Monday, September 26, 2011

Mission Workshop Jackets

Well, it seems Mission Workshop has continued to up their game with the arrival of apparel to their line - two jackets, the Orion and the Bosun have come to On the Rivet just in time for fall. The Orion is a waterproof shell and the Bosun is a wool jacket. At 500 hundred bucks and 275 respectively, it's a steep cost to swallow but not exactly out of the question when you look into the details...


The Orion jacket is a fully taped and seam-sealed jacket made for any sort of weather Mother Nature wants to throw at you. The fabric, a four-way stretch Schoeller c_change, is "designed, developed and manufactured in the Swiss Alps." Now, if you don't know, this is a fabric that reacts to changing temperatures and activities. The membrane increases or decreases heat-retention and breathability based on outdoor temperatures. The example given is that of a female fir cone - if the environment is hot and dry the cone opens its scales to the fullest, if wet and cold, it will close up completely.


The c_change membrane works in much the same way - if the environment is warm and dry, the membrane "opens up" and allows excess heat to escape to the outside air. If it is rainy and wet out, the structure of the membrane "closes up" or condenses and retains heat for the body while still allowing moisture to wick through.


The jacket is made in Canada - right here in Vancouver, in fact. Production is done in the same factory where Arcteryx used to do their jackets before they were outsourced. That's kind of cool even though the materials aren't locally-sourced.


Other bike-friendly features include pit-zips for extra ventilation and articulated sleeves for a sleeker fit and easier movement. A rear touring-style pocket at the back of the jacket allows easier access to the rider on and off the bike.



While built more as a jacket on the bike, the Orion does have walkabout status. With a chest pocket for your wallet, an inside pocket for your music, and the rear touring-style pocket, it allows a person to use it off the bike without much hassle.


The Bosun jacket can be paired with the Orion or worn on its own.


Made of New Zealand merino wool and lycra, this mid-weight jacket boasts a longer cut in the back than the front and reinforced shoulders and elbows made from a 4-way stretch fabric from the U.S.


Just like the Orion, it has a zip chest pocket for valuables, an internal pocket for media, as well as a touring-style rear pocket for easy access on the bike.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Summer Sale Happening Right Meow!

Hey y'all, it's back again. Our summer sale. Come in and get some sweet deals on all sorts of sweet cycling and walkabout clothes and accessories.

Here's a taste of our deals...

Our Gore jerseys are 35% off for men's and 25% for women.



Sugoi jerseys are going for 25% off. Grab one today and you'll be as hammerific as this dude!

Swrve's going for 15% off. You can look oh-so-hipster too! Lose the cap if you want to be more stealth though.


Shebeest is 25% off ladies' jerseys.


Last year's Gore jackets are 30% off and this girl's amped about it and thinks you should get amped too!

Sugoi, Mavic and Gore's flippy flappy shorts are 20-30% off. Who needs an upper body when you've got these sweet Remote shorts on? Not this guy:



Sock guy socks are 50% so come get 'em before they disappear! We've got divas, beer, and bacon socks, oh my!Fingerless gloves are 30% off. They go great in the winter with a glove liner or non-padded gloves underneath.


Derny's going for 30% off. These clothes are always ready for action whenever you are, on or off the bike!


These are just some of the deals going on so come onnnnnn doooooooowwwwwwn!

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Mighty jerseys of your very own!

Finally!


We've been thinking about it for awhile and now they're here. Non-team Mighty jerseys for you to show your love... With both a women's and men's fit and long- and short-sleeved jerseys, we've got something for everyone!

Made by Blackbottoms Cycle Gear, a company that has been around since 1974. Based in Utah, they've continued to be a family-run company and are dedicated to "providing modern cyclists high performance fabrics, and 'casual' fashion without hype or high prices."

Short-sleeved tops are $125 and long-sleeved are $135. Come and get 'em!