[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[dstein]

Those royal blue ones were the best. There's nothing quite like them. 
Closest I found were the Ibex ones before they shuttered. They were plain, 
no frill lightweight t-shirts. You could wear them on and off the bike. 
There weren't form fitting either which I personally liked (though I think 
the benefit of wool comes from being closer to the skin to wick the sweat 
away?). Mine is also on the fritz and will be missed.

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Eamon Nordquist]

Thanks, Will!

Eamon
Seattle

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[William deRosset]

Dear Eamon,

The Kucharik jerseys are club cut, though less club cut than a Hanes 
beefy-T. I wear a large "race-cut" jersey (size 4) and a medium in Kucharik 
short-sleeve jerseys.  

Wabi Woolens medium-tall is an optimum fit in their original (winter) 
jerseys, though a large is still a fit for me (just a relaxed one) and I 
fit a large in their (race-cut) sport jerseys.

Best Regards,

Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO

On Monday, July 29, 2019 at 12:05:40 AM UTC-6, Eamon Nordquist wrote:
>
> I'll be curious to hear how you Kucharik fits. It's just about impossible 
> to find a picture of one actually on somebody. I fear they might be too 
> baggy for my bony slim body, but would love to be wrong.
>
> Eamon
> Seattle
>

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Eamon Nordquist]

I'll be curious to hear how you Kucharik fits. It's just about impossible to 
find a picture of one actually on somebody. I fear they might be too baggy for 
my bony slim body, but would love to be wrong.

Eamon
Seattle

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Rod Holland]

While I've got a couple of Kucharik jerseys on order, they haven't arrived 
yet; more on those later. I've worn the MUSA short sleeve jerseys that I 
bought from Riv some years back for a number of summers, and think highly 
of them. They're quite light weight, corresponding roughly to what 
Smartwool used to call "microweight", and currently calls "150". The 
Portland Cyclewear merino wool jerseys are beautifully made, with a 
somewhat heavier weight, but an open weave that has allowed me to wear them 
on several summer rides without overheating. They wick moisture well, and 
support evaporative cooling. I'll post again when I've got more experience 
with these, the Kucharik, and a Yeti Turq merino jersey that appears to be 
as light weight as the MUSA.

rod

On Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 11:41:29 AM UTC-4, Paul G wrote:
>
> Rod, how do the Portland / Oregon Cyclewear jerseys compare to the 
> MUSA/Kucharik ones as far as weight and quality is concerned?
>

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Paul G]

Rod, how do the Portland / Oregon Cyclewear jerseys compare to the 
MUSA/Kucharik ones as far as weight and quality is concerned?

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Rod Holland]

Thanks, Marc. Pragmatism rules!

rod

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Marc Irwin]

No Rod, I've had good luck with cold water/ delicate cycle in the machine. I 
just throw them over the shower curtain rod for a few hours.  I'm sure their 
suggestion is better,  but I've only experienced a tiny bit of shrinkage in one 
of them. 

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Rod Holland]

Marc, funny thing, I had just ordered two of them. ;-)

Question: do you follow the washing instructions on the website (hand wash 
inside out, dry flat)?

rod

On Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 12:15:53 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:
>
> I've been wearing jerseys from Portland Cyclewear 
>  for several years 
> and love them.   I even created my own logo to put on a couple which is 
> kind of a fun thing to do.
>
> Marc
>
> On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 4:01:27 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
>>
>> Back when Riv was still offering them, I bought a couple of MUSA short 
>> sleeved merino wool jerseys, the ones sold in royal blue. They have worked 
>> very well for me, very light-weight wool (comparable, I think, to what the 
>> SmartWool people call "microweight", but who's weighing?) that are cool in 
>> the heat and wick sweat very nicely. They're now fading, literally and 
>> figuratively, and it's clear I'm going to have to replace them, for next 
>> season if not this one. Anyone care to share a recommendation for a source 
>> of comparable jerseys?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> rod
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Marc Irwin]

I've been wearing jerseys from Portland Cyclewear 
 for several years 
and love them.   I even created my own logo to put on a couple which is 
kind of a fun thing to do.

Marc

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 4:01:27 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> Back when Riv was still offering them, I bought a couple of MUSA short 
> sleeved merino wool jerseys, the ones sold in royal blue. They have worked 
> very well for me, very light-weight wool (comparable, I think, to what the 
> SmartWool people call "microweight", but who's weighing?) that are cool in 
> the heat and wick sweat very nicely. They're now fading, literally and 
> figuratively, and it's clear I'm going to have to replace them, for next 
> season if not this one. Anyone care to share a recommendation for a source 
> of comparable jerseys?
>
> Thanks,
>
> rod
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Rod Holland]

Thanks, I'll have a look.

rod

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Rod Holland]

Thanks! I'll check them out.

rod

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Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Keith Weaver]

I've been wearing the Minus33 merino 1/4 zip short sleeve shirts for
several years. Good durability, one of mine has a few holes, but I think
those are due to moths. My newer one was purchased almost two years ago and
has no holes. I wash them in the machine with Kookaburra wool wash and hang
dry. They're actually a little loose cut. No pockets unfortunately, but
quite good otherwise.I get mine at amazon, see here:
Minus33-Merino-Wool-Tarleton
.
These are the closest I have found to a merino bike jersey in a cut that is
compatible for my heavier, shorter build (5'6", 200 lbs, size 46 chest). I
wear an XL in these.

On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 3:10 PM Bill Rhea  wrote:

> HI Rod,
>
> FWIW, Kucharik is still in business and produces nice-quality, reasonably
> priced wool jerseys.
>
> https://www.kucharikclothing.com/-c-21.html
>
> Their sizing runs toward the roomier end of things also, unlike most
> European jerseys.
>
> Cheers,
>
> -br
>
> On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1:01:27 PM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote:
>>
>> Back when Riv was still offering them, I bought a couple of MUSA short
>> sleeved merino wool jerseys, the ones sold in royal blue. They have worked
>> very well for me, very light-weight wool (comparable, I think, to what the
>> SmartWool people call "microweight", but who's weighing?) that are cool in
>> the heat and wick sweat very nicely. They're now fading, literally and
>> figuratively, and it's clear I'm going to have to replace them, for next
>> season if not this one. Anyone care to share a recommendation for a source
>> of comparable jerseys?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> rod
>>
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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Bill Rhea]

HI Rod,

FWIW, Kucharik is still in business and produces nice-quality, reasonably 
priced wool jerseys.

https://www.kucharikclothing.com/-c-21.html

Their sizing runs toward the roomier end of things also, unlike most 
European jerseys.

Cheers,

-br

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1:01:27 PM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> Back when Riv was still offering them, I bought a couple of MUSA short 
> sleeved merino wool jerseys, the ones sold in royal blue. They have worked 
> very well for me, very light-weight wool (comparable, I think, to what the 
> SmartWool people call "microweight", but who's weighing?) that are cool in 
> the heat and wick sweat very nicely. They're now fading, literally and 
> figuratively, and it's clear I'm going to have to replace them, for next 
> season if not this one. Anyone care to share a recommendation for a source 
> of comparable jerseys?
>
> Thanks,
>
> rod
>

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Rod Holland]

Thanks. XXL, which of course complicates matters a bit.

rod

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 10:27:23 PM UTC-4, eddietheflay wrote:
>
> what size are you? i know it sounds like you are looking for a source for 
> new, but i have a fine condition large Ibex merino short sleeve half zip. 
> medium blue with some tasteful black piping in the right places. super soft 
> and maybe worn 3 times.
>
> i tend to wear lycra most of the time these days. 
>
> let me know if you have interest.
>
> eddie dot flayer at att dot net
>
> On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1:01:27 PM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote:
>>
>> Back when Riv was still offering them, I bought a couple of MUSA short 
>> sleeved merino wool jerseys, the ones sold in royal blue. They have worked 
>> very well for me, very light-weight wool (comparable, I think, to what the 
>> SmartWool people call "microweight", but who's weighing?) that are cool in 
>> the heat and wick sweat very nicely. They're now fading, literally and 
>> figuratively, and it's clear I'm going to have to replace them, for next 
>> season if not this one. Anyone care to share a recommendation for a source 
>> of comparable jerseys?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> rod
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[eddietheflay]

what size are you? i know it sounds like you are looking for a source for 
new, but i have a fine condition large Ibex merino short sleeve half zip. 
medium blue with some tasteful black piping in the right places. super soft 
and maybe worn 3 times.

i tend to wear lycra most of the time these days. 

let me know if you have interest.

eddie dot flayer at att dot net

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1:01:27 PM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> Back when Riv was still offering them, I bought a couple of MUSA short 
> sleeved merino wool jerseys, the ones sold in royal blue. They have worked 
> very well for me, very light-weight wool (comparable, I think, to what the 
> SmartWool people call "microweight", but who's weighing?) that are cool in 
> the heat and wick sweat very nicely. They're now fading, literally and 
> figuratively, and it's clear I'm going to have to replace them, for next 
> season if not this one. Anyone care to share a recommendation for a source 
> of comparable jerseys?
>
> Thanks,
>
> rod
>

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