B E N D E R's non sweary review site, roubaixcycling.cc (and general kit discussion)

bendertherobot

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2016/09/30/al ... ar-lights/

I'll do a night video later. I'll also measure up my Mossa's and base layers (it's attic day)

pinno

bendertherobot wrote:

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2016/09/30/aldi-bikemate-front-and-rear-lights/

I'll do a night video later. I'll also measure up my Mossa's and base layers (it's attic day)

Nice review BTR but you summed it up when you said "...these won't light the way..." so it looks like i'm going for the Cree lights as an upgrade for my current set up.

You're poor dining table :roll:

bendertherobot

4 kids. The effects of all out war.

Anyone want an XL HH Freeze, it's way too big for me now!

pinno

bendertherobot wrote:

4 kids. The effects of all out war.

Anyone want an XL HH Freeze, it's way too big for me now!

Wear it on top of your Gabba/Mossa/Alpha/Mille.

arthur_scrimshaw

darkhairedlord wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Kingstonian wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/long-sleeve-brevet-windblock-jersey/product/BWB01LSNVYLRG

This looks epic

Agreed, have been looking at that myself. Wonder down to what temp it is good for.

It's interesting. The Winter Jersey has a windproof front only but, of course, is thicker merino. This should work very similarly. Indeed, it's virtually a merino Rapha pro team in same ways. I reckon, because of the arms, it could be good down to some very low temps indeed.

looks warm to me.

Well I got the joke.

bendertherobot

Back to HH base layers, went out to see if they had any freezes and no. But they did have the new Warm Flow. Not in zipped. But got the crew of this for £25

http://shop.hellyhansen.com/gb/item/hh- ... t_type=cat

bobmcstuff

I've got a SS HH dry for cycling and a couple of Lifas from my hiking days - great kit.

fenix

Cheers BTR for the info on the Mossa. I'll hang fire unless the Express predicts the 'WORST WINTER EVERRRRR' - as usual... ;-)

bendertherobot

Fenix wrote:

Cheers BTR for the info on the Mossa. I'll hang fire unless the Express predicts the 'WORST WINTER EVERRRRR' - as usual... ;-)

http://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/7 ... ain-freeze

wolfsbane2k

bendertherobot wrote:

4 kids. The effects of all out war.

Anyone want an XL HH Freeze, it's way too big for me now!

Hmmm, possibly tempted.

mercia_man

Just wanted to echo Bender's glowing review of the RedWhite The BIB shorts. I've been a satisfied user of Assos since the 1980s but these are even better, in my view, and certainly a bit cheaper. The insert is really comfortable, thick but not intrusive, and the stretchy nylon-based lycra and good cut mean these shorts fit me like a second skin. The microdot silicone leg grippers are ultra-secure and prevent any risk of bunching in the crotch area. I've done a couple of 60-mile-plus rides in these shorts and was simply unaware of them.

On sizing, they are very slightly tighter than Assos. I take a medium in both Assos and RedWhite and I'm 5ft 10in, 33in waist and 68kg. Leg length is average - I have long legs and they come half way down my thigh.

Of course, what suits one person may not suit another. But they are well worth considering for anyone looking at higher end bibshorts. The downside is that the price has recently gone up to £115 at Always Riding. I intend to buy another pair.

bendertherobot

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

4 kids. The effects of all out war.

Anyone want an XL HH Freeze, it's way too big for me now!

Hmmm, possibly tempted.

Yours for £20. Call it thread user discount.

viewtopic.php?f=40091&t=13071146

daniel_b

bendertherobot wrote:

Fenix wrote:

Cheers BTR for the info on the Mossa. I'll hang fire unless the Express predicts the 'WORST WINTER EVERRRRR' - as usual... ;-)

http://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/7 ... ain-freeze

Holy cow, they must have a calendar reminder to repost that every year - the oxymoron that is a news paper

FatTed

Mercia Man wrote:

Just wanted to echo Bender's glowing review of the RedWhite The BIB shorts. I've been a satisfied user of Assos since the 1980s but these are even better, in my view, and certainly a bit cheaper. The insert is really comfortable, thick but not intrusive, and the stretchy nylon-based lycra and good cut mean these shorts fit me like a second skin. The microdot silicone leg grippers are ultra-secure and prevent any risk of bunching in the crotch area. I've done a couple of 60-mile-plus rides in these shorts and was simply unaware of them.

On sizing, they are very slightly tighter than Assos. I take a medium in both Assos and RedWhite and I'm 5ft 10in, 33in waist and 68kg. Leg length is average - I have long legs and they come half way down my thigh.

Of course, what suits one person may not suit another. But they are well worth considering for anyone looking at higher end bibshorts. The downside is that the price has recently gone up to £115 at Always Riding. I intend to buy another pair.

I like them a lot not yet sure if they are better than my Assos, but certainly as good.

bendertherobot

Daniel B wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Fenix wrote:

Cheers BTR for the info on the Mossa. I'll hang fire unless the Express predicts the 'WORST WINTER EVERRRRR' - as usual... ;-)

http://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/7 ... ain-freeze

Holy cow, they must have a calendar reminder to repost that every year - the oxymoron that is a news paper

The readers love that stuff. They lap it up.

wolfsbane2k

bendertherobot wrote:

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

4 kids. The effects of all out war.

Anyone want an XL HH Freeze, it's way too big for me now!

Hmmm, possibly tempted.

Yours for £20. Call it thread user discount.

viewtopic.php?f=40091&t=13071146

Just size guide checked - about 3 X's too small due to height.
Thanks anyway!

apreading

How tall are you?!? I am 6' 2" and I think an XL...

bendertherobot

It's bloody massive on me. I need a medium! I'll measure it later if you like. I'd imagine it being good for 44-48 or so. In terms of height, it's not short!

wolfsbane2k

apreading wrote:

How tall are you?!? I am 6' 2" and I think an XL...

6ft 7, 44" chest now ( was 48" chest).

wolfsbane2k

bendertherobot wrote:

It's bloody massive on me. I need a medium! I'll measure it later if you like. I'd imagine it being good for 44-48 or so. In terms of height, it's not short!

If you could get the proper measurements that'd be appreciated - I've just had a massive strop with Aldi's cycling stuff this year, they appear to have removed circa 1 to 2 inches across the shoulders from their XL sizing from last year, so nothing fits me this year when last year everything was spot on, despite still being a little loose now across the chest,

bendertherobot

I'll do a proper measurement for the length later. Should be easily good enough round the chest.

bendertherobot

Pit to pit is about 23 inches or so (masses of stretch).

Neck down to front hem is 27 inches.

kingstonian

The Rover wrote:

Re the mossa sizing. Just to confuse things I'm 5"9 ( and a bit!) , 78kg, 34in waist with a 39in chest and medium is perfect.
Most of my castelli gear is large.

Ah, just seen your post. Thanks for the info, looks like I do sit between the medium and large. Aaarrrggghhh !!!

matt_n-2

bendertherobot wrote:

(That should have read job of course!)

There's a FB page, https://www.facebook.com/roubaixcycling1/ probably better for that sort of thing. I'll try and do that a bit more often. I tend to do it with stuff I've reviewed, did it with a lot of Chapeau stuff in the summer.

Nice, liked.

the_rover

My HH freeze turned up today, it's a lovely fitted, urmm fit! Tried under my cold weather kit and it's perfect.
Looks ideal for running as well.

wolfsbane2k

bendertherobot wrote:

Pit to pit is about 23 inches or so (masses of stretch).

Neck down to front hem is 27 inches.

Having just measured up, that's huge from neck to front hem, makes you wonder what their sizing recs are based on (big bellies?)

What do you mean pit to pit - arm pit to arm pit? 23 inches is huges.
What's its arm length and across shoulders?

It's likely too big, which I don't think I have ever said before!

bendertherobot

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Pit to pit is about 23 inches or so (masses of stretch).

Neck down to front hem is 27 inches.

Having just measured up, that's huge from neck to front hem, makes you wonder what their sizing recs are based on (big bellies?)

What do you mean pit to pit - arm pit to arm pit? 23 inches is huges.
What's its arm length and across shoulders?

It's likely too big, which I don't think I have ever said before!

It's from the top of the front part of the neck down to the front waist hem. Across the pit is 23 inches (arm pit) but that's with a bit of stretching out. It's probably more like 45 inches all round. I'd have to measure the rest. It's clingy so it's not actually all that big in real life. I'm 40 and it's baggy ish on me.

pinno

My chest is 42" and it (M) fits me just fine. The bit around the middle - well, lets face it, how many MAMILS don't have a paunch?
I have longish body and shortish legs but the length is fine.

We are talking about the HH fffffffreeze aren't we?

wolfsbane2k

bendertherobot wrote:

It's from the top of the front part of the neck down to the front waist hem. Across the pit is 23 inches (arm pit) but that's with a bit of stretching out. It's probably more like 45 inches all round. I'd have to measure the rest. It's clingy so it's not actually all that big in real life. I'm 40 and it's baggy ish on me.

OK, i've just done a full measurement against the recommended sizes - Not sure, but PM incoming.

ballysmate

Pinno wrote:

My chest is 42" and it (M) fits me just fine. The bit around the middle - well, lets face it, how many MAMILS don't have a paunch?
I have longish body and shortish legs but the length is fine.

We are talking about the HH fffffffreeze aren't we?

Ha ha.