Merino wool jerseys
 

[Closed] Merino wool jerseys

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I'm after a short sleeved loose fit for the warmer weather - any recommendations?


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 9:56 pm
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Icebreaker do loads of styles and are not the most expensive.


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:02 pm
 DezB
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Lab-Gear stuff is top-notch. they've just relaunched the website.
Its about £60 for a custom made cycle shirt http://www.lab-gear.com/Meccanica/cart.php?target=product&product_id=309


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:25 pm
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Buy a long sleeve one for 125 quid from Trespass and cut the sleeves off 🙂

But Ground Effect usually get good reviews, although you have to get them shipped over from NZ. They do a short sleeve merino blend jersey. See www.groundeffect.co.nz


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:34 pm
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[i]Buy a long sleeve one for 125 quid from Trespass and cut the sleeves off [/i]

Trespass? 125 quid? Surely a typo 🙂


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:38 pm
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Howies might have something, theres also Swobo.


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:46 pm
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After some searching I'm going Lab-Gear

I've got some ground Effect stuff inc one of their merino/nylon mix which is good, if a little tight fitting.

The Lab-gear jersey looks like what I'm after. Also, neat you can custom build your own...

Cheers


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:53 pm
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Hi there

I love my merino wool base layers, they're amazing.

One thing about them, for them to work effectively, they need to be close-fitting, so fairly tight. That's when they're able to work as a second skin and wick /insulate/ventilate.

I highly recommend two brands, both very good value:

Embers, [url= http://www.embersmerino.com/ ]http://www.embersmerino.com/[/url]
Trekmates, at [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Trekmates_Merino_Wool_L~S_Base_Layer/5360035570/ ]CRC[/url]

I own both of the above and wear them always for riding bikes and running. Amazing.

Alos look at Endura's BaaBaa, which is great value, again at [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26756 ]CRC[/url]


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:55 pm
 devs
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M&S do a short sleeve one. I got it for £25 in one of their sales. I like it.


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:57 pm
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Sorry i did in fact mean £15. That would be one expensive jersey to cut the sleeves off!


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 10:58 pm
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I wear an Icebreaker 200 long sleeve all the time. If it's particularly windy, I'll put a skinny short sleeve base layer/tech tee over the top and the whole package does me fine.

I was running when it was two below zero over Christmas, I was toasty warm but the perspiration that wicked through was freezing on the outside of the top. Highly recommended.


 
Posted : 22/03/2009 11:04 pm