Cycling Clothing

On Tue, 09 May 2017 09:04:26 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-09 01:05, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2017 11:58:43 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-08 07:37, wrote:
How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?


Maybe you have too much European ancestry :-)


And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in
the American market.


The bike clothes made in Thailand, and I suspect, in China are made in
local and foreign sizes and there is about one size difference between
the sizes. I've actually got a pair of bike shorts with a label saying
"Asia - M, Eur - S".

We have an annual Bicycle Expo and I've talked to one of the larger
manufacturer of athletic clothing and they are well aware of the
differences in size and are quick to tell you if you ask "is this a
American or Thai medium?"


Just like they ask in Thai restaurant around here "Hot or Thai hot?".
Sensitive people not heeding that distinction advice risk landing in the
emergency room.

(grin) Actually, if one were served with say Som Tam (green papaya
salad) the way it is served in N.E. Thailand at the local housewife's
lunch time get together you wouldn't have to worry a bit since as soon
as you put it in your mouth the pain would be so great that you'd spit
it right out :-)
--
Cheers,

John B.

Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-09 01:05, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2017 11:58:43 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-08 07:37, wrote:
How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?


Maybe you have too much European ancestry :-)


And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in
the American market.


The bike clothes made in Thailand, and I suspect, in China are made in
local and foreign sizes and there is about one size difference between
the sizes. I've actually got a pair of bike shorts with a label saying
"Asia - M, Eur - S".

We have an annual Bicycle Expo and I've talked to one of the larger
manufacturer of athletic clothing and they are well aware of the
differences in size and are quick to tell you if you ask "is this a
American or Thai medium?"


Just like they ask in Thai restaurant around here "Hot or Thai
hot?". Sensitive people not heeding that distinction advice risk
landing in the emergency room.

Thai hot is nothing. Laotian hot is what you should look for.

--

On 10/05/2017 9:20 AM, Radey Shouman wrote:
Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-09 01:05, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2017 11:58:43 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-08 07:37, wrote:
How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?


Maybe you have too much European ancestry :-)


And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in
the American market.


The bike clothes made in Thailand, and I suspect, in China are made in
local and foreign sizes and there is about one size difference between
the sizes. I've actually got a pair of bike shorts with a label saying
"Asia - M, Eur - S".

We have an annual Bicycle Expo and I've talked to one of the larger
manufacturer of athletic clothing and they are well aware of the
differences in size and are quick to tell you if you ask "is this a
American or Thai medium?"


Just like they ask in Thai restaurant around here "Hot or Thai
hot?". Sensitive people not heeding that distinction advice risk
landing in the emergency room.

Thai hot is nothing. Laotian hot is what you should look for.

--


Laotian is pretty good but I think the hottest food that I've had that
was still good was at a Sri Lankan restaurant in St. Paul. There was a
tray of these condiments that were tasty and deadly. The coconut was
ridiculous.

I've had food that was hotter but it wasn't worth eating.

Duane writes:

On 10/05/2017 9:20 AM, Radey Shouman wrote:
Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-09 01:05, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2017 11:58:43 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-08 07:37, wrote:
How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?


Maybe you have too much European ancestry :-)


And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in
the American market.


The bike clothes made in Thailand, and I suspect, in China are made in
local and foreign sizes and there is about one size difference between
the sizes. I've actually got a pair of bike shorts with a label saying
"Asia - M, Eur - S".

We have an annual Bicycle Expo and I've talked to one of the larger
manufacturer of athletic clothing and they are well aware of the
differences in size and are quick to tell you if you ask "is this a
American or Thai medium?"


Just like they ask in Thai restaurant around here "Hot or Thai
hot?". Sensitive people not heeding that distinction advice risk
landing in the emergency room.

Thai hot is nothing. Laotian hot is what you should look for.

--


Laotian is pretty good but I think the hottest food that I've had that
was still good was at a Sri Lankan restaurant in St. Paul. There was
a tray of these condiments that were tasty and deadly. The coconut
was ridiculous.

I've had food that was hotter but it wasn't worth eating.

I'll have to look for Serendipitous restaurants, never tried Sri Lankan
food. Agree that hot food should taste good, not into culinary masochism.



--

On 2017-05-10 07:19, Radey Shouman wrote:
Duane writes:

On 10/05/2017 9:20 AM, Radey Shouman wrote:
Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-09 01:05, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2017 11:58:43 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-08 07:37, wrote:
How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?


Maybe you have too much European ancestry :-)


And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in
the American market.


The bike clothes made in Thailand, and I suspect, in China are made in
local and foreign sizes and there is about one size difference between
the sizes. I've actually got a pair of bike shorts with a label saying
"Asia - M, Eur - S".

We have an annual Bicycle Expo and I've talked to one of the larger
manufacturer of athletic clothing and they are well aware of the
differences in size and are quick to tell you if you ask "is this a
American or Thai medium?"


Just like they ask in Thai restaurant around here "Hot or Thai
hot?". Sensitive people not heeding that distinction advice risk
landing in the emergency room.

Thai hot is nothing. Laotian hot is what you should look for.

--


Laotian is pretty good but I think the hottest food that I've had that
was still good was at a Sri Lankan restaurant in St. Paul. There was
a tray of these condiments that were tasty and deadly. The coconut
was ridiculous.

I've had food that was hotter but it wasn't worth eating.

I'll have to look for Serendipitous restaurants, never tried Sri Lankan
food. Agree that hot food should taste good, not into culinary masochism.


I always wondered whether the people living in such countries have a
Teflon-coated esophagus. How do they do it?

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-10 07:19, Radey Shouman wrote:
Duane writes:

On 10/05/2017 9:20 AM, Radey Shouman wrote:
Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-09 01:05, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2017 11:58:43 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-08 07:37, wrote:
How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?


Maybe you have too much European ancestry :-)


And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in
the American market.


The bike clothes made in Thailand, and I suspect, in China are made in
local and foreign sizes and there is about one size difference between
the sizes. I've actually got a pair of bike shorts with a label saying
"Asia - M, Eur - S".

We have an annual Bicycle Expo and I've talked to one of the larger
manufacturer of athletic clothing and they are well aware of the
differences in size and are quick to tell you if you ask "is this a
American or Thai medium?"


Just like they ask in Thai restaurant around here "Hot or Thai
hot?". Sensitive people not heeding that distinction advice risk
landing in the emergency room.

Thai hot is nothing. Laotian hot is what you should look for.

--


Laotian is pretty good but I think the hottest food that I've had that
was still good was at a Sri Lankan restaurant in St. Paul. There was
a tray of these condiments that were tasty and deadly. The coconut
was ridiculous.

I've had food that was hotter but it wasn't worth eating.

I'll have to look for Serendipitous restaurants, never tried Sri Lankan
food. Agree that hot food should taste good, not into culinary masochism.


I always wondered whether the people living in such countries have a
Teflon-coated esophagus. How do they do it?

It's the other end of the GI tract that's most often complained about.
Chewing well helps, as with all other aspects of digestion.

Open wide, avoid smearing spicy food on the lips.

--

On 10/05/2017 10:19 AM, Radey Shouman wrote:
Duane writes:

On 10/05/2017 9:20 AM, Radey Shouman wrote:
Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-09 01:05, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2017 11:58:43 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-08 07:37, wrote:
How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?


Maybe you have too much European ancestry :-)


And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in
the American market.


The bike clothes made in Thailand, and I suspect, in China are made in
local and foreign sizes and there is about one size difference between
the sizes. I've actually got a pair of bike shorts with a label saying
"Asia - M, Eur - S".

We have an annual Bicycle Expo and I've talked to one of the larger
manufacturer of athletic clothing and they are well aware of the
differences in size and are quick to tell you if you ask "is this a
American or Thai medium?"


Just like they ask in Thai restaurant around here "Hot or Thai
hot?". Sensitive people not heeding that distinction advice risk
landing in the emergency room.

Thai hot is nothing. Laotian hot is what you should look for.

--


Laotian is pretty good but I think the hottest food that I've had that
was still good was at a Sri Lankan restaurant in St. Paul. There was
a tray of these condiments that were tasty and deadly. The coconut
was ridiculous.

I've had food that was hotter but it wasn't worth eating.

I'll have to look for Serendipitous restaurants, never tried Sri Lankan
food. Agree that hot food should taste good, not into culinary masochism.



I lived in Boston at the time but I was in St. Paul for training. I
never found a Sri Lankan restaurant in Boston but that was in the late 80s.

On 10/05/2017 11:36 AM, Radey Shouman wrote:
Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-10 07:19, Radey Shouman wrote:
Duane writes:

On 10/05/2017 9:20 AM, Radey Shouman wrote:
Joerg writes:

On 2017-05-09 01:05, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2017 11:58:43 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-05-08 07:37, wrote:
How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?


Maybe you have too much European ancestry :-)


And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in
the American market.


The bike clothes made in Thailand, and I suspect, in China are made in
local and foreign sizes and there is about one size difference between
the sizes. I've actually got a pair of bike shorts with a label saying
"Asia - M, Eur - S".

We have an annual Bicycle Expo and I've talked to one of the larger
manufacturer of athletic clothing and they are well aware of the
differences in size and are quick to tell you if you ask "is this a
American or Thai medium?"


Just like they ask in Thai restaurant around here "Hot or Thai
hot?". Sensitive people not heeding that distinction advice risk
landing in the emergency room.

Thai hot is nothing. Laotian hot is what you should look for.

--


Laotian is pretty good but I think the hottest food that I've had that
was still good was at a Sri Lankan restaurant in St. Paul. There was
a tray of these condiments that were tasty and deadly. The coconut
was ridiculous.

I've had food that was hotter but it wasn't worth eating.

I'll have to look for Serendipitous restaurants, never tried Sri Lankan
food. Agree that hot food should taste good, not into culinary masochism.


I always wondered whether the people living in such countries have a
Teflon-coated esophagus. How do they do it?

It's the other end of the GI tract that's most often complained about.
Chewing well helps, as with all other aspects of digestion.

Open wide, avoid smearing spicy food on the lips.


Eat bread when it's a bit too hot instead of drinking water.

On Mon, 8 May 2017 07:37:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes) while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?

And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone 5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes in the American market.

Sizing is off for Chinese stuff. If you take an XL, get an XXL.

There's nothing worse than having three rear pockets and you can't reach any one of them. Or you are forced to buy a complete team kit including those horrible shorts with shoulder straps so you cannot take a pee without completely disrobing.

One of the local rides ends in a canyon. The dirt track that leads off of the end goes to a nudist colony. Trying to take a pee up at the end draws a crowd. And it ain't bike riders.

On 2017-05-10 09:03, somebody wrote:
On Mon, 8 May 2017 07:37:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

How is it that I can get a team jersey off of Ebay that's 20 years
old that fits perfectly (though labeled in weird European sizes)
while it's almost impossible to get any modern team wear that you
would want to wear anywhere but to a funeral?

And the Chinese garments appear to be only constructed for someone
5'6" whereas the Taiwanese garments seem to be for Americans sizes
in the American market.

Sizing is off for Chinese stuff. If you take an XL, get an XXL.


Similar for shoes. What Europeans call equivalent to 12-1/2 or sometimes
even 12 (their size 46) in reality is 13. Same in Israel.

[...]

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/