Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve Half Zip

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Durability

My second big concern with merino while mountain biking was how it might take the abuse of rubbing against branches, grazing trees, and occasionally sliding across dirt. So far, I haven’t noticed any issues to warrant this concern. Even the constant wear of my hydration pack has yet to cause even the slightest bit of pilling.

I’ll update this section as I get more time in the jersey.

Bottom Line

Though the Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve Half Zip trends a bit too close to the form-fitting XC race cut for my style of riding, and while it might not be quite cool enough for the mid-summer heat of Utah, I think merino wool should definitely be used more in the world of MTB jerseys.

The Sonic is a well designed shirt that’s proven its durability over the course of a season, and it comes with all the benefits of wool—namely, odor-resistance, quick-dry abilities, and comfort. It’s become my go-to jersey.

And when a company decides to pursue a more modern, relaxed cut made of merino, I’ll be the first in line to buy it, and I imagine anyone who has used merino in the past would join me.

 

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2 comments on “Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve Half Zip”

  1. I’ll be right there with you Jason when somebody starts making a nice merino jersey. I use Icebreaker 150 weight t-shirts in both 100% merino and 96/4 % as above. I notice the elastane versions are noticeably thinner and thus absorb less water, dry quicker, and are cooler. The 100% t’s just get too heavy when wet. Unfortunately merino will never be ‘durable’ as it easily snags on anything, especially the velcro that exists on EVERY pair of riding shorts, but I’m still willing to pay the premium for the wool comfort.

    In the meantime I might treat myself or ask the girlfriend for Christmas to one of the uber pricey Kitsbow jersey to see how their blend of merino/poly holds up. As I HATE to wear a pack, I see myself next season rocking the new undershort bibs w/ pockets (which I urge BlisterGear to review) that both Giro

  2. Hi, I have some merino clothes Icebreaker, Patagonia , Arcteryx,,, All of these are excellent, the new merino fibers are one of the best advantages in clothes technology in time, if you are looking for a btt merino clothes, you can see Ibex, they’re good too.

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