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

kingstongraham

apreading wrote:

What size shoes are you, and how tight around the ankles are they? I find they all have the same problem that by the time they have sized up for size 12+ (you always seem to need to buy bigger overshoes than the actual shoe size, especially with MTB shoes), the ankles are too loose. The solution I have yet to try but which was recommended was to cut the wrist part off some rubber gloves and put those over the top of the overshoes. Seems a shame to have to do that though... (not to mention people at work think you have a rubber glove fetish!).

I do that, and it works. You can get black marigolds which is probably for the best.

bendertherobot

Yeah, I've read about that. Will give it a go.

Condoms don't work though, right?

apreading

bendertherobot wrote:

Mine are large which are supposed to be for 43-45. They're pictured on 45 Shimano XC70.

I'd not size up on these if you're at the upper range. What size are you?

I always need the next size up from that - 46/47 shoes and they are normally a squeeze even in the overshoes labelled for that size. Plus your ankle looks like it may already be on the large side for me.

Not sure if I am unusual and have really thin ankles for my size... DHB are the best for ankle tightness so far, castelli do some that are second best but all the others I have tried have been hopeless.

bendertherobot

I have skinny ankles thank you very much!

bendertherobot

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... /id/730029

I may get some of those next week along with the matching jersey. I like their stuff. Slightly above dhb level aesthetics at less than dhb level price.

pinno

Daniel B wrote:

PTestTeam wrote:

There are some Mossa.2s going cheap here

https://www.facebook.com/karljuandenton?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

That just takes me to a facebook profile - wrong link...?

Mean looking miserable basket too.

Garry H

Looks like one of those "suffering" Rapha dudes.

Garry H

Bender, what would you say the teperature range was on one of those Lussos? Compared to, say, the original Rapha Pro Team Jacket, which I think you also own.

the_rover

bendertherobot wrote:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/730029

I may get some of those next week along with the matching jersey. I like their stuff. Slightly above dhb level aesthetics at less than dhb level price.

I bought some last year after reading great reviews. Without looking I think road cc rated them highly.
Tbh I wasn't blown away by them, OK for the money but not a patch on my sorpassos although I'm aware that there's a huge price difference. All that said I'm getting close to buying some of the rivelo 3/4s.

bendertherobot

Yeah I doubt they'll be up there with the sorpasso even given the misleading price RRP. But for £59 I'll give them a whirl!

bendertherobot

Garry H wrote:

Bender, what would you say the teperature range was on one of those Lussos? Compared to, say, the original Rapha Pro Team Jacket, which I think you also own.

Lusso claim -3 to 14. I'd say it's certainly on a par with the Rapha softshell in terms of weight etc. And, of course, all round waterproof.

pinno

Ride today was very cold out of the sunshine. I elected to wear the dhb aeron softshell on top of the Alpha, that sorted it.

...and here's the truth. A terrible pic that makes me look like I have a beer belly. Now, there's no way I could afford that.

Don't get a crick neck.

kingstonian

Which Lusso model is it you've just had delivered?

bendertherobot

It's a lusso max repel extreme

kingstonian

bendertherobot wrote:

It's a lusso max repel extreme

Thanks. Struggling to find it on their website.

Interested to hear if you think it is better than the Mossa 2.

bendertherobot

http://www.lusso.bike/product/aqua-extr ... cket-copy/

Sorry, I added a max!

kingstonian

bendertherobot wrote:

http://www.lusso.bike/product/aqua-extreme-repel-jacket-copy/

Sorry, I added a max!

Thanks for the link

letap73

Former key staff from Arcteryx have decided to start up a cycling clothing brand. I assume as Arcteryx is very much the ASSOS of the Mountaineering/hiking clothing world, then 7 Mesh will be pitching against both ASSOS and Rapha in the cycle clothing market:

http://www.7meshinc.com/

Interesting review in Evans:

https://www.evanscycles.com/7mesh-resis ... 0wodD4cK7Q

cougie

From that one photo on the site I don't see them shifting many.

bendertherobot

Roubaix Cycling is officially 1 year old today. Happy birthday to me!

apreading

bendertherobot

Awww..

pinno

bendertherobot

I'll ignore that one!

bendertherobot

BTW, field in Wales was very dry yesterday. Very very dry

apreading

Pinno wrote:

Nah - they would have to be 'bib-nappies' and a technical fabric for the vest!

pinno

bendertherobot wrote:

BTW, field in Wales was very dry yesterday. Very very dry

I'm very happy for you.

Alex99

Hi all, what's the verdict on recent B'twin gear... specifically, the Aerofit range and the various bib tights? Interested whether the jackets fit more like Castelli, or is there extra unwanted cloth built in?

mostly

I find them similar to castelli I take a large 6'2 72kg, dont have any bibs but baselayers and a couple of tops.

Flâneur

Pinno, stop posting photos
Bender keep up the good work and goodluck with the future and many more birthdays.

Re Arc Terxy, very good technical mountain kit but at the top end of the price spectrum. Like their kit more than most but Patagonia is my go to due to their ethical model