Kate sweater. All 50% off from backcountry outlet plus free shipping :eek: Where do I commit myself??
Has anyone tried these jerseys?
They are not widely available, for some reason. A brand new product?
TE seems to offer the Euphoria jersey: sleeveless, one pocket.
http://http://www.teamestrogen.com/p....asp?pID=30827
The Ewetopia one has sleeves and two pockets...I'd probably prefer it...any chance TE will offer it?
I bought an Ibex 405 full zip in red today to try out:
405 Full Zip
Ibex has up to 50% off everything in their outlet...I'm ordering a couple of things from there for the first time since everyone seems to be raving about how great it is and there are some great deals.
I just bought the Ewephoria sleeveless on TE. I really like it. I've never known wool before but I'm now a convert.
I got my 405 Full Zip in red on Monday and I finally got a chance to try it on today. I'm wearing it right now at work and I LOVE it. It's soft and comfy like all my Ibex stuff, but the collar design and the finish makes it looks like a jacket/blazer. Very, very cute! (in fact, I may have to order the blue color, too!!!). The sleeves are a bit long on my short arms (like all Ibex stuff) but the shoulders and body fit nicely. I got a medium and I'd say it fits pretty damn close to the same way my full zip shak fits me. The red color is beautiful - true red...very nice.
Definitely cute and certainly worth the 50% off price point!
Yay! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
Just to be accurate- the outlet boasts discounts of "up to" 50%....and the 405 was $150, now $95, so not a 50% discount there, but still a good deal for such a high quality item.
I got the very same 405 in red too, but I got one Large and one Medium....they both fit me- one fits like a loose light jacket and the other fits more like a sleek shirt..... but I still can't decide which one to go with. :(
Have to try them on again in a couple of days to be more objective. They are GREAT- not too heavy, not too light...and very handsome. :)
I often have this problem with Ibex tops- some look better in medium on me, and some in large, so I always have to order both sizes. :(
Oh, I should point out that I did get mine for 50% off at backcountryoutlet.com. BUT, it's also not on that big of a sale there anymore, either. It's now back to $97...so it's again cheaper at Ibex. (in case anyone is currently shopping!)
Lisa - I know your sizing pain! I was that way with Ibex smalls and mediums before I gained all my current weight. :o Now it's easy, I'm always medium! How's that for a twisted 'silver lining'?! :p
So I either need to gain 7 pounds or lose 7 pounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
Hmmmm........which is easier? :cool:
Backcountry.com has a 50% off coupon that is good throut 7/31. So you can still get the Ibex 405 for half price..
Got my Ibex order yesterday (Neela skirt and Ribbies tank)--nice stuff, especially the skirt. And the small was definitely the right size. The only problem is that the tank is a bit lower cut than I like so I need to shorten the straps a bit to fix that (not too crazy about everybody being able to see down the cleavage if I bend over)...
You are totally correct! I forgot that you have to put the item into your cart to see the 50% off prices. The sale is definitely still on (as evidenced by my recent purchase for another 405 and a norgie crew! :o) Free shipping if you spend more than $50, too. And they ship quickly....not TE quickly...but still better than most places. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Natasha
I also got the 405 at backcountry outlet and went with the tan large to use as a jacket. I LOVE IT! I'm also in the "short arm brigade" so I will have to shorten the sleeves but that's the price you pay.
I did not like the boucle jacket though. No pockets and it was kind of scratchie feeling. It's going back.
I scored on the Kara sweater! I love it as well. It was only left in black and I would have prefered the chocolate but that's ok.
I also got a pair of guys Ibex boxer undies to wear as pj bottoms from SAC and for a whopping $16 they are awesome:p I must stop shopping until I get unpacked from all my moving this summer.
Did you order your regular size in the Ibex 405, or go up one size?
I ordered my regular Ibex size and it fits just right. I'd say it runs pretty close in sizing to both the Pingo jacket and the full zip Shak if you have either of those. It stretches a little too (which is good for my shoulders).Quote:
Originally Posted by Natasha
I have been reading comments about wool jerseys and I have a couple of questions. I should mention I only wear wool socks and sweaters (also wool undershirts beneath my sweaters in the winter) and live in Roanoke, VA. While our winters are somewhat mild (25+ degrees F), our summers are awfully HOT and HUMID, especially in Roanoke, between two "mountains". I won't insult anyone from out west where you are surrounded by monster mtns.
1. How hot is the wool jersey in summer? I understand it is wicking and that is great, but wool can be hot. Give me your opinions please.
2. I read in a previous post that merino does not hold odors....please tell me this is true because it would be a dream! Both hubby and I are sweaty folks and no amount of washing/antiperspirent/deodorant will change that. His jerseys are the worst and we wash as soon as we can but usually the day or day after we ride. I am a newbie rider though so my stuff still has not had time to stink up the place.
Did anyone else get that notice from Ibex that seems to say they will be eliminating their 'outlet' section soon? Am i misinterpreting that?
Yikes, how awful that would be! I don't think they realize how that sale section spurs hesitant people to buy and then add other non-sale items to their order as well.
Mistie
even though i am a wool weanie, i tend to not wear wool when it's going to be above 75 degrees because the wool feels heavier than lycra (or whatever our jerseys are made of) and hotter.
Wool is better for cool, damp, cold weather. Which of course we have a lot of out here in the Pacific NW 12 months out of the year!
oh, and welcome to TE.
I'm wearing a very lightweight merino longsleeve top occasionally to sleep in on cooler nights, and sometimes if I'm outside in the late afternoon/evening I'll put on a light merino top as well. Plus, I still wear light wool socks for biking and fitness walking and roller skating- prevents friction sore spots on your feet like nothing else. :p
Other than that, not wearing my wool in July/August here in NY.
Mistie - to be perfectly honest, I couldn't bring myself to wear wool for biking in the summer when I lived in NC. It was just TOO hot. I know some people did, but it didn't work for me. That said, I do wear wool up to about 80 degrees. It definitely wicks...and it does not smell! I now have a bunch of wool tank tops (that I didn't have when I lived in NC) and I think I could wear them in the summer there. I've worn them here on the 'hot' days (hot is a relative term!) and I was suprisingly comfortable. I think you just need to find the right weight for your needs. These tanks are quite thin - and I have a wool t-shirt that is actually thinner than cotton and it's wonderful for sweaty work (like moving day when it was mid 90's or working in the garden).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mistie
Hmmm, I probably didn't help much, did I? :p Bottom line, if you have a summer weight wool t or jersey, give it a try. Maybe wear it for a short run or some other endeavor where you won't be super far from home when you discover that it's not for you?! ;) Or, maybe wear it riding, but carry a regular summer jersery in a back pocket so that you can change if you need to?
This is what I wear when it's above 90:
http://www.icebreaker.com/site/icebr...aero_tank.html
Really, I wear this when it's above 75, but I find that when it's really, really hot this works the best for me. It feels so much lighter than any of my poly stuff and way better than the cotton stuff. Icebreaker has buried the link to the really light stuff as they're pushing their fall line right now, but you can still order it.
I am sitting here, writing this from an internet cafe in Provinceton MA, wearing my wool ibex kate. IT IS COLD ON CAPE COD even in august, especially at night!
With that being said though, I do not cycle in wool in summer.
But it is true that merino wool doesn't hold odors, and I do wear my ibex year round, even in sunny san antonio, although there I wear my ibex sweaters to stay warm in overly air conditioned interiors. Its also great at adjusting well to diff temperatures. I own pieces in different weights, that can be layered as needed.
I'm sure you've all seen this already - but Ibex just put all their summer stuff on sale.
Yes, I'm now one full-zip shak, one cadence T and one pair of glove liners richer today. :D
Icebreaker SuperFine190 Saturn Skirt - Women's skirt on SAC right now. :)
... now replaced by the Icebreaker Stella Shirt (pretty).
It is over a 100 in Portland and I switched out of my cotton T a few hours ago for my Ibex T....it's shocking....but the merino is more comfortable!!!
I wore my Shak tonight....
First time in 8-9 weeks. It's 62 out and feels cool. And, I had my new ss Ibex t shirt on underneath.
Now, if I could find a black full zip Shak in an x small on sale!
It was cool this evening here too! I wore a smart wool base layer longsleeve shirt and my Ibex black Kate on top of it when we went out this evening. I brought my Carrie hoody along too, but didn't quite need that yet. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Autumn is almost upon us!
:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
stop that at once!!!!
Speaking of which:
Which one is your favourite Ibex short-sleeve tshirt? I'm thinking about the Echo. I want a black one.
Ideas?
My favorite get-out-and-play short sleeve is the Echo.
My favorite my-don't-I-look-nice short sleeve is the Q-T.
I bought a black Ibex skirt on sale last night. A weird thing happened when I went to check out. It said there were 2 things in the basket. Since I had only ordered one, I was surprised to see a black Kate in my size in the cart... huh? Did somebody know that I really want one, but I refuse to spend $110.00? I even searched for one, to no avail.
The only explanation I have is that I put it in there sometime late last winter and it stayed. I deleted it. :(.
so are Ibex El Fito ever on sale? My husband's are about worn out. There's two holes in them, one on the knee from a fall, the other on a seam.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attac...3&d=1199224984Quote:
Originally Posted by elk