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**sandra** · 12-01-2007, 05:29 AM

Ok, I ordered the Ibex Switchback that is on sale at STP in the large. Got it yesterday. I love it. It is too small. Actually it fits perfectly, but too perfectly. I don't like my stuff to be fitted. I want it looser.

If any of you girls are selling XL's that don't fit, please let me know.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 12-01-2007, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by sandra

Ok, I ordered the Ibex Switchback that is on sale at STP in the large. Got it yesterday. I love it. It is too small. Actually it fits perfectly, but too perfectly. I don't like my stuff to be fitted. I want it looser.

If any of you girls are selling XL's that don't fit, please let me know.

The Switchbacks tend to shrink a little when they are washed. You do not want to get one that fits perfectly at first. Can't you send it back?

**sandra** · 12-01-2007, 08:44 AM

yes, it is going back.

**elk** · 12-01-2007, 10:18 AM

KathiCVille The 2 way zipper is what allowed me to wear the SHowers Pass...but it was too big on top...all floppy...

I gotta say...I feel pretty hot in the Marmot Sharp Point (hot as in cool, not hot as in whew, open the pit zips) it fits really well. It breathes and with a few merino layers underneath could be perfect for cold drizzle....
It is wind stop and water resistant...

Maybe a packable rain poncho would be the ticket then if I were to really get caught in it....I don't forsee going out to ride in Heavey rain...Seattle/PDX Girls??

It's a really different proposition to stay warm in the NE than it is to stay warm and DRY in the NW!

So what am I gonna do when I have all the clothes I need, 2 bikes with all the right stuff...I guess I'll just have to ride instead of shop!!!

**elk** · 12-01-2007, 10:20 AM

Lisa
what knickers are those? you look like you were born in them!!!

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 12-01-2007, 08:18 PM

So what am I gonna do when I have all the clothes I need, 2 bikes with all the right stuff...I guess I'll just have to ride instead of shop!!!

I hope to be in a situation like that next year when I have my second bike.

I feel very lucky indeed to be able to get a second nice bike.

Originally Posted by elk

Lisa
what knickers are those? you look like you were born in them!!!

Sometimes if it's not deadly cold, I wear one pair of long tights, then my regular old Terry Spinnaker spinning knickers over them, and then wool knee socks. That puts two layers covering my legs. That's good for about as low as 35 degrees if there's no wind.
If it's colder, like today was in the 20's, then I wear 2 layers on my legs as well, but they will be more heavy duty. Today was wicked cold and windy, and my legs had first Ibex merino thick tights, then some SportHill wind proof tights/pants, then my Ibex short black wool skirt (I wasn't riding today). I also wore heavy boots and socks. I really bundled up this morning at 25 degrees very windy and did my 3.6 mile walk. I actually stayed toasty!

Those Spinnaker knickers have a VERY light chamois in them- so light in fact that I can wear them alone and no one can see any chamois at all. They look good just for everyday wear. You don't really feel the thin chamois- it's like 1/8" of cotton or something- not much good for long bike rides. Here's a picture of me wearing them alone in the summertime last year:
http://harmonias.com/LisaBike_1.jpg
And here is where they sell them:
http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail.html?item_no=1822
They stretch a lot, so you don't have to be skinny to wear them.

**elk** · 12-02-2007, 11:12 AM

I just ordered the Spinnaker Knickers...they look great.

I better get some kneesocks...what kind are yours, Lisa..smartwool...what are they called?

I hope I didn't order them too big, but sizes in this stuff tend to run small...I ordered an XXL which I have never ordered before...

**elk** · 12-02-2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by sandra

Ok, I ordered the Ibex Switchback that is on sale at STP in the large. Got it yesterday. I love it. It is too small. Actually it fits perfectly, but too perfectly. I don't like my stuff to be fitted. I want it looser.

If any of you girls are selling XL's that don't fit, please let me know.

Sandra...Ibex has them in 3 colors for 1/2 off..tempted myself...
I have persimmon and even though it's not my favorite color, I wear it all the time because it feels and looks great on me....

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 12-02-2007, 12:08 PM

Elk,
my knee socks are Smartwool Ski socks. STP has some on sale at the moment:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Pro...f=AffinitySale
Not sure how heavy those are compared to mine. I paid about $17 for my SW ski knee socks, medium cushion. I think mine were men's small....

XXL might be too big for your Spinnakers- they aren't that tight and stretchy- more relaxed. You'll just have to see when they arrive.

Sandra needs an XL switchback- Ibex only has that size in periwinkle color- with no photo of the color. I'm not sure what periwinkle looks like. I'm not seeing many XL switchback full zips left on the net at this point.

**KnottedYet** · 12-02-2007, 04:24 PM

I think my full-zip switchback is the periwinkle, a light blue with purple undertones. The periwinkle switchback fabric isn't as unstable as the charcoal fabric. (which shrank and shrank and is still shrinking... and that's why Ibex doesn't make switchbacks anymore) (at least according to one of the reps I talked to.)

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 12-02-2007, 04:32 PM

As a footnote to the shrinking switchback issue- I now have Ibex "Shaks" and have washed them twice in the machine and low dryer....and see no shrinking problems at all. So going to the Shaks seems to be a good alternative. (except they are not on sale of course).

Elk,
I just checked my Spinnakers and they are a size medium and fit me fine- my hips are 42"- pretty substancial. The large would probably fit me fine too. So I would think the large would be plenty big enough for you (not knowing your actual hip size, but seeing your picture on your bike...)

**ktbikes** · 12-03-2007, 09:58 PM

Dear WoolWeenies,

STP has been rained on by Icebreaker sometime in the past month!
I just ordered the women's chakra zip and a few men's mondo zips - with the coupon I had they came to ~$31 a piece, and will make great xmas gifts (or maybe one will stay with me... )
See http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Icebreaker.html

Cheers,
Katie

**elk** · 12-03-2007, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Elk,
I just checked my Spinnakers and they are a size medium and fit me fine- my hips are 42"- pretty substancial. The large would probably fit me fine too. So I would think the large would be plenty big enough for you (not knowing your actual hip size, but seeing your picture on your bike...)

hmmm i just went by the size chart on the site..I'm 44"...I hope I don't have to send them back!

**elk** · 12-08-2007, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Elk,
I just checked my Spinnakers and they are a size medium and fit me fine- my hips are 42"- pretty substancial. The large would probably fit me fine too. So I would think the large would be plenty big enough for you (not knowing your actual hip size, but seeing your picture on your bike...)

Terry doesn't communicate well, but WOW are they fast shipping! I ordered the L and XL Spinnakers, what, 3 days ago? and they came today.

SO! The L fits and the XL fit too. What to do?
The L fit like tights and are comfortable...maybe a tiny tiny bit tight in the crotch (not short, just the material is pretty much stretched ACROSS..I can tell by trying to pinch it. The material, there) The XL is a little baggy in the knee and also feels like the waist is a bit high and yes, they are a little looser than a pair of tights.

which to keep? I'm leaning towards the L.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 12-08-2007, 07:10 PM

With all the biking you're going to be doing now, you'll more than likely lose couple of pounds over the coming year. Tights are sexy. Keep the Large if they feel comfortable.

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