Ray: This is very useful; thank you. So the new Riv button-up is back in
the running --tho' it will doubtless be sold out before I can make up my
mind.
As I said, someone gave me 2 very nice Italian wool/nylon panel cycling
jackets in my size, but both need a tailor's attention before wearing,
Patrick et al,
Comparing the early wooly warm vest with this current one, the early
model is a flat weave where the new one is ribbed.
Because of the ribbing it is thicker. If you were to stretch it to the
point of being flat, it would be about the same.
I can’t say whether it would
Thanks. I'll be interested to hear if anyone finds them good for cold,
windy rides over other layers.
On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 3:21 PM Alex Wirth <4824...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Patrick!
>
> Hmmm, I'm not too sure because I don't have any perspective from the
> original Wooly Warmjust this
Hi Patrick!
Hmmm, I'm not too sure because I don't have any perspective from the
original Wooly Warmjust this most recent series. That and so far I
only wear them casually
Looking forward to receiving mine, looks like it arrives on Monday!
On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 3:37 PM Patrick Moore
Okay, I just received mine. I am between 5’11” and 6’, 140lbs, and normally
wear a medium. I don’t like baggy clothes, but per Riv’s recommendation
(and picture of Will wearing one), I sized up to a large. The fit is
perfect for wearing on a bike. The ribs keep it fitted, but the sleeves and
Alex: Does this sweater have rear pockets? I'd guess not, otherwise they'd
show them.
Also -- long shot question -- is the gauge as thick as the original Wooly
Warm version from years ago, and is the weave tighter? The WW was
heavyweight, but had a rather loose weave or knit. It was a very nice
In case you missed the email update, Riv has a new Wooly Warm sweater
available on their site. So far all sizes look to be still available
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/woolywarm-six-button-high-neck-cardigan
This is my third Wooly Warm and I am officially a fan boi
