Sombrio have been through a lot over the years and the 2017 collection looks to stay true to their coastal BC heritage, while implementing the latest technologies and functionality. Highlights from the upcoming collection include the return of the technical denim pant, urban styling with features like performance fabrics, and design cues taken from the environment around their North Vancouver stomping grounds. The collection is looking really good with some great functionality thrown in for good measure.Forest Collection - Limited Print Renegade Jersey and Badass ShortNew for 2017, Sombrio’s Forest Collection contains a limited run print in collaboration with photographer Margus Riga. The jersey looks great and its casual, t-shirt style cut and reasonable price make it an extra hot bit of kit. It’s constructed using Cool Wik fabric, which is soft to the touch but contains the performance benefit of keeping you comfortable for longer. It also features a drop hem to keep you covered when out riding. The collection also includes a women’s specific version with a similar use of the same print.
The short fitting into this category is the very competitively price and super lightweight, Badass short. It features a durable, four-way stretch fabric that does hold some water-repellent properties and an ergonomic cut where the front is a little longer than the rear for a better fit when pads are worn—punter's gap be-gone!
Renegade Jersey Details
• Sublimated photo print graphic
• Classic short sleeve jersey
• Moisture wicking, Cool Wik fabric
• Drop back hem
• MSRP: $55
Badass Short Details
• Short includes durable 4-way stretch fabric
• Front and back zippered pockets
• Lift pass retention cord
• Seamless crotch panel
• Locking zip fly with Velcro secure
• Two zippered pockets; one on the back one on the front
• All products backed by a lifetime guarantee on craftsmanship
• MSRP: $100 USD
Pursuit Jersey and ShortA new line for the 2016 season, this Enduro/AM range keeps the key features but gets a new appearance for ’17. Key benefits of the Pursuit jersey are the Chill Mesh, which is a material that is not only lightweight and breathable, but also features a Xylitol treatment which produces a cooling effect against the skin. Great for those warm climates or big, hard effort days in the saddle. This is strategically placed where a cooling effect is going to be most beneficial (on the back, under the arms and around the torso along the rib line), while the rest of the jersey is constructed with a comfortable moisture wicking fabric. It also features a well shaped drop hem for comfort when in the attack position on the bike, but not so long that it looks like a dress when off.
The short contains an all-mountain fit that is comfortable with pads, but not so baggy that you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back into the mean streets of the late 90s. Lightweight four-way stretch fabrics and laser perforated ventilation keeps you cool on the way up and allows for good airflow. Durable two-way stretch materials are strategically placed where they are commonly needed to make the short durable when things go wrong on the way down. This is a robust short aimed at the more aggressive riders among us.
The Sombrio Waistband retention system is a nice feature that looks set to go the distance. Rather than stitching velcro material to the TPR tabs for the adjusters, Sombrio have laser cut the u-lock right into the TPR tab. It’s simple, solid feeling like any other waist adjusters, but shouldn't fray or have any stitching fail, resulting in a useless adjustment system. The short also includes a small amount of silicone printing on the inner waist band to help keep them in place as riders get wild down their favourite trails.
Riff JeansDigging up an old classic isn’t worth the time if it isn’t brought up to speed with current trends. The Riff jean has done just that, with an updated cut to suit the current trends. The jean is fully purpose-built for riding but clean enough to wear in a casual setting. The crotch features a reinforced gusset, the rear pockets include stealth zippers and a small reflective panel for those riding bikes after dark, and there's a woven in dry release material mixed with the denim for all the moisture wicking qualities needed to keep riders comfortable when working a little harder. They also feature an ergonomic cut over the knee that helps keep them in place when out on the bike, especially when wearing pads.
There is also a women’s denim short available (the Robson) with many of the same features.
Women's Noble JerseySpeaking of the ladies, the Noble is a smart looking new jersey in the line for 2017. Available in either the marble or a coastal graphic for that classic heritage styling, the jersey also features the Chill Mesh tech fabric across the shoulders and upper forearm to keep you cool on warmer riders and 3/4 length sleeves. The Noble will be replacing the Pedigree jersey that is currently in the line.
Youth CollectionNot one to leave anyone out, Sombrio also have the groms covered for 2017, with a full line of gear for youth sized 8–12. The collection is essentially a shrunk down version of the race kit and holds onto all of the great features of the full size line.
MENTIONS:
@SombrioCartel
Lol, yup Im officially old.
If you really want to make my day. Please make the shorts out if hemp with tripple stitching.
I want shorts that are plain simple comfortable and will last a decade.
Btw i have lots of old School Sombrio clothing. Love the stuff!
How much are you willing to pay for the hemp short, $200'ish, when they make that, then everybody will complain about the price, even though they would last for 10 years
Sorry Sombrio. Im checking out Patagonia clothing.
i believe Patagonia swag has a life time guarantee .
All the hemp stores i have checked out have over priced yuppy shorts but nothing for the sports crowd.
Read: the skinniest jeans you've ever f*cking seen.
I really liked the gear on show in the article BTW