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[7rider]

I was just looking at boleros in the Terry catalog....
timely. Thanks.
I'm interested ZC to see if you stick with it, and to hear other reports about them...pros/cons.
I really hate arm warmers....I mean, really!...but I see (and use) their value. A better option would be welcome.

[SouthernBelle]

I mostly like my terry bolero. There is the bunchiness problem with the sleeve. But it does give coverage to the shoulder/arm joint. Nothing else does.

[divingbiker]

I like my Terry bolero. Sometimes the vent in the back of my Showers Pass jacket lets too much air in and my shoulders and upper arms get cold, and the bolero does the trick. Then on the afternoon commute, I leave off the bolero and open the pit zips, and the temp is perfect again. It's a very useful thing, but you do have to get used to the feeling of having it stretched across your shoulders.

[Zen]

Whew.
Thanks, everybody. I feel better now that I don't have to send something back.

[Velobambina]

Regina -- I love my boleros. The across-the-back thing doesn't bother me, though. I've never noticed my jersey bunching up under the bolero, regardless of whether it's a race or club cut top. What I like a lot is their versatility because you can wear them over sleeveless jerseys, which is something I wouldn't do w/regular arm warmers (although I've noticed that's kind of a triathlon fashion thing, isn't it?).

[7rider]

Okay then....
ZC - apologies for the slight thread hijack! -
Bolero...
or.
Bolero light
??

[redrhodie]

I have the "bolero light" in sliver. Its a good weight for layering. Probably the other one would be better for those days that start out freezing, then warm to over 70 by mid-ride, worn over a short-sleeved or sleeveless jersey. I haven't seen it, so I'd be concerned about how small it rolls up and fits into your jersey pocket. The light one fits in easily.

Zen, if you end up hating your bolero, I'll buy it from you.