[ORRando] Performance merino

[Kamp, David]

What Scott says about the jersey stretching out seems to be true of wool in general.  My old, twenty year old that is, Kucharik wool jersey just about covers my butt when a few items weigh down the rear pockets.  The red Oregon Randonneurs jersey from Woolistic is slightly less baggy on the length issue, while it fits well circumferentially.  A Filson wool long sleeve pullover goes down to about mid thigh.  Keeps the package warm.  Perhaps the wool garment makers got tired of all the shrinkage problems and designed in a little extra.  My experience has been the more you pay for the wool garment, the better it fits.  So check out the Rapha at $170 or the Twin Six at around $120, if your wallet can handle it.  Mine can’t.

David Kamp

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Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:34 AM
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Subject: Re: [ORRando] Performance merino

Hi, Folks.

I own two of these Garneau jersey's and wanted to offer a little feedback on them. They fit true to size, but the necks are a little snug. The zippered back pocket is unique, but the zippers are not very durable. I had one break after only 2-3 rides. Plus, if you put anything in the jersey rear pocket, the back of the jersey stretches out fairly easily.

However, the cuffs at the end of the sleeves are nice. The length of the arms and cut of the jersey itself is wonderful. I still use them regularly, I just don't carry anything in pockets. I bought them on sale at a LBS for 80 bucks a piece.

Enjoy

Scott


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Mann" <velomann at gmail.com>
To: "ORRando" <>
Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 11:18:35 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [ORRando] Performance merino

I'm normally not a big fan of Performance (unless I need a bunch of cheap tubes) but they've got a good deal going on this long-sleeved wool jersey for $50, currently available in all sizes.
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes//Product_10052_10551_1085600_-1___<http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1085600_-1___>

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Michael Mann
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