WoolWeenies Club

[Trek420]

Ibex Lightweight Spin Jersey - Women's on SAC

[KnottedYet]

Update on the Ibex Runner shorts.

Now that they've been washed a few times, they don't creep like they used to.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Update on the Ibex Runner shorts.

Now that they've been washed a few times, they don't creep like they used to.

Is it possible that you have lost a few pounds? That might actually make a difference.

[KnottedYet]

I wish.... but no. I'm down to one pair of jeans that I can sit down in without pain. Fat, fat, fat.

But my Ibex Runners don't creep up on me anymore, and at this point I would even consider buying another pair for hot summer-day wear.

[Crankin]

I actually wore my Icebreaker quarter zip when I commuted to work Wednesday. It was 42 out at 5:30 AM. It might have been a bit too warm with a LS Craft base layer and a wind jacket, but my regular jerseys are too cool for that temperature and my other 2 wool cycling specific jerseys are way too warm for that temperature.
I keep thinking "this is the last time I will be wearing my Shak for a few months," and then we have another raw, cool day where it is the perfect thing to wear. But I am trying to stay away from any purchases of wool for a few months. Of course, if anyone sees a black full zip Shak in an x small, tell me!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yep, wore my full zip shak AND woolie base layer this morning to walk to breakfast at 7:30. It was about 55 degreesF and lovely out.

[Bad JuJu]

Ibex Pingo Jacket on sale NOW at SAC.

[Dianyla]

Ibex Lightweight Spin Jersey - Women's on SAC

And it's back again, right now!

[evangundy]

from Road Bike Rider Review:
"---New in RBR Product Tests this week: We welcome Lynne Fitzsimmons to RBR's Review Crew. Lynne, a randonneur in the Pacific Northwest, is specializing in women-specific products, putting them through the tough challenge of centuries and brevets. She starts with the Ibex Balance wool sports bra. See her evaluation and rating at http://www.roadbikerider.com/producttests.htm "

I already own two and love them
Edna

[RTW]

OK, I blame all of you for tempting me to take advantage of the Ibex sale and free shipping, which caused a shirt (the Kate in black) and a pair of tights (the Loose Tights) to show up at my doorstep this weekend.

The problem: I forgot that because I'm short (5'3"), the wool tights would be too long on me. I usually either buy things in petite or get them taken up professionally, but I don't know how that would work with the wool tights, which are knit and have some panels at the bottom that would hit below the point where the hem would be best on me. Does anyone have thoughts/advice? Or should I just roll them up twice, even if it doesn't look as good?

Thanks in advance!

[KnottedYet]

Ooh, just spent way too much time on EWR's website. Wool p0rn: https://www.ewnr.com/site/index.asp

RTW - would a smaller size fit you better? I'd ask Ibex if they'd hem the tights for you if you like the size you have but they are just too long.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Ooh, just spent way too much time on EWR's website. Wool p0rn: https://www.ewnr.com/site/index.asp

All they have are cartoony drawings of their clothes? I could never order anything based on that!

[RTW]

Thanks for the advice! Well, this size does fit me (as always with things that aren't cut for petites, it's a matter of the length being about three inches too long). Would Ibex really re-hem something? Has anyone had Ibex fix items this way? It might still be cheaper and quicker to get a tailor to do it locally; I'm just not sure it's possible with a knit that has these kinds of panels at the bottom.

[KnottedYet]

It can't hurt to contact Ibex and ask. Ibex has always been good to me. They monitor TE and know we are the hot-patootie-babes of the wool weenie world. It is in their best interest to tell us what can and can't be done.

[NoNo]

My spin jersey came and it fits perfectly. Nice and soft. My cousin got to take the maiden voyage on our training ride this weekend since she doesn't have any jerseys of her own. She said it was comfy, I can't wait to see for myself.