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RobLyon
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Recommend a fleece

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One of my favourite riding jackets is an old liner fleece out of a snowboarding jacket. It's a fleece but so thin you can see through it when you hold it up to the light. It also has 3 zipped pockets but 2 of the zips have failed now so it's ready for replacement.

Thanks,

Rob
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Alpinum
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Re: Recommend a fleece

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Hard to say what your looking after, so best advice I can give is to go to a local outdoor shop and try some on. Perhaps bring along the one you like so much and go through the options with an employee.

I feel this advice is more helpful than if I recommend some options from var. brands.
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voodoo_simon
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Re: Recommend a fleece

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Maybe a Patagonia R1 or something similar in that gridded format (both montane and RAB do similar)
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benp1
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Is it for cycling and high energy pursuits? If so then something from polartec alpha direct
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MuddyPete
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Re: Recommend a fleece

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Alternatively; if you're happy with it you could just have the zips replaced :-) .

Sometimes, finding just the right combination of fit/colour/breathability/cost/etc. can be a bit of a PITA :roll: .

Plus you'd earn bonus eco-points for keeping it going :-bd .
May you always have tail wind.
Fat tyre kicker
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Post by Fat tyre kicker »

My eldest bought me a Columbia fleece at Christmas and it's lovely,
I wear it for best though :lol: it's quite retro like the old bobbly fleeces
But so so comfy, this post isn't much help but it's an ace jacket :-bd
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PaulB2
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I’ve got a Rab gridded fleece pullover that I got cheap off SP. I mostly use it for winter running or as a mid layer when walking. I found it a bit warm the only time I used it on a bike since it’s got no vents other than a half zip at the front.
Huwblut
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Re: Recommend a fleece

Post by Huwblut »

I've got an Alpkit Griffon which I like a lot but it's not strictly a fleece.

Got my eye on a Patagonia R1 Air, they're a tad spendy though.
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