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  • April 16, 2013 at 12:01 pm #18501
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    I moan and complain a lot, so to redress the balance a little: I took a punt on one of the short sleeve jerseys from Howies after seeing the article here the other day (figuring I could return it if it didn’t fit), it arrived yesterday, and it’s very nice indeed.

    Yes, it’s all black – but I like black. And the size choice is limited – but I’m a 42″ chest if I take a deep breath and the Large fits me like a glove, so that’s OK. The pockets are narrow – but deep vertically. It’s cut to a normal length rather than the extended bum-covering shape – but the bum-covering ones ride up on me anyway and I bought it to wear over bibs so it’s perfect. And the no-seams thing is witchcraft.

    Top work Howies 🙂

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  • April 29, 2013 at 2:10 pm #728447
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    bashthebox

    Think I’d be tempted if there
    Think I’d be tempted if there were alternate colourways. After a long and gloomy winter, I’d like something cheerier than black.

    April 29, 2013 at 1:59 pm #728445
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    Al__S

    I rather like these…
    I rather like these…

    April 24, 2013 at 8:28 pm #728443
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    Al__S

    I’ve bought a pair of shorts.
    I’ve bought a pair of shorts. I’ll report back once they’ve had use. Initial impressions? Build quality seems high. Not fully seamless, obviously- noticeably, there’s a flat seam on the inside leg but other than that and the pad the legs and main body are seamless. Wizardry, given that there’s noticeable “panels” of thinner material.

    The material has a matt finish, thanks to be knitted, rather than the usual shiny woven lycra. Gives them a bit of an old school look I suppose, no bad thing. Entirely black (good) barring a small logo on the left leg hem in dark blue and a tag on the bib straps. Nice and simple.

    April 20, 2013 at 5:43 pm #728441
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    Anonymous

    Took the jersey out for a
    Took the jersey out for a proper ride this morning. What can I say, it’s brilliant. I’m going to get another one.

    April 16, 2013 at 8:09 pm #728439
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    dsgang

    Me too, they have now put up
    Me too, they have now put up details of the insert (2 layer TMF Professional)

    April 16, 2013 at 12:32 pm #728437
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    lc1981

    Never mind, I found them:
    Never mind, I found them: http://www.howies.co.uk/mens/features/cycle.html.

    April 16, 2013 at 12:18 pm #728435
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    lc1981

    I didn’t realise that they
    I didn’t realise that they sold jerseys, only base layers. Have you got a link?

    April 16, 2013 at 12:18 pm #728433
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    Al__S

    I’m seriously considering the
    I’m seriously considering the bib sshorts. Anyone bought them?

    April 16, 2013 at 12:12 pm #728431
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    ade

    I bought a long sleeved one.
    I bought a long sleeved one. It’s odd – it’s super-stretchy and fitting without being at all tight. If I were a bit slimmer, I’d love it. It feels like it would be very aero, so maybe a good compromise without resorting to a skinsuit?

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