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

matt_n-2

MrB123 wrote:

Matt_N wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-winter-weight-merino-sock/

Those were the socks, recommended. Not going to write 500 words about them though.

I need some new winter socks too, currently got Woolie Boolies but they're too short and Rapha winters which are well used.

I bought some Galibier Fire Feet but the material is really loose and the heel cup is massive, I'm right in the middle of the medium size, I'm a 43 and they are 42-44 so they should be good but I'm sending them back.

Those dhb look good value too.

I've just got some of the Prendas ones which seem pretty decent. Not as warm as Woolie Boolies but still nice.

Do you know that the Woolie Boolies come in two lengths? The longer ones are fairly long.

Yeh I was browsing earlier and came across the 6" cuff, I must have the 4".

pinno

Yep, 6" available from Wiggle (Australia ?!, uh?).

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-woolie-b ... uff-socks/

drhaggis

bendertherobot wrote:

DrHaggis wrote:

Sorry for the hijack but I'm seriously considering the Endura Pro-SL Classic w/ arm warmers. Does anybody here have any experience with that? On one hand, I like the jersey's idea for autumn and early spring, and leaving money in Scotland. On the other, the jersey seems to be a bit baggy from pictures. For extra annoyance, that castelli perfetto light is unlikely to be baggy, and can be had for >£80 atm..

For Scotland, for that time of year, I'd be looking at the Gabba with arms or the Aeron Rain Defence and arms. Perfetto probably a bit cold. Endura looks nice mind, if you can get it to form fit.

Cheers! In the end, since I don't have arm warmers, I've taken a punt on the Endura. If it fits, great. If it doesn't, well, I'll have to test CRC's return policy.

bendertherobot

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2017/10/31/as ... -mille-s7/

There's that comparison. Swings and roundabouts really. I do like the soft kittyness of the new ones.

bendertherobot

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2017/11/07/ch ... me-gloves/

oldbazza

bendertherobot wrote:

My Boolies and my Rapha Winter ones are probably 4-5 years old now. A bit stiffer than when they started but still very very good. Prendas ones are great.

I have my eye on some of the This is Cambridge Ones.

Been pleased with my TIC socks,the Omloops have been washed a lot now and still good unlike the DHB ones as mentioned above;pretty cosy too.

redvee

Despite buying them several months ago I finally got round to christening the neoprene Hot Tuna gloves from SD cause of the rain and can say I'm happy with them for the list price of £5.99 though I think I paid less. The cuff is long and was covered by the sleeves of my jacket but my hands weren't dry cause of sweat build-up but they weren't wet and cold. A quick blast with the hand dryer in work took most of the damp feeling away but a sprinkling of talc and airing for 8 hours had them dry when I left work, not that I needed them.

https://www.sportsdirect.com/hot-tuna-w ... ves-888092

meursault

redvee wrote:

Despite buying them several months ago I finally got round to christening the neoprene Hot Tuna gloves from SD cause of the rain and can say I'm happy with them for the list price of £5.99 though I think I paid less. The cuff is long and was covered by the sleeves of my jacket but my hands weren't dry cause of sweat build-up but they weren't wet and cold. A quick blast with the hand dryer in work took most of the damp feeling away but a sprinkling of talc and airing for 8 hours had them dry when I left work, not that I needed them.

https://www.sportsdirect.com/hot-tuna-w ... ves-888092

I could be wrong, but neoprene tech, like a wetsuit, is not supposed to keep you dry. Just not cold. I've been using neoprene gloves for the bike, through the last few winters, and never had cold hands yet.

lincolndave

redvee wrote:

Despite buying them several months ago I finally got round to christening the neoprene Hot Tuna gloves from SD cause of the rain and can say I'm happy with them for the list price of £5.99 though I think I paid less. The cuff is long and was covered by the sleeves of my jacket but my hands weren't dry cause of sweat build-up but they weren't wet and cold. A quick blast with the hand dryer in work took most of the damp feeling away but a sprinkling of talc and airing for 8 hours had them dry when I left work, not that I needed them.

https://www.sportsdirect.com/hot-tuna-w ... ves-888092[/quote
Has anyone tried glove liners under neoprene gloves?

Alex99

Lincolndave wrote:

redvee wrote:

Despite buying them several months ago I finally got round to christening the neoprene Hot Tuna gloves from SD cause of the rain and can say I'm happy with them for the list price of £5.99 though I think I paid less. The cuff is long and was covered by the sleeves of my jacket but my hands weren't dry cause of sweat build-up but they weren't wet and cold. A quick blast with the hand dryer in work took most of the damp feeling away but a sprinkling of talc and airing for 8 hours had them dry when I left work, not that I needed them.

https://www.sportsdirect.com/hot-tuna-w ... ves-888092[/quote
Has anyone tried glove liners under neoprene gloves?

Yes, it soaks the sweat up for a bit feeling a bit better. They always end up wet though.

grenw

bendertherobot wrote:

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2017/10/31/assos-bibknickers-tiburu-s7-v-tiburu-mille-s7/

There's that comparison. Swings and roundabouts really. I do like the soft kittyness of the new ones.

Thanks for the review. The only pair of bibs I'll probably wear for the next 5 months or so.

The Mille pad.... Anyone know how it compares to the one in their 'budget' Neopro shorts? Looking on their website it seems like the Mille is the replacement for the Neopro summer shorts. There's no mention of the pad changing so assuming it's moved across.

I have both Neopros and Equipes but prefer the latter for fit/less bulk.

oldbazza

bendertherobot wrote:

My Boolies and my Rapha Winter ones are probably 4-5 years old now. A bit stiffer than when they started but still very very good. Prendas ones are great.

I have my eye on some of the This is Cambridge Ones.

TIC have a sale on at the mo;

https://this-is-cambridge.com/product-category/sale/

the_rover

Evening.

Perfetto long sleeve v alpha jersey?

I've already got the alpha jersey and jacket but like the look of the long sleeve perfetto in surf blue. It'll go nicely with my Dale and it's just under £90 at sigma.

Is it worth getting one or is it too similar to the jersey? Anyone own both?

Cheers

pinno

Any recommendations on neck warmers?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-arrivo ... ad-thingy/

In blue or:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-merino-neck ... igodigital ?

I must say that I am a DHB convert but I like the look and colour of that Castelli.

cougie

I had the rapha merino buff once but I found it no different to a basic buff. PX are doing them for a couple of quid.

luv2ride

The Rover wrote:

Evening.

Perfetto long sleeve v alpha jersey?

I've already got the alpha jersey and jacket but like the look of the long sleeve perfetto in surf blue. It'll go nicely with my Dale and it's just under £90 at sigma.

Is it worth getting one or is it too similar to the jersey? Anyone own both?

Cheers

I have a Gabba LS and an Alpha Jersey. I think the Gabba is slightly warmer, certainly on the arms. Chest vents are helpful to regulate heat. Alpha jersey breathes better though, as the back on mine is "nanodry" rather than the full Windstopper x-lite of the Gabba. I presume the Perfetto LS is the same as the Gabba...?

the_rover

Luv2ride wrote:

The Rover wrote:

Evening.

Perfetto long sleeve v alpha jersey?

I've already got the alpha jersey and jacket but like the look of the long sleeve perfetto in surf blue. It'll go nicely with my Dale and it's just under £90 at sigma.

Is it worth getting one or is it too similar to the jersey? Anyone own both?

Cheers

I have a Gabba LS and an Alpha Jersey. I think the Gabba is slightly warmer, certainly on the arms. Chest vents are helpful to regulate heat. Alpha jersey breathes better though, as the back on mine is "nanodry" rather than the full Windstopper x-lite of the Gabba. I presume the Perfetto LS is the same as the Gabba...?

Thanks for the reply L2R, its now out of stock in my size as I've been differing! I've signed up for an email once they come back but we'll see if it's still the same price! Cheers.

luv2ride

The Rover wrote:

Luv2ride wrote:

The Rover wrote:

Evening.

Perfetto long sleeve v alpha jersey?

I've already got the alpha jersey and jacket but like the look of the long sleeve perfetto in surf blue. It'll go nicely with my Dale and it's just under £90 at sigma.

Is it worth getting one or is it too similar to the jersey? Anyone own both?

Cheers

I have a Gabba LS and an Alpha Jersey. I think the Gabba is slightly warmer, certainly on the arms. Chest vents are helpful to regulate heat. Alpha jersey breathes better though, as the back on mine is "nanodry" rather than the full Windstopper x-lite of the Gabba. I presume the Perfetto LS is the same as the Gabba...?

Thanks for the reply L2R, its now out of stock in my size as I've been differing! I've signed up for an email once they come back but we'll see if it's still the same price! Cheers.

Just a thought, but CRC have the Perfetto Convertible jacket in surf blue down from £200'odd to £111 in a range of sizes. Tweeks have it in black for only £99. I'd have thought that was warmer still over the shoulders and upper arms, and versatile with the ability to remove the arms if needed.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cast ... pmt|e|prd|

ayjaycee

Pinno wrote:

Any recommendations on neck warmers?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-arrivo ... ad-thingy/

In blue or:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-merino-neck ... igodigital ?

I must say that I am a DHB convert but I like the look and colour of that Castelli.

Pinno, Sorry but I don't know about the DHB merino buff that you pointed to but I have got a Buff buff in merino that I bought from my local camping store bargain bin for a tenner a couple of years ago and it's really nice and feels generally better than any of the synthetic ones that I own (and I seem to have accumulated a lot of them!). Also on the subject of being a DHB convert, ditto for me - I got one of their Aeron Full Protection Softshell jackets a couple of weeks ago and it's fantastic - soft, warm and seems quite breathable as well. Even better, it was listed as down to £85 but when I went to check out the 'system' only wanted to charge me £55.

pinno

ayjaycee wrote:

Pinno wrote:

Any recommendations on neck warmers?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-arrivo ... ad-thingy/

In blue or:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-merino-neck ... igodigital ?

I must say that I am a DHB convert but I like the look and colour of that Castelli.

Pinno, Sorry but I don't know about the DHB merino buff that you pointed to but I have got a Buff buff in merino that I bought from my local camping store bargain bin for a tenner a couple of years ago and it's really nice and feels generally better than any of the synthetic ones that I own (and I seem to have accumulated a lot of them!). Also on the subject of being a DHB convert, ditto for me - I got one of their Aeron Full Protection Softshell jackets a couple of weeks ago and it's fantastic - soft, warm and seems quite breathable as well. Even better, it was listed as down to £85 but when I went to check out the 'system' only wanted to charge me £55.

Ditto - I have the Aeron softshell (not the full protection one) but it is my goto jacket unless it's really cold, then it's the Espresso.
I'd like a 'buff' that doesn't go all soggy on me through breathing. Do they exist?

ayjaycee

Pinno wrote:

I'd like a 'buff' that doesn't go all soggy on me through breathing. Do they exist?

Personally, I've never had that problem. Are you sure that you're not just looking at the 'Inexplicable Crushes' thread and dribbling.

bendertherobot

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pinno

ayjaycee wrote:

Pinno wrote:

I'd like a 'buff' that doesn't go all soggy on me through breathing. Do they exist?

Personally, I've never had that problem. Are you sure that you're not just looking at the 'Inexplicable Crushes' thread and dribbling.

No, due to that contradiction in terms funnily enough.

Never had a 'buff' / snood, whatever you want to call it.

bendertherobot

I'd echo the cheap buffs comment. I have an original 'buff' and a cycling plus? free knock off. The latter is just fine.

Pinno, think there may be some cheap ones on Castelli Cafe in the sale too.

bendertherobot

https://www.castellicafe.co.uk/mens/cas ... ead-thingy

pinno

bendertherobot wrote:

https://www.castellicafe.co.uk/mens/castelli-sale-rail/accessories/castelli-head-thingy

In snot green?!?! Better send Daniel B that link.

Thanks for that nonetheless, I had not heard of Castelli cafe until now.
If my mum was still with us (bless her), she could knit me one. When I were a lad...

mfin

Castelli Perfetto Long Sleeve 2017

Black in S, M, L, XL for £87.50

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/castelli-perfetto-long-sleeve-2017/rp-prod161957

bendertherobot

Plus 10% off if you stick something else in the basket you need. (BC)

bendertherobot

Assos site has the best black Friday deals I've seen. Incredible

pinno

bendertherobot wrote:

Assos site has the best black Friday deals I've seen. Incredible

Is there anything that is super warm for less than silly money?