Exte Ondo Knickers Review

**Veronica** · 09-29-2006, 04:18 AM

The Assos knickers have been on order for two weeks. What do you bet TE gets these to me before I get the Assos ones?

V.

**Bluetree** · 10-03-2006, 05:19 PM

Okay, I broke down and bought the matching set of Etxe Ondo Oyama knickers/Goiz jersey.

My first impression? LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. Superior workmanship, great fabric and top notch design. This is an outfit I would love to wear all winter long. Yeah, it was pricey, but it was worth it.

Then the bad news... it doesn't fit.

In street clothes I wear 0-2 and figured I could get away with ordering a size small, since euro sizes run a bit small. The Goiz jersey in small is probably close to an American size 4. The sleeves were long but the oversize was most noticeable on my shoulders, as the fabric was bunching up around my neck. Maybe if I had a decent set of b**bs it would have stretched it out better.
The Oyama knickers were too big as well, and not suited for my petite (aka stumpy) legs. I have no a** (the widest point around my hips is 31") so the chamois stuck out quite a bit in the rear. Like the upper version, if I had a decent set of cheeks it might have fit better. My guess is that the knickers is closer to an American size 6.
These are heading back to TE. I am so disappointed, they are such lovely clothes.

I have to figure out a way to get taller.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-04-2006, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bluetree

I have to figure out a way to get taller.

Or maybe wider?

If it's any comfort- I have "plenty" of hips and bottom, and yet when I tried some expensive PI shorts on in an LBS a while back, all 3 styles had the odd chamois "horizontal fin" sticking out bizarrely in the back! Other than that, the shorts were very snug- strange! Definitely not a problem of my lacking natural "fill" though!

Man, what's next size smaller than a "0"??? Do they run into the negatives?? Wouldn't you get sucked into a time/space black hole when you put size 0 jeans on, and just disappear?
(just teasing) I can't imagine wearing size 0 jeans!

Those Extes look so cool- I'm sorry you have to send yours back!

**Bluetree** · 10-04-2006, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Or maybe wider?

Man, what's next size smaller than a "0"??? Do they run into the negatives?? Wouldn't you get sucked into a time/space black hole when you put size 0 jeans on, and just disappear?
(just teasing) I can't imagine wearing size 0 jeans!

Those Extes look so cool- I'm sorry you have to send yours back!

Actually, it means having a personal relationship with my tailor. But it's hard to have tailoring done to athletic clothes because of the stretch factor.
It's all relative, though. I still look in the mirror and wish I could drop an inch here or there. True body acceptance is easier said than done!

**Susan Otcenas** · 10-04-2006, 07:38 PM

We met with the EO folks at Interbike on Friday. A sizing chart is pending, but in the meantime, please use the Castelli chart. We'll get EO's up as soon as they nail it down for us. (Incidentally, I checked Terry's website and they don't have a EO size chart up either. Sigh. I would have copied it.

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The Goiz and Oyama are FLYING out of here. Wow! Selling so well that we just bought out all of EO's remaining Black/Orange Goiz tops and a bunch of the knickers. Also decided to bring in the Pistachio color. Should have it in a week.

I would LOVE to hear your feedback on the Etxe Ondo items as this is a new brand for us. Your feedback really helps us make better buying decisions. My impression so far is that the quality on these pieces is absolutely top notch. Bluetree - I don't believe these pieces come in XS (that size isn't on the order form for US orders) but I'll inquire on your behalf.

Thanks,

Susan

**Selkie** · 10-05-2006, 12:34 PM

Susan -- I vote for you to continue carrying the brand. I hope to buy one of the tops and plan on putting more EO stuff on my Christmas list. I don't paying for quality, as I figure I'll get multiple seasons of wear of them and I ride every day (weather permitting). The fit, styling, fabric, and quality are just excellent.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-06-2006, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas

The Goiz and Oyama are FLYING out of here. Wow! Selling so well that we just bought out all of EO's remaining Black/Orange Goiz tops and a bunch of the knickers. Also decided to bring in the Pistachio color. Should have it in a week.

I think getting the pistachio color is a smart move- it's got even more groovin' style than the orange.

**Cari** · 10-06-2006, 07:45 AM

Susan:

Is there any chance that in the near future, Team Estrogen might carry other Etxe Ondo Items such as the Sann Bib Shorts or the Bera Knickers? I've been hunting around for these items for quite some time now...

Also, I noticed that on the Etxe Ondo website (http://www.etxeondousa.com), Team Estrogen is listed as a dealer in Oregon but not as an online dealer. Might be good if they fixed that.

Saludos,

Cari in PR

**7rider** · 10-08-2006, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas

We met with the EO folks at Interbike on Friday. A sizing chart is pending, but in the meantime, please use the Castelli chart. We'll get EO's up as soon as they nail it down for us. (Incidentally, I checked Terry's website and they don't have a EO size chart up either. Sigh. I would have copied it.

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Oh, that's distressing. I wear a XL in Castelli. Maybe another 10 pounds and I can squeeze my BFA into a size L.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-09-2006, 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by Regina

Maybe another 10 pounds and I can squeeze my BFA into a size L.

BFA....that would be your boyfriend's a**, right? Does he look good in the Exte Ondos too?

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