The return of an old favourite with a twist. As normal, they're pre-order with orders closing at the beginning of Oct and delivery early Dec. Order one or more here, price includes UK delivery but overseas orders are welcome: https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/ ... tops-2022/

any chance of a long sleeved one ?

any chance of a long sleeved one ?

I've tried to keep things simple John but I won't rule it out. It'll depend if enough people ask.

Ooh goodie! Vagrant is my middle name.

Note to self: remember to order XL or even XXL despite the fact I'm normally M. My first M one (the orange one) requires me to be otherwise naked or I can't get the blasted thing on. XL (the 'compass' one) I can just fit over a base+fleece.

PS. Red and black eh, we can channel our inner vampire..

PPS. Am glad Angry Bear is back.

PPPS. Who decided on the lumberjack theme? Still, bear in the woods... trees.. lumberjack...yeah why not.

Who decided on the lumberjack theme?

That'd be kinda me Reg (BTW, I believe it's very popular in certain cycling circles) and then she who knows what she's doing transformed my scribbling into something usable.

Looking for a new long sleeved jersey too.

Mariner wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:16 pm Looking for a new long sleeved jersey too.

'Tis black. Wear it over a black base/fleece like I do and nobody'll ever know .

That is two tops and i just want one as you know TLS

Ordered, better get a red and black bike looked out! I'd be interested in a gillet as my green one is looking a bit threadbare....

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:49 pm gilet

I always get confused between gilets and jerseys. I think one's a type of bikepacker's razor (not that I have any use for such a thing) and the other isn't.

We'll all be singing shang-a-lang as we run with the band wearing that one, surely
But no doubt I shall be ordering one

The tent pegs are a nice touch!

We'll all be singing shang-a-lang as we run with the band wearing that one, surely

I'm told this is plaid and not tartan Peter - world of difference apparently

The tent pegs are a nice touch!

They're kind of a BB jersey hallmark Rob.

RIP wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:27 pm

Mariner wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:16 pm Looking for a new long sleeved jersey too.

'Tis black. Wear it over a black base/fleece like I do and nobody'll ever know .

I have to stay out of the sun so the idea of wearing a fleece base layer does not quite work for me.
I do have some Merino arm warmers though.
Or I could cut the sleeves of my current BB jersey and sew them on.

Is there a names on the back option please?

I’d have a long sleeve one if one becomes available, if not I’ll order this

JohnClimber wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:01 pm Is there a names on the back option please?

Yeah that was a fun option on previous jerseys (but presumably "ker-CHING!")

Anyroad, gone for XL; wavered over XXL but decided against the "Michelin Man" look in the end.

Mebbes it's just me, but I'll reiterate that I reckon these sizings are pretty "snug". My previous Medium was skin-tight and can only just manage a base-layer under it. XL still looks fine with nothing under it, but much more weather-flexible 'cos it'll handle base+fleece as well.

Is there a names on the back option please?

Everyone is having 'John Climber' on the back and they'll be under strict instruction to behave badly whenever wearing it.



No, not this time John.

Mebbes it's just me, but I'll reiterate that I reckon these sizings are pretty "snug". My previous Medium was skin-tight and can only just manage a base-layer under it. XL still looks fine with nothing under it, but much more weather-flexible 'cos it'll handle base+fleece as well.

I think it depends on the 'look' you're after Reg. Most folk would likely wear a jersey next to skin or maybe over a very thin base layer ... however, yes do size up if you'd like the pac-a-mac look

Everyone is having 'John Climber' on the back and they'll be under strict instruction to behave badly whenever wearing it.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:26 pm

Is there a names on the back option please?

Everyone is having 'John Climber' on the back and they'll be under strict instruction to behave badly whenever wearing it.



No, not this time John.

That reminds me, that raft .........

RIP wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:24 pm Anyroad, gone for XL; wavered over XXL but decided against the "Michelin Man" look in the end.

Mebbes it's just me, but I'll reiterate that I reckon these sizings are pretty "snug". My previous Medium was skin-tight and can only just manage a base-layer under it. XL still looks fine with nothing under it, but much more weather-flexible 'cos it'll handle base+fleece as well.

Remind me Reg, next time we meet I can explain race-fit (I'll look it up and study it in depth, having no personal experience). We could then further discuss comfort-fit, a matter upon which I have considerable experience

psling wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 2:01 pm race

? Don't understand your banter old boy

We could then further discuss comfort-fit, a matter upon which I have considerable experience

not sayin' a word (*)

(*) oh alright, apart from "3XL? Ooh, Suit you Sir!"

Loving that design but if Reg, who has the BMI of a preying mantis, is thinking he needs an XL, where does that leave the normals? I am nearly twice his weight and girth (and height as it happens) so suspect an XXXXXXXXL version might do it? In long sleeve ....