WoolWeenies Club

[KnottedYet]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Natasha]

Thought I would add my 2 cents worth on the chamois discussion. The past couple of years I have been riding without a chamois. Previously I liked the Terry T-shorts, but recently the chamois would just drive me crazy on longer rides. I switched to compression shorts with no chamois (running shorts) and have had no problems, even on centuries. During colder weather I use my Sporthill cross-country pants with long underwear underneath.
Each spring I get some soreness over the sit-bones, but after 2 or 3 rides I seem to have broken my sit-bones in and have no further discomfort.

[sandra]

I got the new Cirque jacket and it has been 80 degrees every day since I got it!

[elk]

Sandra...quit braggin!!!! 80 degrees...cheesh.

(although seriously, I do understand...I went out today..33 degrees.. LOVE it!!but I had ZERO stamina. )