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Still, there are those who are ignorant of the comfort improvement that comes from bike clothes, especially on long or hard rides. They're ignorant because they've never tried bike clothes. *And some of the ignorant troll here. I dunno about you, but I'm happy with what I'm wearing. As for the latter part of that comment, sticks and stones. I don't know why ignorance inspires confidence, but there's no denying that it does! - Frank Krygowski Ah, but I'm not ignorant. I did try those clothes- not my cuppa tea. But like I say, if you're happy with them, go right ahead. |
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In article ,
Andrew Price writes: On Mon, 4 May 2009 19:56:03 -0700, (Tom Keats) wrote: [---] As for the more garish versions (i.e: jerseys with 7-Eleven, Volkswagen, &c logos splattered all over them -- some people prefer more subdued stuff. And some people just don't wanna be human billboards. You don't have to - plain bike clothing is available most everywhere. I'd be very surprised if you can't find it in Vancouver, as some of it (e.g. Pearl Izumi) comes from North America. Well, as I noted further downthread, the plain-jane stuff is available, but I find it rather dowdy and drab. So there's our spectrum of choices: ultra-garish or infra-drab. For example, I have a long-sleeved jersey from Mountain Equipment Co-op; it's battleship grey. I'd just like to see a happy medium. Argyle jerseys might be nice. Or the right kind of plaid. To be honest, we have some local designers proffering some nice wares, although they largely cater to the freeride/trials/downhill-oriented customers. And it can be fun (if one has the time) to cruise the thrift shops for non-cycling-specific clothing that nevertheless elegantly suits cycling purposes while appealing to one's aesthetics. cheers, Tom -- Nothing is safe from me. I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca |
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max writes: In article , (Tom Keats) wrote: Trouble is, traditional cycling apparel only comes in the same ol' familiar style & cut, which isn't to everybody's taste, especially folks with certain modesty issues. i simply rented ad space to my mohel. They do tattooing on the side? Maybe I should rephrase that. cheers, Tom -- Nothing is safe from me. I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca |
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Tom Keats wrote:
In article , Andrew Price writes: On Mon, 4 May 2009 19:56:03 -0700, (Tom Keats) wrote: [---] As for the more garish versions (i.e: jerseys with 7-Eleven, Volkswagen, &c logos splattered all over them -- some people prefer more subdued stuff. And some people just don't wanna be human billboards. You don't have to - plain bike clothing is available most everywhere. I'd be very surprised if you can't find it in Vancouver, as some of it (e.g. Pearl Izumi) comes from North America. Well, as I noted further downthread, the plain-jane stuff is available, but I find it rather dowdy and drab. So there's our spectrum of choices: ultra-garish or infra-drab. And in the middle, wool: http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gtg611a...Photo%2036.jpg -- Paul M. Hobson ..:change the f to ph to reply:. |
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Ryan Cousineau wrote:
The truth is that you can just wear normal clothes. For the pants, I bought a set of Daks wool dress pants from a thrift shop, then spent $25 having them hemmed up to breeches-length (more or less a plus-two cut) with an elastic cuff. The result is a set of pants that looks endearingly dandy and wears fairly well. I'm thinking of having some of the leftover pant-cuff material stitched into the crotch area as a wear pad. Ryan! Brilliant! I know what I'm doing this weekend. -paul -- Paul M. Hobson ..:change the f to ph to reply:. |
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The jeans guy wrote:
On May 4, 4:34 pm, Tom_Sherman wrote: "The jeans guy" Top Posted: You haters need to get out and ride your bikes more. Oh, and Salt N Peppa called, and they want their wardrobe back. Cool. Althought jeans aren't that great of an option in the heat, I have always found that regular old khaki shorts are. I think roadies are just way overdoing it with all of their gear. No need for all that unless you're going 100K. L.L. Bean called... Anyway, I take your point, but, in my experience, bottoms are a problem, most conventional pants or shorts chafe me raw in surprisingly few miles. I think wearing light shorts (without bulky seams) over a pair of thin cycle shorts works ok in all but the hottest weather. I'm still partial to black, stained too many light garments. My point was initially the look and the awfulness of it all. I really do not see the need in this city (Vancouver). Also, it's better if you can actually enjoy the ride and take some time doing it rather than racing all over trying to get to work or whatever. I just really think everyone just needs to slow down. But that's for another thread. Amen. Last year my wife was knocked down by some nimrod in full kit -- on a rec path loaded with peds & women pushing strollers. |
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Peter Cole wrote:
:: :: Amen. Last year my wife was knocked down by some nimrod in full kit :: -- on a rec path loaded with peds & women pushing strollers. IIRC, Nimrod was an hunter. Did he put an arrow into her? |
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On May 6, 1:48*am, Ryan Cousineau wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9249415...7613719136895/ Ride bike! Wear funny hat! I really do like the tweed caps. I've got to find one of those. I assume they're all CPSC approved, right? ;-) - Frank Krygowski |
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