Hmm would I look a berk in an England top?

downfader
downfader Posts: 3,686
edited June 2009 in The bottom bracket
For some reason I really fancy buying either the England or the Union Jack tops from foska.

Question is.. would I look a complete berk wearing one...







..or just a bit of a berk? :lol:
«1

Comments

  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Not as much of a berk as the 11 playing cricket yesterday
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    you crack on...
  • AMcD
    AMcD Posts: 236
    No, go buy one! I'd love one but have to slim down first. My husband's promised me an England top when I can get one to fit :lol:.

    My husband has the loose MTB top and the close fitting roadie top with the Scottish Saltire - and the socks, running vest, running hat and water bottle from Foska (I only have the St George water bottle at the moment and can't get England socks for size 5 feet :cry: ). He loves wearing his Saltire and no, doesn't look like a twerp!

    Go treat yourself :D .
  • baggsy
    baggsy Posts: 44
    No you wouldn't. besides no one can make you feel like a berk except yourself. Wear it with pride
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,741
    1) buy top

    2) wear top

    3) go to trail

    4) smoke every other rider into next wednesday

    5) top is now cool
    "I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, how good is that"
    --Jens Voight
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    Hi,

    Wear it with pride. Why Not?

    PS:- I am a Scot that can't comprehend why the English seem to have so much trouble with having pride in their own nationality. Would anyone from any other country even ask the question?
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    daviesee wrote:
    Hi,

    Wear it with pride. Why Not?

    PS:- I am a Scot that can't comprehend why the English seem to have so much trouble with having pride in their own nationality. Would anyone from any other country even ask the question?

    very true!
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    national colours are a funny thing. Welsh nationalists are regarded as patriots, Scottish nationalists are regarded as patriots, English nationalists are regarded as nazis... ;)
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    downfader wrote:
    For some reason I really fancy buying either the England or the Union Jack tops from foska.

    Question is.. would I look a complete berk wearing one...

    ..or just a bit of a berk? :lol:
    No way would you look like a berk, DF. In the Union top you'd look like a spice girl!

    :lol:
    A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject - Churchill
  • mmitchell88
    mmitchell88 Posts: 340
    I suggest painting a little England flag on each cheek* to enhance the effect. You have to do it now - didn't you read the comments from the Scotch** person?

    *Whichever.

    **Joke
    Making a cup of coffee is like making love to a beautiful woman. It's got to be hot. You've got to take your time. You've got to stir... gently and firmly. You've got to grind your beans until they squeak.
    And then you put in the milk.
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    I have nothing wrong with pride in my country, lol. I am quite patriotic despite everything in the news. :lol:

    I'm not a footie fan so the three lions put me off slightly, apart from that I thought it was a cool design
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    DF, we need links to be able to judge the tops 'berk' quotient.

    I used to wear this one, as it's stylish and cool...
    f107_2.JPG
    ... until every second cyclist I saw was wearing one.
    A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject - Churchill
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    There is a foska one withou the three loins...
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    NapoleonD wrote:
    There is a foska one withou the three loins...

    Aha!! Missed that one, cheers. thats the one I'll get. :D

    england-road.png
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    looks smart, there may be a NapoleonD based investment there too...
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    I reckon this is a better looking top from impsport ...1730.jpg
    The Foska one looks awfully plain. The Union flag design actually looks OK, but I'd rather see it as a jersey and not as a drawing.
    A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject - Churchill
  • GavH
    GavH Posts: 933
    Crapaud wrote:
    DF, we need links to be able to judge the tops 'berk' quotient.

    I used to wear this one, as it's stylish and cool...
    f107_2.JPG
    ... until every second cyclist I saw was wearing one.

    Not in Winchester they're not - I appear to be the only one!

    NOTE: This post, rather than being contradicting, probably goes some way towards actually proving Crapauds point!
  • GavH
    GavH Posts: 933
    I say wear it. Sure you'll look daft, it is an England top after all. Now, if it was one of those Irn-Bru ones that Foska do - different story! It could be a close call between it or a Celeste Bianchi jersey next. :P
  • Lakesman
    Lakesman Posts: 46
    Not a berk. But I woudn't stop at your pub, in case a whipped and stumpy dog bit my ankles and a skinhead, tattoed to within an inch of his IQ, nutted me and nicked me bike.
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Crapaud wrote:
    I reckon this is a better looking top from impsport ...1730.jpg
    The Foska one looks awfully plain. The Union flag design actually looks OK, but I'd rather see it as a jersey and not as a drawing.

    Got to be honest.. I dont like that as much. I like the understated Foska one better
  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    Crapaud wrote:
    I reckon this is a better looking top from impsport ...1730.jpg
    The Foska one looks awfully plain. The Union flag design actually looks OK, but I'd rather see it as a jersey and not as a drawing.


    thats hideous! it lookks like a failed 1980's design for a rugby shirt. my mates got the enland foska one and it looks really good id get one myself but i dont do england.
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • de_sisti
    de_sisti Posts: 1,283
    I like this one:

    3590413834_b63caa39e0.jpg
  • mmitchell88
    mmitchell88 Posts: 340
    You know those aprons that make you look like you're a lady wearing only a bra and knickers?* Does anyone do a jersey like that?

    *This assumes you're not a lady wearing only a bra and knickers, in which case the apron is redundant.
    Making a cup of coffee is like making love to a beautiful woman. It's got to be hot. You've got to take your time. You've got to stir... gently and firmly. You've got to grind your beans until they squeak.
    And then you put in the milk.
  • White Line
    White Line Posts: 887
    Crapaud wrote:
    DF, we need links to be able to judge the tops 'berk' quotient.

    I used to wear this one, as it's stylish and cool...
    f107_2.JPG
    ... until every second cyclist I saw was wearing one.

    Where? :shock:

    Where would one obtain such a glorious jersey?
  • GavH
    GavH Posts: 933
    White Line wrote:
    Where would one obtain such a glorious jersey?

    Try ebay. It's a Bienne jersey and they even do matching bib shorts!
  • AMcD
    AMcD Posts: 236
    My husband has that Saltire jacket - I bought it from the LBS as a surprise - he was well pleased. It's great quality too :lol: .

    I bought it from Sandy Wallace Cycles in Inverkeithing if you're anywhere near.
  • White Line
    White Line Posts: 887
    That is definitely going to be my next bike related purchase. :D

    Just need to wait on some funds first though ... :(

    I'd probably start wearing it off the bike too.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    I think you should shave your upper body and paint on the design you really want, the "total skinsuitjersey wiv paint experience" is what i refer to it as. Think of the aero-ness of it. People will think you are nails. No more washing of jersey. Six pack for everyone to see. The chicks will flip for you.

    Do it.

    I'm gonna do it too, but I'm originally from glasgow so I'll probably tattoo mine on with indian ink and a sharpened bic pen tube for the "personal just outta barlinnie touch".

    I am in a really good mood tonight. :wink:
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    White Line wrote:
    Where? :shock:

    Where would one obtain such a glorious jersey?
    I bought mine in Dales on Dobbies Loan, but I don't see it in their on-line shop. They also had them in the window of Craig McMartin's on Pollockshaws Rd. I'd expect that most LBSs'll have them as I see them everywhere.
    A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject - Churchill
  • White Line
    White Line Posts: 887
    Crapaud wrote:
    White Line wrote:
    Where? :shock:

    Where would one obtain such a glorious jersey?
    I bought mine in Dales on Dobbies Loan, but I don't see it in their on-line shop. They also had them in the window of Craig McMartin's on Pollockshaws Rd. I'd expect that most LBSs'll have them as I see them everywhere.
    Ooh, cool. :) Might pop into Dales next time I'm in town, or go to Craig McMartin's tomorrow - it's not that far from my work. :) I'm sure I'll find some money somewhere. :P