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Swobo
Merino 753
MSRP: $110
Rating: 2 Stars 2 stars (1 review)
Bicycling Review
Issue: Mar 2010
Page: 84
Editorial Review
Swobo's new 753 is a blend of 23 percent merino and 77 percent polyester, and that's where the magic lies. The ultralight merino yarns are on the inside, next to the skin--it's like a thin wool base layer built into your favorite lightweight, long-sleeve jersey, with a snug, race-ready fit that includes a handy fulll-ength zipper and three rear pockets. For moderate temperatures, the 753 is perfect on its own: supercomfy, with a little wind-blocking capability. The overall lightness and whisper-soft inside make it feel barely there, and it won't sag or become heavy if you're caught in a rainstorm. We also like the subtle good looks of the red flatlock stitching over silver.
Reader Reviews
Average Reader Review:4.5 stars 2 stars (1 review)
Star Rating: 2 Review By Al, Rides for Fitness:
Purchased and returned it. Seemed like really nice fabric. I'm a slim 150 pounds / 5'10". Medium was quite restrictive. Maybe I'm not seeing the magic in the fabric, but how it resists the wind baffles me. I test rode it on a cool (not cold) morning. Could not justify $110 for it. I don't have the budget for something that seems to have such a limited range of use. Fabric also seems highly prone to snagging. Seems well made. If you buy, buy large.
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