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10-10-23, 01:07 PM
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I know most of you are in wool or cut-offs but Pear Izumi has there attack shorts on sale for 20 bucks and bibs for 25.
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10-10-23, 02:34 PM
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10-10-23, 08:40 PM
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Thank you!
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10-10-23, 08:50 PM
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edit: or I could just give you the link to the men's directly:
https://www.pearlizumi.com/collectio...40648015642795
10-10-23, 09:50 PM
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Do they have them in leopard skin? With hair metal wigs to match?
Here I am with period correct C&V bike shorts this summer. Much more flattering than Spandex, don't you think?
Here I am with period correct C&V bike shorts this summer. Much more flattering than Spandex, don't you think?
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10-11-23, 12:13 AM
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The catalog listing said $25 for the Attack bibs, but the actual page said it was $60. I went ahead and bought two anyway because it still beats $100 a pair, but I am not amused by what I sure hope is unintentional "bait and switch" pricing.
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Pearl Izumi and Louis Garneau both offer deep discounts and clearance sales pretty often, both on their websites and through Amazon. I've had good luck with some off-brand shorts and bibs through Amazon, but prefer PI and Garneau jerseys. I picked up three Pearl Izumi aero jerseys for cheap, under $20 each, on closeout back around 2020.
And my favorite warm and hot weather jersey by far is the Garneau Lemmon 2. The fabric is hard to describe, totally unlike most synthetic tech fabric. It's as soft and thin fine weave knit, as nice as the finest cotton or merino wool blend, but it's all poly. The only downside is the fabric is very stretchy, so after I've overloaded the rear pockets a few times with cell phone, bananas, asthma inhalers, spare tube, etc., the medium stretched out to large length in the tail. But it regains form after emptying the pockets. A minor nit compared with how well it wicks sweat in 100+F heat or on humid days. I even wear the Lemmon 2 jersey for longer runs so I can stash a few things in the pockets rather than wearing a hydration backpack, vest or utility belt.
Between the two Pearl Izumi areo jerseys and three Lemmon 2 jerseys from Garneau, I'll never need to buy another short sleeve jersey. I'm less picky about cold weather long sleeve jerseys and have some no-name tops that are comfy and warm for my occasional winter rides.
But shorts and bibs wear quicker so I occasionally check the clearance page and Amazon for PI and Garneau.
And my favorite warm and hot weather jersey by far is the Garneau Lemmon 2. The fabric is hard to describe, totally unlike most synthetic tech fabric. It's as soft and thin fine weave knit, as nice as the finest cotton or merino wool blend, but it's all poly. The only downside is the fabric is very stretchy, so after I've overloaded the rear pockets a few times with cell phone, bananas, asthma inhalers, spare tube, etc., the medium stretched out to large length in the tail. But it regains form after emptying the pockets. A minor nit compared with how well it wicks sweat in 100+F heat or on humid days. I even wear the Lemmon 2 jersey for longer runs so I can stash a few things in the pockets rather than wearing a hydration backpack, vest or utility belt.
Between the two Pearl Izumi areo jerseys and three Lemmon 2 jerseys from Garneau, I'll never need to buy another short sleeve jersey. I'm less picky about cold weather long sleeve jerseys and have some no-name tops that are comfy and warm for my occasional winter rides.
But shorts and bibs wear quicker so I occasionally check the clearance page and Amazon for PI and Garneau.
10-11-23, 06:58 AM
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they are $60 now. The flash sale is over I guess but I have two pair of bibs on the way for 50 bucks.
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Something looks very Excite-able in the 3rd Shorts photo...LOL
https://www.pearlizumi.com/collection...41449368322219
https://www.pearlizumi.com/collection...41449368322219
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Thanks for the heads-up. Some of my bibs are getting pretty ratty.
Addendum: Sorry to just read it's over though.
Addendum: Sorry to just read it's over though.
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Something looks very Excite-able in the 3rd Shorts photo...LOL
https://www.pearlizumi.com/collection...41449368322219
https://www.pearlizumi.com/collection...41449368322219
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