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SWRVE Wool Jersey
December conjures different things to different cyclists, but above all else it clearly signals (at least to us Mid-Atlantic and New England riders) the time for wool gear. Wool is, of course, the all-natural wonder material for those chilly and sometimes wet days, either on or off the bike. While fall is arguably the best season of the year for cyclists to enjoy New York City and its surrounding locales – we’ve said it here on the digital NYC Velo many times – it signals the chill of whats to come.
Leave it up to our good seasonless Southern California friends at Swrve to develop and produce some of the finest (as in phenomenal fit and high-quality domestic construction) fall and winter garments (in all of their woolen glory) to grace the NYC Velo shelves. The Made-in-the-USA S/S Wool Jersey uses 100% itch-free 18.9 micron, 185 g/m sq. New Zealand merino wool, an impressive pedigree to be sure. The Wool Jersey has a traditional 3 button placket and collar, the classically trim fit of a fine cycling jersey and a single angled pocket on the reverse. Missing are extraneous labels, “retro” peacocking hues, and an oversize rear tri-pocket “trunk” (no chance of an overloaded jersey here – capacity tops out at a cellphone and a Probar, leave the tub of chammy cream and 5 spare tubes at home folks).
Swrve makes their _blk label for the discerning cyclist, though those of us who spend with abandon will appreciate the line’s thoughtful combination of price, performance, and style. See other quality Swrve goods, including the spectacular Waxed Cotton Cycling Jacket, Wool Cycling Sweater, and Wool Belgian Cap here @ NYC Velo.
apparel, Style, swrveNau Down Shirt
Have you ever been on a camping adventure, arisen in the morning and thought about how cozy and warm your sleeping bag is compared to the cold, harsh morning air? You wished you could stay in there all day, only to realize how awkward it would be to hop around the campsite, trying to make coffee in a sleeping bag? It’s not a pretty sight, scooping coffee grounds out of the dirt and hoping that most of your handful is indeed coffee. Then you brew said handful of brown and realize it was mostly dirt…..
Nau has solved all of your cowboy coffee problems with the 850-fill Down Shirt (currently available at NYC Velo). Just like your favorite sleeping bag, it marries a heap of function with a simple form. Nau has thought out every eco-production nuance of this garment to make it as responsibly as possible. The shell is made of 100% recycled polyester treated with DWR (durable water repellent) to shed light precipitation and snow. The fill is completely renewable 850 goose down, having been collected from geese allowed to reach their full maturity and having been specially bred for this purpose. Another feature of the 850-fill goose down is it’s excellent ability to trap more heat per ounce than other insulators. The shirt’s thermal qualities, coupled with it’s slim fit and thin profile make it at home equally as a mid or outer layer. All that in a simple, yet stylish quilted six-button jacket, complete with zippered front pockets. And unlike your sleeping bag, it has arms!
apparel, Nau, StyleA Shipment of Freight
We got an assload (yes, assload) of stuff from Freight today – hip bags, belt bags, backpacks, top tube protectors, and more. Our new personal favorite is the Freight Rucksack, as seen above. From the looks of it, this thing will hold a pair of jeans, an NYC Velo T-shirt, and a chicken dinner for two.
We also just topped off our Baileyworks inventory, with some great new colors for winter!
accessories, apparel, baileyworks, StyleMr. Sparkle
We have to admit that accessorizing is half the fun of owning a bike (the other half being RIDING it!)
And we do love the little details, so we designed a top cap that reps our shop colors and just looks good – plus, isn’t it about time you replaced that cheapo cap you scrounged up to finish off your build?
We thought so.
Available here (or in the shop) Red or Black. $10
accessories, apparel, StyleGifted @ Brooklyn Flea
Joyeux Nöel! Our friend Taliah Lempert will be selling her wares (prints, sketches, small paintings, tees and handmade cycling caps) at this year’s Manhattan-side Brooklyn Flea pop-up called Gifted. Great holiday gift ideas for the cyclist in your life (or just to treat yourself). Check it out, starting today at 4th Street and Lafayette (in the old Tower Video space, for you ‘hood rats.)
StyleSwobo Winter Beanie Back In Stock
The ultra-popular Swobo Merino 6 Panel Beanie is back, and the weather is not going to be getting any warmer (we think).
Black/Black Black/Charcoal $40.
apparel, StyleGet Carter('s Pista), It's BOTW!
Our UK pal Frank Carter (of Gallows) has put together a nice Bianchi Pista whilst Stateside. We see these bikes all day (and even while we sleep), so it’s nice to build one with a little pizzaz! Even though it’s well past Labor Day, we are digging the whites. More pics in the set.
Bike of the Week, StyleWe Like Making New Friends
Last week we had a visitor stop by from the Pacific NW. His name was Brent and he was totally digging the shop – and given that he’s a die-hard cross racer and we’re all about CX this season, we appreciated the compliment. Brent picked up one of our shop kits, a cool t-shirt from cassette., and a few other goodies. We proceeded to enjoy a nice chat with him about coffee, East Coast ‘cross racing, and mutual friends. So we were especially stoked when yesterday Brent sent us this *rad* photo of him competing in Portland’s Cross Crusade, representing NYCV. Brent, glad we met ya!
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