By Ed Pavelka HOT! custom made durable construction coverage from chin to mid-butt 9 reasons wool is hot NOT! relatively heavy shouldn’t be machine dried www.joneswares.com Price: $76 Source: website Fabric: 100% Merino wool (270 g/m) Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL Colors: black How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: yes Tested: 15…
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! stops the stripes can cover ears NOT! no discernable cooling effect sunscreen still recommended www.ibexwear.com Price: $49 Source: website, catalogs, stores Fabric: 80% Merino wool (17.5 micron), 14% nylon, 6% spandex Colors: black, green, red Fit: recommended for A, B and C cups Sizes: S, M, L How obtained: sample via…
By Mike Dayton HOT! double-knit fabric resists wind and rain wool’s warmth and wickability large, no-sagrear pockets no-risk warranty made in USA NOT! jersey must be shrunk before it fits hand-washing highly recommended darkcolors are less visible on the road www.wabiwoolens.com Price: $140 Source: website, Oregon bike shops Colors: sandstone red, eggplant, espresso Features: interlock…
Mini-Review By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher fitssock.com Cost: Performance Trail, $17.99; Ultra Light Trail, $16.99 How Obtained: review samples from company Available: online and retail RBR Sponsor: no Time tested: numerous rides over 2 months FITS Socks Fit Great, Offer Dry Comfort It may sound strange to wear Merino wool socks in the summer, but the properties of…
