Bought a wool jersey
06-19-09, 08:01 PM
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Bought a wool jersey
It's a Swobo 100% Merino jersey. $42. It doesn't smell at all after riding 30 miles in this oven known as Florida....apparently because bacteria won't form on the fibers. It doesn't itch, and it's cool even in these hot temps.
Anyone else wear these?
Anyone else wear these?
06-19-09, 08:06 PM
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I have a Swobo and two Ibex. Love them all. The Swobo is a bit like wearing a dress when you're used to tighter, shorter jerseys, but I like it. Nothing wrong with wearing a dress... 
I sweat a lot and can confirm that wool jerseys will not stink. It's awesome. I find ultralight high-end tech fabrics more cool and comfy on long, hard rides in the summer, but I'll wear wool if I'm not going to be out forever cooking in the sun.
I sweat a lot and can confirm that wool jerseys will not stink. It's awesome. I find ultralight high-end tech fabrics more cool and comfy on long, hard rides in the summer, but I'll wear wool if I'm not going to be out forever cooking in the sun.
06-19-09, 08:12 PM
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Merino wool rocks and Swobo does it very well. I have 2 l/s, one s/s and a wool thin baselayer.
One of them I've never even washed once. It also great for days that start cold and get moderately warm later in the day.
One of them I've never even washed once. It also great for days that start cold and get moderately warm later in the day.
06-19-09, 09:04 PM
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Where did you find one for $42?
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06-19-09, 09:13 PM
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https://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out...eeve-Mens.html
They were all $42 a week ago, and now they jumped to $47 (except the medium cranberry...it's still cheaper). Still a great deal.
They were all $42 a week ago, and now they jumped to $47 (except the medium cranberry...it's still cheaper). Still a great deal.
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PS: My swobo jersey is by FAR my favorite piece of clothing, I'm kicking myself for not getting the merino tights on spring sale for when it gets colder again.
Even if you can't find it at $42, it still well worth the $90 or whatever.
Even if you can't find it at $42, it still well worth the $90 or whatever.
06-19-09, 09:57 PM
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For those of you who own these jerseys, do you feel that the Swobo sizing chart is accurate? I'm 5'10", 195 (target weight 170 - doh!), and I have a 43" inch chest. Does a large sound right?
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I have a wool jersey as well and love way more then my 100% polyester jerseys. But I also have a couple of $80 or so 100% polyester jerseys and found that $12 (got some more on sale last week for $5) Walmart 100% polyester jerseys to work just as well and the $80 jobs. And since the Walmart jerseys are so cheap, it doesn't make sense anymore to buy more expensive jeresys...BUT, since wool doesn't stink as quickly when I start touring I'll be buying wool and wearing those while touring.
06-19-09, 10:18 PM
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I bought a medium and it fits great and not tight. But I pretty much look like this guy:
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I have several wool jerseys/baselayers of various brands, shapes, sizes, colours, etc. I'm wearing one as a baselayer right now even though I'm not cycling.
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06-20-09, 12:15 AM
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But I do appreciate the feedback!
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Even merino?
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06-20-09, 07:46 AM
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I've got an ice breaker 200g merino wool jersey. It's grew, doesn't smell, and I even wore I for an entire week without it smelling (I felt wierd doing this because I always wash clothes daily but this particular case I had to).
06-20-09, 11:40 AM
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This:
>wool jerseys will not stink<
And this:
>BUT, since wool doesn't stink as quickly<
So.......which is it? (According to my daughter, she can smell me well enough after a ride, without having to wonder about the jersey's odiferousness.)
>wool jerseys will not stink<
And this:
>BUT, since wool doesn't stink as quickly<
So.......which is it? (According to my daughter, she can smell me well enough after a ride, without having to wonder about the jersey's odiferousness.)
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After a ride everything is flesh, try a different deodorant. Let the wool base layer or jersey air dry between uses and there is no smell.
07-15-09, 03:14 PM
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Backcountry has them on sale for $36 now + shipping.
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https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-Class...3%3A1|294%3A50
oooooooooh that is pretty. what do you think of this material blend?
oooooooooh that is pretty. what do you think of this material blend?
