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Men's El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers : #7072


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Bike Knickers: Ibex El Fito 3/4
ZQue - Ethical Wool - Traceability
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Everything a serious cyclist wants in one garment. El Fito offers 4-way stretch, form-fit, and the performance of Merino, Spandex and nylon. 13 panel construction.

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Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers
 
4.5

(based on 31 reviews)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • High quality (28)
  • Comfortable (22)
  • Durable (18)
  • Attractive design (13)
  • Versatile (9)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sports (18)
    • Commuting (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Bargain shopper (7), Casual dresser (6), Avid cyclist (3), Eclectic (3)

    Reviewed by 31 customers

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    4.0

    loved 'em

    By JD the Unofficial Gear Tester

    from NW Washington

    About Me Bargain Shopper, Eclectic, Hard on Gear

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Quality Material

    Cons

    • Pricey

    Best Uses

    • Sports

    Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

    Loved these the 4 times I wore them before I had a run in with a thick branch and totaled them. They seem durable, but nature (and some poor riding on my part) robbed us of more time together. Super comfy and perfect for cool and wet PNW riding. They'd get a 5 star other than the fact that I will never know how well they would hold up.

     
    5.0

    The best cycling garment ever?

    By Cycling addict

    from San Francisco, CA

    About Me Bargain Shopper

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Quality Material

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

        I just love these knickers! I have been through a number of other wool knickers (Swobo, Woolistic) over the past ten years, and the El Fito's are far and away the best that I've owned. They are so comfortable that I can forget that I'm wearing them, and my first pair (4 years old now) has held up as if they are made of kevlar. I did buy a second pair (on sale) so that I can ride one day, wash them, and have a dry pair for the next day. Most people will find that one pair is sufficient, but let me warn you. These are habit-forming! In the variable climate of the SF Bay Area, I never feel as if they are too hot or cold. After many times washing by hand, there has been no appreciable shrinkage. And yes, they are a great value, even at full retail.

        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size
        • Inseam:
        • Feels true to length
         
        5.0

        ~20 miles the 1st ride; buying pair #2

        By jazzwalk

        from Watsonville, CA

        About Me Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Cat 1 rider long ago, Classic, Eclectic, Trendy NOT

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Long long search is over
        • Quality Material

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Office
          • Sports
          • Travel
          • XC skiing

          Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

          I made my own knicks from a pair of Propper army pants. They fit reasonably well (for my build), but they were really too heavy for extended rides. Finally, I found something that fits well, will last a while, practical for just about all the riding I do these days (Fisher HiFi 29er with 700c Continental road tires; hybrid road/offroad use). After the first ride, I'm back to purchase another pair! :-]

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Inseam:
          • Feels true to length

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Wool is Back in My Cycling Wear

          By Mike in KC

          from Kansas City, MO

          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Great Color
          • Quality Material

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Sports

            Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

            Just test rode these knickers in weather starting at 38 degrees with a NW wind at about 15 mph and they kept me very warm. The wool is like wearing a suit of armour and is about the weight of the Shak line of tops. The lycra keeps these a bit stretchy and they don't bind or sag or stretch out anywhere. I see no need for a draw string around the waist as others have said. I've been cycling for 25 years and actually own an old pair of wool shorts that I used to ride in. Wool has come a LONG way since then and now it's BACK in my cycling apparel. HIGHLY recommend these!!

            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Inseam:
            • Feels true to length
             
            5.0

            Wool is Back in My Cycling Wear

            By Mikeroam1

            from Kansas City, MO

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Quality Material
            • Warm

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Sports

              Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

              Just test rode these knickers in weather starting at 38 degrees with a NW wind at about 15 mph and they kept me very warm. The wool is like wearing a suite of armour and is about the weight of the Shak line of tops. The lycra keeps these a bit stretchy and they don't bind or sag or stretch out anywhere. I see no need for a draw cord around the waist as others have said. I've been cycling for 25 years and actually own an old pair of wool shorts that I used to ride in. Wool has come a LONG way since then and now it's BACK in my cycling apparel. HIGHLY recommend these!!

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Inseam:
              • Feels true to length
               
              4.0

              Wooly Knickers

              By Jenn the Commuter

              from SF, CA

              About Me Eclectic

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Quality Material

              Cons

              • Padding not very good

              Best Uses

              • Sports

              Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

              wish it had a higher waist in the back for coverage

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Inseam:
              • Feels too short
               
              4.0

              excellent knicker

              By Long distance cyclist

              from East Lyme, CT

              About Me Avid cyclist

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Flattering
              • Great Color
              • Quality Material
              • Wide temperature range

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Cycling specific
                • Sports

                Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

                Great product, fits well, works well across wide temperature range, durable and comfortable. Only thing I would change would be to use silicon grippers on the leg opening rather than the rubber/elastic type currently used.

                • Waist:
                • Feels true to size
                • Inseam:
                • Feels true to length
                 
                5.0

                Awesome riding knickers.

                By Rusa1606

                from Kent, WA

                About Me Bargain Shopper, Casual

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Quality Material

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Long winter rides
                  • Sports

                  Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

                  Randonneuring. Not only it fits great and convenient when mother nature calls. No worries about shoulder straps on other Knickers. This are perfect the only pants for me.

                  • Waist:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Inseam:
                  • Feels true to length
                   
                  5.0

                  The best bike Knicker period

                  By renaissance man

                  from Shelburne VT

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Quality Material

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

                      I love these i have had these a year now and they have held up well.I use them for commuting and training rides in the fall and spring.There are warm and comfortable.The only change i would make on these is all wool around the knees.

                      • Waist:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Inseam:
                      • Feels true to length
                       
                      5.0

                      Love them

                      By Got2gofast4 fun

                      from Redwood City, CA

                      About Me Casual

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Attractive Design
                      • Comfortable
                      • Quality Material

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Sports

                        Comments about Ibex El Fito 3/4 Bike Knickers:

                        I stopped by my local REI the other day during a 50 mile ride. I noticed they were now selling Ibex so I checked it out. I've never owned a pair of knickers but these caught my eye. The price compared to other great product was very reasonable[$] I wore them out of the store even though the temps were in the mid 70s. Man was I suprised at just how comfortable these were. Even in the heat I did not feel hot and they were just the right length with no bunching around the knee. My girlfriend wanted to ride behind me after that because she said they made me look great. I am suprised with no drawstring but that's not a deal breaker.

                        • Waist:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Inseam:
                        • Feels true to length

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