Merino shorts for riding in, who would have thought? Well, the boffins beavering away at Icebreaker did & just as well for us. In cool weather these things keep the nether regions warm & toasty, just like nature designed. I've yet to test them in the warmer months, but word is (from Jimmy the gent) that they will perform with equal & opposite effect i.e keep the important bits cool & fresh. Being a recent convert to the ¾ movement, I couldn't help but be hugely impressed on my first ride in the less than balmy Welly Autumn. My middle region was residing in the Equator whereas the rest of my body was hanging in the Antarctic due to incredibly silly clothing choices. Initially I had flashbacks to my thumb-sucking years as the chamois pad felt like I filled my Treasures to capacity (in truth, I can't remember what a filled nappy feels like to wear, but I'm sure it is comparable to a bad attack of the grapes of wrath back there). I'm pleased to report the "turgid" feel has dissipated markedly on subsequent rides and I'm now a firm convert to the movement, so to speak. Six panel construction means the shorts mould to your legs so there is no pulling on the leg hairs (spot the mountain biker) & the leg-grippers keep these bad boys in place.
If you're in the market for some new shorts & you haven't tried the Icebreaker range yet, give them a try, "shear" your experience with your friends & pedal away in bliss. Oh, and at under $200 a pair, you won't feel you've been fleeced - ba-da-boom!
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Product tested by staff member - Hoops.
