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Mountain Biking Australia - Jul 10
Ground Effect has gone through a few incarnations of their 'Lightwave Merino' fabric over the past couple of years. To begin with, this summer weight fabric was quite cool indeed but very stretchy and saggy once you chucked a tube and a few gels in the back pockets.
The next generation was more supportive but a little too warm to be considered a warm weather garment. In its latest guise, Ground Effect has blended the merino with polyester; 50% New Zealand merino against your skin with the polyester on the outside (it was previously a merino/nylon blend). While you still can't overload the pockets in the same way as you can with a study full synthetic jersey, the new fabric is a lot more supportive and you can pack a reasonable amount of stuff into the rear pockets - a handy thing if you don't always ride with a pack. As with the earlier incarnations, the Merino fabric remains relatively odour free and remained comfortable in warmer conditions - say up to 25 degrees.
By John Hardwick, Editor of Mountain Bike Australia magazine.
Bike Radar - May 10
The Model T offers a medium level of warmth, plugging the gap between full-on winter insulation and summer lightweightness.
It's made from Ground Effect's Heatwave fabric which puts soft, merino wool next to your body to wick sweat away well, while a tougher polyester outer face adds a little extra durability.
The cut is slim but not tight, with a slightly extended tail preventing any chills back there, teabag-weave polyester panels under the arms to keep the humidity down, and flat-stitched raglan shoulders to boost the comfort levels.
"Natural feel next to the skin - and affordable"
4/5 Stars
By Mat Brett, Cycling Plus
Australian Mountain Bike - Jul 09
Ground Effect are a New Zealand based company who sell direct to the public. As we all know, New Zealand has lots of sheep, so who better than them to create amazing riding products made from the best merino in the world. The Model Tee is essentially an undershirt /casual jersey that provides that additional layer to protect you from the elements.
The Model Tee is like wearing a hot water bottle, but at a fraction of the weight and inconvenience. The lightweight super breathable inner layer of merino and the outer layer of polyester is perfect for keeping you warm. The added bonus of merino is that it doesn't get that sweaty glove smell to it, all important when your trying to impress that special somebody on the trail.
The Model Tee can be used for al formats of riding although it maybe slightly bulky for the weight weenies. For 2009 it is available in two colours (green or black), for the fashion and colour co-ordination conscious this maybe an issue (although black is always trendy). The Model Tee is a perfect option for those who are after a cosy undershirt for the winter or a midweight jersey for the springtime.
Pat Campbell
Performance: 4.5/5, Ease of Use: 3.5/5, Value: 5/5
A bi-component thermal fabric combining 51% merino wool and 49% polyester. Superfine 18.5 micron New Zealand merino wicks sweat away from your skin while the polyester provides a durable, non-pill outer. Lightweight at just 160gm/m2 and machine washable. Developed by Ground Effect and knitted for us in New Zealand.
> Composition: 51% Merino; 49% polyester
Man vs Wild
Merino is unrivalled for comfort as a body layer. It absorbs more moisture than synthetic fibres, mopping up excess sweat rather than letting it settle and cool on your skin. However high-aerobic activities like cycling will often overload ordinary merino. Heatwave's polyester component repels moisture to avoid total saturation of the fabric - so it dries faster to keep you toasty.
Snug-as-a-Bug Fit
Heatwave™ Merino tops are intended to hug your body, ensuring the fabric sits against your skin to wick sweat away - keeping you dry and not chilling out.
Hot ‘n’ Cold
As a single garment Heatwave™ Merino regulates your temperature through a wide range of conditions. Delivering comfort in all but the hottest climes. Yet it is versatile enough to layer under a WindFoil™ top or HydroFoil™ jacket in winter.
Sizing
This chart is a guide only – if you fall in-between sizes, the right size for you will depend on your body shape and how loose or tight you like to wear your clothes. It's no hassle to swap it, if your first choice is not the best fit.
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S |
M |
L |
XL |
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Height |
163 -
172 cm |
169 - 178 cm |
175 - 185 cm |
183 - 191 cm |
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Chest |
91 -
97 cm |
98 - 104 cm |
105 - 111 cm |
112 - 118 cm |
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Waist |
73 - 79 cm |
80 - 86 cm |
87 - 93 cm |
94 - 100 cm |
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Hips |
87 - 95 cm |
96 - 103 cm |
104 - 111 cm |
112 - 120 cm |
Unisex vs Women's Sizes
Most Ground Effect designs are unisex. The jackets, tights
and baggy tops generally fit both men and women equally well.
Fitted garments like cycle shorts and some tops are more gender
specific so there is generally a women's version in the Outskirts
range.
Favoured thermal wear for strutting your stuff on the catwalk or defending your body from plummeting temperatures. Heatwave&trade Merino wicks hard work away from your skin and unlike the original, this Model Tee offers more colour choices than just black.
> Heatwave&trade hi-performance thermal bodywear combines a merino inner layer with a fast-drying polyester outer.
> Raglan cut with flat seams for enhanced comfort.
> Seamless underarm gusset.
> 'Snug-as-a-bug' fit keeps the fabric against your skin to wick sweat away.
> WhaleTail&trade longer back for greater cycling warmth.
> Made by us in New Zealand.
> Heatwave combines the comfort, warmth and low-odour properties of merino wool with the durability of polyester. Merino wool absorbs more moisture than synthetic fibres like polyester or polypropylene. This makes it very effective in dealing with excess sweat - it is absorbed into the fabric rather than settling (and cooling) on your skin. The polyester component repels moisture which avoids total saturation of the fabric - helping it to dry faster. The strength of the polyester also maintains the shape of the garment and minimises wear 'n' tear and pilling.
> The Baked Alaska and Popsicle are intended to be used as a stand alone cycle top in cool, as opposed to cold, conditions.
> The Ristretto, Model T, Submerino and Hot Toddy are all base layers - best worn directly against your skin.
> The Median Strip, Berglar and Flying Nun are riding jerseys, with additional features including three rear pockets and long front zips. For use in both hot and cold climes and versatile enough to wear as an insulation layer in winter.
Washing Instructions?
> Try to avoid cold-water detergents, those with bleach, fabric softener or 'oxygen whitener'. Bleach rots natural fibres like wool. Sodium Percarbonate (the main ingredient in oxygen whitener) can make colours run. Fabric softener can do both.
> Warm machine wash, 40°C.
> Wash colours separately.
> Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast so drying on the line or hanging over the bedpost does the trick. Or use a dryer on a warm (not hot) cycle.