Posts made by BalticBob

Still here, still noice

@prpx I can highly recommend Bleu de Chauffe. I sold all the bags I had once I got the first one from them and saw the quality.

Great sustainable brand too, all hand made by 1 artisan from start to finish in France. One of the bags I have from them is with the British Millerain material which I would say is exactly the 'rugged twill' from Filson. They call it 18oz lick wax serge canvas, it's this bag:

https://www.bleu-de-chauffe.com/en/backpack/1526-woody-backpack-25-l-navy-blue-bm-3700716018647.html

Can anyone comment on the French terry pullover sweat? I have 2 of the heavy weight pullover sweats from WL both in M; one is from one of the earlier releases and it's shrunk a little on 30deg washes over the past 2 years and fits perfectly. I picked another up last year and it's shrunk a little since then, but not as much as the first one and I don't know if it's because I haven't washed it much yet or if it's just not going to shrink more.

I'm eyeing one of the French terry sweats now and I don't know if I should go S or M. The M's are a little over sized on me, but with the shrink accounted for the first one ended up fitting really well and the second one seems to be on it's way there but not quite yet I don't want to get a S and then it shrinks a little over then next few years and becomes to small. Anyone had a French terry through multiple washes who can comment on shrinkage?

Edit:
I measured (all measurements are in cm) and compared to the website for WL from the 2023 sweater and the 2024 sweater. I also have a joe McCoys ball park sweater (love the fit on this, the fabric is also much lighter than the WL). The chest on the WL in reality is larger than the website reports. The length is also shorter in general but the sleeve on the 2024 is on point; however, this has become shorter as I used to fold it over and now I don't need to but it's still pretty long.

Summary: WL seems to get shorter in the sleeve and body while becoming wider over time. Great investment piece in that respect as I suspect our bodies tend to to the same

The Joe McCoy fit is perfect, but I think I lucked out on this one because I have seen different measurements on this cut before when checking the used market. I picked mine up gently used on Vinted so I can't comment on how it was treated before I got it.

I have the stamp pedals on my MTB and they rule, big fan. Anything with metal pins generally has a bad relationship with my shin but it recent years it’s been my boots taking the brunt of the beating. I attribute this 100% to my improved bike skills, rather than the fact that I bought boots

I’m leaning toward some plastic pedals for the winter / boot season. If Crankbrothers makes a plastic stamp, well, that might to the answer.

What about something like the IHJ-144, but with a flannel or blanket lining? Yes, I like blanket linings.

@ZackB Those deck short are

Perfect for summer! Open to offers

Okay, that's what I expected, thanks! I'll have to think about it more, because cotton flannels are so comfy, but this is a beautiful colourway!

@derek111 awesome, I love that sticker! Fit's perfectly to my part pace style of riding.

Another topic, I normally don't ride my bike in boots because my pedals smash my boots and it feels like trash. Sometimes however, it's required when it's really cold and I choose to ride to work, because riding bikes rules. Does anyone have some suggestions of boot friendly pedals which aren't extremely slippery?

Does this count as a gravel bike?

Just a question about the feel and fit on these. I've had some woolen shirting before and it's normally pretty scratchy, especially around the next; this one clearly has some cotton in the neck area so that's no issue, but what about in the inside of the arm when you bend it, smoothless or scratchy in other iterations with this fabric?

Then the fit: it's an overshirt so it's bigger. Have you guys sized down to get a slimmer fit or is the slim fit + wool combo a bad choice?

@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot This shirt looks like a faded version of the one in your profile picture and everyone knows you need some washed lighter colours to add versatility to your collection. They're practically different ends of the same spectrum, totally justifiable purchase

Hello,

I need to make some room for something else and this work jacket, although amazing, gets the least wear. I would say I have worn it maximum 5 times; holding out for the storm jacket now. Praying to the second hand market god’s to look favorably upon me.

It’s the previous version made from 15 oz denim, super soft, not rigid.

Asking 250€ shipped to where ever you are.

Size 40:
Pit to pit: 55cm
Shoulder: 46cm
Sleeve: 64cm
Length: 63cm

Hey gang,

I am on the look out for a Trophy Storm Jacket in Beige (TR24AW-505). Huge fan of work jackets and this one is right up my alley. I was a little late on the jackets and the 38 was too small.

If any one has a beige size 40 perchance? Black would also do, but I do almost only have black and blue jackets these days. Too much listening to Lorna Shore in my spare time.

Thanks!

@Kasi This is the Deviant, right? What are your thoughts on it now that you‘ve had it a little while? I‘m really interested in this one; I love how it‘s simplified compared to the normal D pocket jackets. How does this 40 fit compared to the 40 in the double rider from the flat head?

Does anyone have the 10oz Flat Head denim work shirt? I really like some of the details on it but I have never seen one and I am curious to know how to stacks up to a 10 or 12 oz IH demin shirt.

I have the 12 oz work shirt from IH and I really like it, especially with the snaps, but I do have my eye on this Flat Head piece too. Can never have too many shirts, right?

I've come here to rave about the UES flannels. I've had one this winter and man, it's so good. UHF's are of course amazing but they are quite dense and long where as the UES has a slightly slimmer fit and a bit of a looser weave I would say. I love it.

Not as warm as the UHF but I've already packed my UHF away and I still have the UES out, as I find it works better in these transitional months. It's so good I ordered another; the colours are a bit hit and miss I would say but I guess that means there is something for everyone.

@NickD Nice, thank you. I see your post up there and that is the 42? Fits you like a glove. I like the idea of a leather jacket, but only being able to wear a Tee under it limits it's use in my opinion. Normally if it's warm enough for only a Tee, then it's not really leather jacket weather...or is it always leather jacket weather!?

@Kasi thanks for the comments, I see most guys my height and weight wear a 40 but I really can't imagine it's going to loosen to the point where I can fit a shirt or a sweater underneath it.

Cross question to IH leather Jackets: Does a M IH leather = 40 in the Flat Head? Anyone able to comment on that?

Hey guys, looking for some tips here.

I have a Flat Head demin jacket (size 40), it’s their storm rider. I love it, but it’s quite fitted, and I can only really wear a T shirt or a thin pullover under it which is fine, the Jacket is pretty warm and the fit is what I’m looking for.

I was down town on Friday and tried the single riders jacket from the Flat Head because I’ve been eyeing it for a while (also size 40). It feels amazing but I was wearing a UHF that day and I couldn't even get my arm in the sleeve. I wear a medium in IH and the size 40 jacket was rather small. I got the UHF off and with only a Henley on it fit real noice, but with the zip up, I couldn’t reach the side pockets

So, I am doing it right, the jacket is supposed to look amazing, but you can’t really move in it? Or, do you all generally size up in these? Will the hide soften over time to a degree where moving your arms in a functional way can be realized?

Hey! I was fortunate to pick this up on the second hand market. Damn, what a jacket!

One question, the little leather pull tab is missing on the zipper; obviously this doesn't really matter but it's convenient to have when pull the zipper with gloves on. Does anyone have a suggestion on alternatives or if one could get one of these?

Picked this up recently and it's way nicer than I expected. 12oz is right on the money for the weight!