I too sing the praises of the Kucharik wool shorts! VERY comfortable. In fact, I have a few pairs in size medium (32-34") available for sale (brand new in the bag) still. $70 shipped. Contact me off list if interested. Matthew Bowne Brooklyn, New York
>From: Andrew Gillis <apgmaa@verizon.net>
>To: classic rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: [CR]New Wool Tights (and Soap) !
>Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:38:37 -0800 (PST)
>
>CRs:
>
> I bought a new pair of wool cycling tights from Kucharik about two weeks
>ago. I've been very happy with my purchase, and the tights have kept me
>comfortable in the recent cold weather that we've had here in Southern
>California (31 degrees F at night, and 53 during the day). I've ridden them
>and washed them several times.
>
> When I purchased them, John Kucharik Jr. had his seamstress sew in my
>choice of seat pads while I waited. I can't guarantee that kind of service
>all the time, but it was just what I needed, when I needed it!
>
> Here's the "all wool" web page of Kucharik:
>
>
>http://www.kucharikclothing.com/all-wool-c-43.html?osCsid=30f96e509a35322352315e3eba0ee212
>
> As far as cleaning the new wool tights, I've been using the new
>Rivendell Kookaburra Wool wash soap. It is very nice, and a little bit goes
>a long way. The stuff works well and is a good value.
>
> Here's the soap link:
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/
>
> I have no business or personal relation to either seller.
>
>
> Andrew Gillis
> Long Beach, CA
> 1/4" of ice on the birdbath water Sunday morning!!