[RBW] Seeking feedback: smart looking wool cycle shorts

2013-09-26 Thread Perry
Paul, I saw these at my lbs the other day and they looked really sharp. Only 10% wool though. Still, material had a very nice wool feel to it. For what it's worth. http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/apparel/5m-tech-overshort.html Good luck! • Perry -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Seeking feedback: smart looking wool cycle shorts

2013-09-23 Thread Patrick Moore
Paul -- IMO, wool is better left to winter wear, for its insulating qualities. The lighter wool fabrics I've used for riding pants tend to wear more quickly than cotton or synthetics of equal weight, while you wouldn't want to use heavier wool in hot weather. I have some relatively inexpensive nylo

Re: [RBW] Seeking feedback: smart looking wool cycle shorts

2013-09-23 Thread Lee Chae
Hi Paul. I like the look and design of your shorts. I sometimes sew my own from thrift store pants (http://tinyurl.com/27s7jbv*)* and learned a couple things along the way*. *One thing you may want to experiment with is adding an extra layer of material over the area covering the sit bones--right w

[RBW] Seeking feedback: smart looking wool cycle shorts

2013-09-23 Thread Paul Y
Hi all, I'm looking for some feedback on my pet project - cycling shorts inspired by Grant's writings and also the posts of several on this group. I had my prototype of these shorts made at the tailor's about 3 months ago and have put about a thousand kilometers on them. I have to say I am ver