Q36.5 Gear

[steveadore]

Any first hand (pun intended) experience with the winter gloves sizing? Is the official sizing guide accurate and reliable or does one need to size up? I was surprised to read that I would need size S gloves. Ok, my hands are not big (21 cm circumference, 8 cm middle finger), but I do need size M gloves in other brands (e.g. Gore, Mavic, Specialized)

[JKolmo]

I would rate them fairly true to size. Only for Unique glove I have sized down a notch to get that nice tight fit (can’t do that for long finger gloves due to relatively long fingers for my hand size).

[steveadore]

I would rate them fairly true to size. Only for Unique glove I have sized down a notch to get that nice tight fit (can’t do that for long finger gloves due to relatively long fingers for my hand size).

TTS as in true to their own sizing chart or comparable with other brands?

[probertsqbe]

I have Dottore Bib shorts which are one of my favourite. However they’re not particularly comfortable in the crouch are. I see the q36.5 now have the Dottore x and Unique bibs. Anyone with experience of riding these shorts for comfort in the crouch area and how do they compare to the Assos R9 in that area.

[g32ecs]

Too lazy to click through the pages...

How does the L1 and R2 jerseys fit?

For reference: Im a Small in the Hybrid Que X and the Assos Evo 8 jersey (can I mentioned Assos here?)

There isnt much reviews out there unfortunately although my impression is the L1 is a bit of a tighter fit than the R2.

[Beaumont]

Ok, he he; got the baselayer 3, Que jersey and termica jacket; I dont even know what to say not to sound like propaganda. Today I did about a 100km quite hard ride with only baselayer and Que jersey and this is so fu..ing good I am shocked, temperature averaged 3 degrees celsius and I am sure it would be no different down to 0. I dont think you even need the Termica until - temp. You just feel like a light spring breeze that is cooling you down. I just wish they made some aero jerseys so I switch completely.
Also, the baselayer is so stretchy I am sorry I didnt take the S/M and I am not exactly Quintana 182cm 86kg 104cm chest; If you want close fit I suggest you take the S/M. Everything else size L fits perfect

Actualy I was a wind tunnel testing some time ago, I think it was german magazine Roadbike that did windtunnel testing of different jerseys and surprisingly L1 Pinstripe X got much better results for the aero drag than many of "aero" jerseys of other brands, like Castelli Aero Race.. so not so bad at all
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I can´t link the image, but 45km/h consumption in watts was:
Bioracer Speedwear Concept - 272,4 W
Rapha aero 276,8
Q36,5 279,1
Assos Aero 286,6
Castelli 294,4

[CyclingGiraffe]

Actualy I was a wind tunnel testing some time ago, I think it was german magazine Roadbike that did windtunnel testing of different jerseys and surprisingly L1 Pinstripe X got much better results for the aero drag than many of "aero" jerseys of other brands, like Castelli Aero Race.. so not so bad at all
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I can´t link the image, but 45km/h consumption in watts was:
Bioracer Speedwear Concept - 272,4 W
Rapha aero 276,8
Q36,5 279,1
Assos Aero 286,6
Castelli 294,4

I just received a L1 Pinstripe X jersey, and the fabric has a fairly pronounced "crepey" texture to it -- quite different from the prior Pinstripe jersey. That, combined with a trim fit without much in the way of shoulder seams, etc., and the cut pockets, likely helps the aero qualities.

I've not had the chance to ride in it, yet, but in general, I would say that the new "X" version feels more substantial and durable than the prior version (which I have grown to really like). Q36.5 seems to run a little larger than most italian brands, so I got the new "X" jersey in a size "L," which seems almost identical to a Giordana FR-C Pro Jersey in size "XL" for reference (the front zippers are almost exactly the same length, as are the sleeves, though the Giordana jersey is slightly longer in the back, with a more pronounced "drop," front to back). The original Pinstripe (despite being a little loose) and the Giordana jerseys are two of my favorites. I like the Giordana for hot, sunny rides, whereas I tend to use the Q36.5 in more variable conditions. I initially dismissed Q36.5's "body temperature management" system as marketing puff, but have found that it does seem to do a better job on longer early-morning rides that might start with temps around 20 degrees C, but end with sunny temps around 31 degrees C. The Pinstripe jersey seems to keep my core warmer in the cold temperatures than the Giordana jersey, without overheating once it gets hot.

[jeffy]

have the old essential bibs. with the green piping. love the fabric, not so keen on the chamois (its fine with cream). prefer the assos s7 pads. bought some old stock champanisimo s7. ergokompressor fabric is very similar to the crepe-like q 36.5. kukpenthouse : )
it seems q 36.5 reselling second market market aint too great.

[uraqt]

@probertsqbe

I have noticed "crouch" issues too!!! ( that said I am fat so I think that is it) I think the R9 pads are better especially the EQUIPE pad it fits me perfect...

That said the I still belive the baselayes are magic made by wizzards : ) IMO there is nothing better...

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[synchronicity]

That said the I still belive the baselayes are magic made by wizzards : ) IMO there is nothing better...

true true
I bought one just to see what all the fuss was/is about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG599MOmLkQ

[mendiz]

I have not tried Q36.5 yet, the base layers of X-Bionic are incredible. It's a brand that is very little spoken in this forum and for me the best sport wear brand

[Aesch]

Are the base layer not (almost) identical to megmeister?

[g32ecs]

Actualy I was a wind tunnel testing some time ago, I think it was german magazine Roadbike that did windtunnel testing of different jerseys and surprisingly L1 Pinstripe X got much better results for the aero drag than many of "aero" jerseys of other brands, like Castelli Aero Race.. so not so bad at all
¨
I can´t link the image, but 45km/h consumption in watts was:
Bioracer Speedwear Concept - 272,4 W
Rapha aero 276,8
Q36,5 279,1
Assos Aero 286,6
Castelli 294,4

I just received a L1 Pinstripe X jersey, and the fabric has a fairly pronounced "crepey" texture to it -- quite different from the prior Pinstripe jersey. That, combined with a trim fit without much in the way of shoulder seams, etc., and the cut pockets, likely helps the aero qualities.

I've not had the chance to ride in it, yet, but in general, I would say that the new "X" version feels more substantial and durable than the prior version (which I have grown to really like). Q36.5 seems to run a little larger than most italian brands, so I got the new "X" jersey in a size "L," which seems almost identical to a Giordana FR-C Pro Jersey in size "XL" for reference (the front zippers are almost exactly the same length, as are the sleeves, though the Giordana jersey is slightly longer in the back, with a more pronounced "drop," front to back). The original Pinstripe (despite being a little loose) and the Giordana jerseys are two of my favorites. I like the Giordana for hot, sunny rides, whereas I tend to use the Q36.5 in more variable conditions. I initially dismissed Q36.5's "body temperature management" system as marketing puff, but have found that it does seem to do a better job on longer early-morning rides that might start with temps around 20 degrees C, but end with sunny temps around 31 degrees C. The Pinstripe jersey seems to keep my core warmer in the cold temperatures than the Giordana jersey, without overheating once it gets hot.

Im looking to add a Q36.5 jersey without breaking the bank as Ive already spent $450 CAD the past 3 wks on Q36.5 gear Theyre replacing my Assos pieces.

Is the prior Pinstripe jersey still a good buy? Also concerned about the sizing. Im about 67kgs during the summer (or at least that's what I think I am ). Im thinking of size Small since I wear an older Assos Campionnissimo and an Evo 8 jersey in a Small as well.

[blaugrana]

I have not tried Q36.5 yet, the base layers of X-Bionic are incredible. It's a brand that is very little spoken in this forum and for me the best sport wear brand

I completely agree that X-Bionic make the best base layers: the design, choice of materials, and overall quality is just on another level from everything I've tried (including one Q36.5, which is also very good, maybe the best of the rest). The problem for me, however, is that their sleeves don't seem to fit people with long skinny arms, so I just use their short sleeve stuff. The short sleeves Energizer shirts are the perfect 3 season base layer for places that aren't too cold, and work perfect with jackets, LS winter jerseys, and especially under summer jerseys for days that start cool but end up with 20 degree temperatures.

[Beaumont]

Are the base layer not (almost) identical to megmeister?

No experience with Megmeister, but the pattern has not much in common imo..