+1 from me, too, on Ibex. i wear a few of the Ibex wool tops (the shak hoody, the wool long-sleeved t), and i find Ibex to wear better than Smartwool (i have one of their zip wool sweaters, and while it's nice, the wool isn't as soft and it pills up). i gave my father the upper/lower Ibex woolies for Christmas (he's always worn patagonia capilene when outside in the cold), and i'm hoping he'll like the Ibex as much as I do.
i've found, as an additional layer, the patagonia down 'sweater' vest (800 instead of 650, but very light in weight and not bulky) to be nice. i have lived in mine since getting it this holiday season. though they're not quite a 4-season piece, i LOVE the Gamut capri from Arcteryx. i stumbled across them when Backcountry.com was having a sale. they run small (i'm normally a 6, i bought 8s), but they're made of canvas and they're supremely comfortable. i liked them so much i bought FOUR pair. i don't think they were made specifically for biking, but they're super. they have a gussetted crotch and a soft lining at the waist. they don't bind as you rid. i paid list for one and got all the others for under $30 a pair. maybe i'm the only woman who loves them. <G> i tried buying the Gamut pant, too. too big in the leg, and i didn't like the Gamut shorts either (too wide in the leg--almost like a skort, and too short for my taste in shorts), but the capri was spot on for me. nice Riv'ish colors, too (slate blue and dark green). highly recommend them. i've been thinking i might try the new Outlier women's daily riding pant, but it might be tricky figuring out the sizing on that pant. whatever i order will probably be too small. ;) www.outlier.cc thanks to beth for the link to swrve, and anne for the wool knicker link at team estrogen. oh, and i have often thought of trying something at SWOBO, but haven't yet. maybe soon. Kip--here's to your wife finding just the right attire. -kim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
