[ORRando] jerseys for 09?

[Jim Bronson]

Even though I don't live in Oregon anymore, I would be interested in
ordering one.  Gotta show some home state pride!  Plus it's always fun
to have an assortment of rando jerseys.

On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 9:17 AM, John Kramer <jckramer at gorge.net> wrote:
> I don't see where Kucharik lists his manufacturer. I agree with trusting
> Woolistic jerseys. Don't get a wool jersey that shrinks! A felted jersey
> will not breath like a sports wool jersey. I like the original Oregon design
> and colors but would consider helping with an alternative design. I would
> also consider a wool cap. I like caps.
>
> fitzbase at comcast.net wrote:
>
> many reasons not.  The owner has apparently had some really contentious
> interchanges with folks asking about where he manufactures and oversight at
> the factory.  Plus he does not deliver on time.  The last OrRando jersey
> order was months behind the promised delivery date.  And the jerseys are not
> necessarily machine washable.  Plus, no women's sizing.
>
> But I'm just saying.  I didn't even consider them for the Portland Velo wool
> jerseys.  I'm a fan of Woolistic, makers of the SIR and RUSA wool jerseys
>
> Lynne F
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Ned Hascall <nhascall at speakeasy.net>
>
>
> I would buy one.
>
> Any reason not to use Portland Cyclewear?
>
> http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/woolcyclingjersey.html
>
> Ned
>
> On Oct 20, 2008, at 8:41 AM, b hamon wrote:
>
>
>
> Hello --
>
> I would like to gauge interest in assembling a wool/wool blend
> jersey order, best done during the slow season so as to have early
> spring delivery.
> If enough people are interested to get a decent quantity break I
> would be -- gasp! -- willing to do the legwork. (I figure that,
> since I can never organize a ride -- I don't own a car -- the least
> I can do is come with something else.)
>
> As the purchaser for a local bike shop I have the opportunity to
> consider all manner of bikey stuff. Although we don't sell much
> apparel I am able to order it through the shop.
>
> I wonder if there is interest in designing and ordering a new
> Oregon Randonneurs jersey (in quantity)?
>
> I have been looking at Kucharik jerseys and have gathered some info
> about possible addition of a simple embroidered text. Kucharik
> jerseys are *made in the USA* (!!) and come in all-wool or 70 wool/
> 30 poly blend. I have a 70/30 blend jersey that is going on three
> years old and looks/works as good as new. Color selection would not
> be fantastic, only four or five colors to choose from, though there
> IS a darker red that is similar to the previous jersey (no stripe,
> just plain red, a nice darker shade). If washed in cold water and
> hung to dry shrinkage is almost nonexistent with the blend and
> about 3-5 percent with the all-wool. (No guarantees, of course, if
> washed warm and tossed in the dryer.)
>
> You can check out Kucharik's offerings, including colors and sizing
> info,  here:
>
> http://www.kucharik.com/
>
> Note that the wool-blend no longer includes the charcoal grey
> (discontinued); all other colors available. I am thinking that the
> darker red might be a good choice for both good looks and some
> continuity with the previous jersey.
>
> If you are seriously interested in buying a jersey, please reply
> OFF-list directly to my email: name, city, contact info and size. I
> am researching what kind of minimum would be needed to get a decent
> price break so a working number would be helpful.
>
> Of course, feel free to offer alternative ideas too.
>
> Thanks --Beth Hamon, PDX
>
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