TLDR - First one broke in wash, Dharco replaced, Great product, would buy again.
Well since it is such a short section lets start with the bad - but don't worry - it gets good
Perhaps the fabric is a little light. I had not even worn this and I put it through the wash because I wanted to clean packaging residue. When it came out the front of the shirt had threads pulled and some holes in it. But this is where the good starts - I just jumped on the Dharco website, went to the warranty claim section and filled it out (guys, perhaps a response saying you got it would be good as I sent it twice not knowing you had it). About 2 business days later I got an email saying my order from Dharco had been put through. And 3 days after that it was in my hot little hands
Now to the good. These are nice and light but well constructed. While I have not yet crashed i feel secure in the fact that they will offer the required protection for small crashes and scrapes. This is definitely keeping my arms warmer now we are getting in to colder weather. The chest is a bit cooler than my other tops as the material is so light, but that is not necessarily a bad thing, that means it will be eminently wearable in summer too. I do a heap of riding where i can fall down the side of mountains so being highly visible with this pattern is fantastic, plus - if we are being honest, it really just looks fantastic. I also do road riding for general fitness when i don't have the time to hit the trails, and the bright colours really help me stand out in the traffic.
As far as the ordering and delivery goes - that was ridiculously smooth. I ordered them at 8pmish on a friday night NZ Time - so I expect the warehouse guys were not working, and on tuesday it was in my hot little hands
Over all these are fantastic, well made, high quality kit. I can't recommend them enough and have already told all my friends about Dharco even though I have only worn this top twice so far.
The after sales service when needed was fantastic. The product and experience and service means I would give 6 stars but the website only allows me to do 5.
My only regret - I did not buy two or 3 of these. I will be buying some more in the future for both myself and my newly mountain bike loving partner.
Great job Dharco
Well since it is such a short section lets start with the bad
Im normally a 2XL in both pants and tops - and in this I am a 3XL. I bought them thinking i could just tighten the sides. I dont need to - I am almost too big, and while I admit im not small I am definitely not the biggest person on the trails, so perhaps there is a need for a 4XL too.
As an aside - it feels weird having a pocket on the middle of the thigh on one side but on my hip on the other (and could we make them just a cm longer so i can zip my phone in to them?)
Now to the good. These are nice and light but well constructed. While I have not yet crashed i feel secure in the fact that they will offer the required protection for small crashes and scrapes. They are definitely keeping my legs warmer now we are getting in to colder weather. They fit over my knee pads and shin guards though a little tight (probably related to sizing above). I do a heap of riding where i can fall down the side of mountains so being highly visible with this pattern is fantastic, plus - if we are being honest, it really just looks fantastic. I also do road riding for general fitness when i dont have the time to hit the trails, and the bright colours really help me stand out in the traffic. I like the fact that it has the side adjusters - not that I need them - to perfect the fit as well.
As far as the ordering and delivery goes - that was ridiculously smooth. I ordered them at 8pmish on a friday night NZ Time - so I expect the warehouse guys were not working, and on tuesday it was in my hot little hands
Over all these are fantastic, well made, high quality kit. I can't recommend them enough and have already told all my friends about them even though i have only used them half a dozen times so far.
My only regret - I did not buy two pairs. I will be buying some more in the future for both myself and my newly mountain bike loving partner.
Great job Dharco
Love them BUT the sizing is a little off between colors of same pants. I have 3 different colors and they all fit a bit differently.