Albion, nice and a reasonable amount of pocket locations

Yesterday in condor, on a whim I picked up the zoa burner (scarf), and against form thought I’d go for orange. Had a try of it when I got home and unfortunately could only see this

I wouldn’t ever wear or buy anything orange for this reason, and I really could have done with it today. It is an absolutely Gucci bit of kit, a really good development on the first burner, so I’ll exchange it for the black instead. Absolutely any colour but orange please

When can we expect the release of some Zoa gloves that are miraculously warm but also dexterous?

Ha! Thought this this morning. +1

I would settle for the hat and mittens combo deal .

So... I think I might've finally decided to get either the Zoa Rain shell and/or the Insulated 3.0... only thing now is, no rain shells in Medium through the site... anywhere else other than Condor that sells Albion?

There is in orange, or Black w/ orange hood? If it's black you're after, can't promise, but could try to track one down for you.

And thanks for the comment @Bainbridge all credit down to the great team here, plus Pertex and Primaloft getting behind things :)

I have Reynauds, so a lot of personal interest here! From previous experience it takes a lot to make good gloves, and everyone has a strong opinion about them, so I'm a little reluctant to grasp that nettle just yet.

If you could, that would be great... not in a massive rush tbh... I prefer black over the others.

Pinarello store on Regent Street used to stock Albion. Not sure if they still do..

i pulled the trigger on Insulated 3.0 over the weekend. Looking forward to wearing that instead of my battered old Montane jacket with a hood

I've changed my mind so many times, it's not even funny... the insulated 3.0 would be my first choice but I feel like I need that waterproof element as well... what I might do is buy the insulated and then sell some body parts so I can get the rain shell.

Albion stocked in Pinarello, Condor and Sigma in London, but we were unable to restock Zoa Rainshells to them this season because we had such limited amount - I think Condor had some left from previous season. Understand it's v frustrating, I'd want to see, and try-on a high price jacket, see the details, check layering etc, but it's aligned with a slow-growth approach, reducing risk/overstock etc.

If anyone is in SE London, you are always welcome to drop into studio in Deptford, Mon-Fri, to look at kit, just give me a heads up and I can check first on sizes/styles for you. Always nice to meet Forumers (and put a face to a cryptic digital pseudonym).

I was going to take a trip to Condor at some point (my old mate Adrian works in there I think) and try on a few bits... I have bought blind in the past and had good results but you're right, I'd rather try the jacket on first before shelling out... I think I might be between sizes as well so that won't help matters... doesn't help that I don't live in London and the run up to Xmas is always busy... first world problems!!!

Got home to this today, bloody lovely!

Chucked some money into Shelter and the forum in your honour @Chopsicle, thanks!

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I finally caved and got a ZOA insulated, it looks lovely, not worn it yet.

I also added an Elan as above to basket, my what a lovely hat. Worn it almost non stop since it arrived!

Can't wait to get out in the zoa when it's not icy.

You know that feeling when you leave the house and freeze for 20 mins before warming up . You dont get that with the zoa just comfy and just right .

Piling in on the zoa love. Wore it on a brisk ride on sunday to see the frost. Had ice forming on the leading edge of the sleeves but felt pretty cozy.

Also normal people think it looks cool.

Does the zoa rain shell hold up ok when wearing a messenger bag?

I have a pair of Houdini Dunfri mittens, I layer them with some Grib Grab cycling specific ones on the bike when it gets cold.
I do not wear the mittens all the time on the bike, I just pop them on for a couple mins. Everything warms up and just roll them back up and put them in a jersey pocket.

I think you need to look into that direction as it feels a "Zoa-esque" approach to things. ;)

• I actually have 2 pairs of the mittens and the shell for wet instances. Use the mittens on a day to day basis, they are fantastic. I have some other Houdini stuff and really rate it all, nice products and company ethos.
  

What's the zoa sizing like... my down jacket isn't remotely water resistant which means it's fine when it's cold and sunny like today but not usable without a layer on top when it snows so a Zoa it is. Take an XL in Castelli and Rapha jackets

zoa sizing like

I'm 6ft, 39" chest, 37" waist (December weight) and the Large zoa fits me lovely.

Ok... finally ordered... went for the Zoa insulated in blue and some leg warmers... free shipping and the introduction 10% off made me finally pull my finger out!

Bit larger chest so gone a bit larger. Lets see, cheers!

Just got my zoa, and I'm really impressed with it.
I'm XL in Rapha & Gore; went with XL zoa and it's spot on!

@Chopsicle I used to have an Albion waxed tool roll that's seen me through thick and thin over the years.

Bike got nicked a few weeks back with it still on there. Can't see them on the website any more, are you still making them?