Re: Woolly - I have several of their polos which have not worn well at all. The density of the knit is just not sufficient for long-term durability. I've now patched several holes in both of them; not sure when I'll give up on them entirely. Perhaps the fabric they use for the undies is more durable. Smartwool has been the longest-wearing for me, but I'm unwilling to spend large $$.
On Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:20:53 AM UTC-5 Steven Seelig wrote: > I still have Ibex items from 25 years ago including their cycling tights > that I never take off for winter rides from 30-50 degrees. Never tried new > Ibex. > > Throwing out a shout to Pinebury from Maine USA > <https://pinebury.us/collections/all>, who also is an exhibitor at the > Philly Bike Expo. I have one of the their short sleeves and it is nice. > > I have been informed by my wife that if and until my old Ibex wears out, > the bike jerseys, quarter zips, tights, socks, jackets, bike specific > jackets, long sleeve merinos, short sleeve merinos, henley, wool undies > with wind blockers, gloves, hats, bike helmet under beanies and other > stuff, I cannot buy any more wool, ever. > > On Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8:43:23 AM UTC-5 nlerner wrote: > >> A few years ago,I picked up two pairs of Sport Pursuit padded merino wool >> boxers: >> >> https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/1714794 >> >> They have a thin pad, and I wear them under various mtb-style shorts in >> warmer temps and long pants when it’s cold. They’ve lasted reasonably >> well (a few non-critical holes have developed). Otherwise, I only wear >> merino boxer briefs under my civilian garb. >> >> Neal Lerner >> Brookline MA >> On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:35:42 PM UTC-5 Armand Kizirian >> wrote: >> >>> I don't think this brand has been mentioned yet but tried their boxer >>> briefs for my last bike tour and was quite pleased with them. Very >>> comfortable and they do the nuyarn thing with a tiny bit of nylon for >>> strength. Also have their lightweight sun hoodie, which has performed >>> really well on my last few backpacking trips, went through a lot of >>> overgrowth and snags without any holes. https://www.ridgemerino.com/ >>> >>> If it's ok for me to plug, I am looking to get rid of a fantastic IBEX >>> mid-weight vest (men's medium black ) that I've outgrown and a taylor >>> stitch hand knit fisherman sweater (42 men's large) that are both 100% >>> merino wool. DM me privately (don't respond in the thread!) if you're >>> interested, can share pics and measurements. >>> >>> On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:48:22 PM UTC-8 Nick A. wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Leah, shoutout to the royal "we". Someday I'll hop on the merino >>>> train. >>>> >>>> Fun, >>>> Nick in Falls Church VA >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:15:43 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: >>>> >>>>> Well, I did say "roughly." >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM Ryan Fleming <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> you're missing a digit there, mate... when I did a google search it >>>>>> was 84.25 AUS$ to 60 USD :) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:35:24 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> AU$60 is about US$3.75 -- roughly. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 3:33 PM Patrick Moore <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://iomerino.com/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://iomerino.com/collections/mens-underwear/products/mens-altitude-boxers-heavy-duty >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 3:28 PM Patrick Moore <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'll throw this out as a very satisfied, indeed, customer, even >>>>>>>>> tho' the vendor is not now shipping to the US because of tariffs: >>>>>>>>> IOMerino >>>>>>>>> in Australia. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I ordered 3 p of the "heavy duty" merino boxer briefs just before >>>>>>>>> tariffs hit and, while expensive and requiring global shipping, mine >>>>>>>>> were >>>>>>>>> still cheaper than those Riv sells. I don't know if mine are better >>>>>>>>> or >>>>>>>>> worse, but they are fully satisfactory, so much so that after wearing >>>>>>>>> them >>>>>>>>> for 40 mile rides, I gave away my Kucharik wool + chamois cycling >>>>>>>>> shorts. >>>>>>>>> Highly recommended. Look them up after the SC's decision has worked >>>>>>>>> itself >>>>>>>>> out. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I mean: the saddle and the pants (Rapha Rando shorts and Eudora >>>>>>>>> (can't be that; some big brand beginning in "E") cycling pants >>>>>>>>> disappeared >>>>>>>>> under me for 40 miles. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Patrick Moore >>>>>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other >>>>>>>> writing services >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *When thou didst not, savage, k**now thine own meaning,* >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *But wouldst gabble like a** thing most brutish,* >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *I endowed thy purposes w**ith words that made them known.* >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Patrick Moore >>>>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other >>>>>>> writing services >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *When thou didst not, savage, k**now thine own meaning,* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *But wouldst gabble like a** thing most brutish,* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *I endowed thy purposes w**ith words that made them known.* >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>> To view this discussion visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e0b27c40-3056-4caa-b671-02a94357ecb8n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e0b27c40-3056-4caa-b671-02a94357ecb8n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Patrick Moore >>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> >>>>> Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other >>>>> writing services >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> >>>>> *When thou didst not, savage, k**now thine own meaning,* >>>>> >>>>> *But wouldst gabble like a** thing most brutish,* >>>>> >>>>> *I endowed thy purposes w**ith words that made them known.* >>>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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