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dhague
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I got a couple of Shutt VR #1 jerseys the other day - quality kit, very comfortable and very civilised-looking. Unlike most cyclewear, they could even be worn off the bike without causing embarrassment.
Highly recommended - and the customer service number goes straight to the MD's mobile, so very good service too.
No connection, just a satisfied customer (and fellow Yorkshireman).
Cheers,
Darren
Highly recommended - and the customer service number goes straight to the MD's mobile, so very good service too.
No connection, just a satisfied customer (and fellow Yorkshireman).
Cheers,
Darren
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
ChrisKH said:It would appear that some of us are on a different salary bracket.
I'd love to buy Rapha but keep thinking I might get 'found out'.
Do you not have any fancy cycling purchases delivered to work?
No-one's the wiser then
Out of interest, does merino wool wear differently to regular wool?
Wool ganseys drive me crazy with itching!!!
dhague
New Member
Mac, they're not too figure hugging at all. I have had Mediums from other manufacturers that have been more like compression garments (except that they seem to accentuate my gut, not hide it), but these are rather more like a polo shirt in fit.
I'm 5'8" with approx 40" chest, and the Shutt in Medium is a very nice, relaxed fit - like I said, could almost be mistaken for civvies.
3bikes: As for the feel of merino - it's nothing like any other wool. Next to the skin, it feels more like a cotton/polyester mix, except that it doesn't get soaking wet like cotton does, and doesn't stink like polyester does.
- Darren
I'm 5'8" with approx 40" chest, and the Shutt in Medium is a very nice, relaxed fit - like I said, could almost be mistaken for civvies.
3bikes: As for the feel of merino - it's nothing like any other wool. Next to the skin, it feels more like a cotton/polyester mix, except that it doesn't get soaking wet like cotton does, and doesn't stink like polyester does.
- Darren
ChrisKH
Guru
threebikesmcginty said:Do you not have any fancy cycling purchases delivered to work?
No-one's the wiser then
Out of interest, does merino wool wear differently to regular wool?
Wool ganseys drive me crazy with itching!!!
Mrs. KH is a very shrewd woman.
(PS I tend to buy stuff at lunchtimes and hide it in the garage
).simon_brooke
New Member
MacBludgeon said:
Agreed Rapha are the absolute bees knees. I have three of their jersies and am saving up my pennies for another. But you either need to save up or you need a mortgage. I've just ordered a new jersey from these people, but it hasn't arrived yet. These are all merino or merino mix.
I also have a Ground Effect jersey which is quite nice but not special (merino sleeves and back. synthetic fleece front), and Endura, Campag and Foska jersies which are all OK, but synthetic.
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
dhague said:
I can vouch for the customer service, so far, too - sent Shutt an enquiry via their website and one of the owners phoned me up within the hour to discuss it personally rather than just email back.
I've ordered a lovely #5 club jersey - shlurp!
SavageHoutkop
Veteran
My story - basically, I needed tops to cycle in, I'm not after 'looking the part' or anything - I cycle everywhere now (bike is a bus replacement and I don't have a car).
I bought a top from somewhere - it wasn't cycling specific, but was supposed to do the whole wicking thing etc etc. I wore it two days running, just for my commute, and it wicked salty smelliness incredibly well To the extent that it'd probably be a biological weapon. And I'm not a smelly girl normally, honest!
That was the final straw and I decided I needed to go the merino route and see if it behaved. I bought three things from Chocolate Fish Merino, and I've worn one for two days running now. Doesn't smell at all. Haven't got it wet yet so I can't comment on that, but very pleased all round so far. It does feel a tad itchy when you first put it on but it's not actually. Looking at it you'd swear it was cotton.
I bought a top from somewhere - it wasn't cycling specific, but was supposed to do the whole wicking thing etc etc. I wore it two days running, just for my commute, and it wicked salty smelliness incredibly well
To the extent that it'd probably be a biological weapon. And I'm not a smelly girl normally, honest! That was the final straw and I decided I needed to go the merino route and see if it behaved. I bought three things from Chocolate Fish Merino, and I've worn one for two days running now. Doesn't smell at all. Haven't got it wet yet so I can't comment on that, but very pleased all round so far. It does feel a tad itchy when you first put it on but it's not actually. Looking at it you'd swear it was cotton.
I am Spartacus
Über Member
hmmmmm, would you guys wear the same gym kit for instance 2 days on the go....?
I hope not.
But if you catch a whiff, then try not to be the culprit.
Fresh kit ..all the time.. every ride if at all possible... the amount of bugs and stuff that breed is scary.
ok.. solo expeditions excepted
go on a training camp and have a nil laundry policy , you wouldnt make many allies.
Rapha?? One born every minute, is all I have to say.
I hope not.
But if you catch a whiff, then try not to be the culprit.
Fresh kit ..all the time.. every ride if at all possible... the amount of bugs and stuff that breed is scary.
ok.. solo expeditions excepted
go on a training camp and have a nil laundry policy , you wouldnt make many allies.
Rapha?? One born every minute, is all I have to say.
nigelnorris
Well-Known Member
Haaang on a minute. I bought one of these and now I look closely at it I find that it zips up the wrong way, like on a girls jumper? Is this normal? Made for Continentals or something?Wigsie said:
