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Second Opinions
Below is a collection of what ICEBIKERS have posted about the Special ICEBIKE Tights and related items from Col d'Lizárd.
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Powerstretch Arm Warmers. Col d'Lizárd ICEBIKER Powerstretch 100 Tights. Fabric: Polartec 100 Powerstretch. Manufacturer: Col d'Lizárd (www.coldlizard.com). Conditions: Overcast. Temperature: 35 degrees F. Winds: 9-12 mph. Location: Northern New Jersey. Terrain: Steep climbs and descents on roadway and single track. Bike Speed: 2-40 mph. Both of these products are remarkably warm, lightweight and comfortable. The seams are straight and the stitching is excellent. Best of all, they look really, really good on me. :~) The Arm Warmers are the 'perfect' accessory. They keep you warm, block the wind, and are easily removed and stowed as the day warms up. Somehow they stay where you put them WITHOUT the elastic ends digging into your skin. I wore them all day in the office (the heat is broken) without getting those nasty red marks that other products leave behind. I have a 38" waist, 32"-33" inseam, and the XL Tights fit perfectly without bunching up anywhere. The high waist keeps the cold air out, and the Polartec 100 Powerstretch fabric really blocks the wind, even at high road speeds. During difficult climbs, perspiration is wicked away instantly. On fast downhills, they dry out without letting you get cold. Jeers: The Arm Warmers are flawless. The top ICEBIKE logo on the Tights should be moved down a bit so that it is not covered by outerwear. Summary: I couldn't have been more impressed. Everyone should own at least one pair of Arm Warmers, and TWO pair of these Tights (I plan to order another pair tomorrow). Special Note: When I called Col d'Lizárd to place my order for the Arm Warmers and
ICEBIKER Tights, Kathy answered the phone. I told her that I have very long arms and
wondered if the large Arm Warmers would fit. I was stunned when she told me that since the
fabric had not come in yet for the Tights, she would have time to make a special pair for
me. In a world where doctors no longer make house calls and you have to pump your own gas
at a 'Service' station, this is a most remarkable attitude. It's unlikely that I'll ever
meet Kathy from Col d'Lizárd to thank her properly, so I'd like to encourage everyone who
reads this to support her and her new company. The world needs more people like her, and
she produces fine products to boot! |
I just got the ICEBIKE
tights from
GekkoGear and am very impressed. I've been wearing XL PI tights, which were OK, but made
for someone 6'6" and the ankles were pretty tight and the waist pretty big. I ordered
size L (I'm 36 waist, 32 length) and they fit really well. The material is stretchy. Don't
order too big, because they don't have drawstrings at the waist. They come up higher up
the back. I can't say about how warm they are yet, but they seem pretty warm. Even the
size L had plenty of length in the legs. I am wholeheartedly recommending these. 5
stars out of 5 stars. Great. Best tights I've worn, though I have to actually
ride with them on. The Icebike logo comes all the way up near the waist, which might get covered by a jersey. It could possibly be moved down on the thigh a bit more. Bob VonMoss |
| Item: Col d'Lizárd Powerstretch Headband. Fabric: Polartec 100 Powerstretch. Manufacturer: Col d'Lizárd (www.coldlizard.com). Cheers: Wow! This Headband is very thin, lightweight and comfortable. The seams are straight and the stitching is excellent. It does a remarkable job of wicking away perspiration and keeping you warm and dry. I am surprised by its ability to block the wind, even at high road speeds. It performs every bit as well as my heavy Polarfleece Headband, but doesn't seem to affect my ability to hear. Jeers: The Col d'Lizárd Logo Patch is smack dab in the middle of your forehead. It would look better rotated to one side. Look, if I hadn't found something to complain about this section would have been left blank. Summary: I really like the way that this Headband performs. Its ability to block the wind, but not sound is a major safety advantage over heavier Headbands. Anthony Metzler |