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fashion advice please: will i look an a*** in this?

thebongolianthebongolian Posts: 333
edited June 2009 in The bottom bracket
http://colomba.cc/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=29

I think it looks lovely and I'm slim enough not to worry about the horizontal stripes, but...

I'm clearly not an Italian or national champ material (and my bike has a Shimano drivetrain)[/url]
I want to climb like Kenny Van Hummel

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  • CyclingBantamCyclingBantam Posts: 1,299
    I personally would struggle wearing any 'champion' or 'Leaders' jersey without having earned it. However, there is no logic to that as I would happily wear a team jersey.

    If you are gong to feel comfortable wearing it, do. It is a lovely top (It is also retro so you get away with it a bit. It's not like you are wearing the current national champs top.)
  • tardingtontardington Posts: 1,379
    People may think you are italian. :shock:
  • mgcycleguymgcycleguy Posts: 292
    Love the fact that the extra large is only 42" chest... lol.... so italian... lol

    ... yeah I think the biggest issue is that you'll look italian... you'll have to ride like a lunatic !... lol...

    ... bottom line, if you like it ... wear it... hate all this style police censored
  • nicensleazynicensleazy Posts: 2,310
    If it floats your boat, buy it. Shame you don't have Campag, however, we all have our crosses to bear!
  • InfamousInfamous Posts: 1,130
    I think it's nice. If you were riding an italian bike with campag and wore it, then I'd think you were a posing cnt.
  • Chip \'oylerChip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
    Infamous wrote:
    I think it's nice. If you were riding an italian bike with campag and wore it, then I'd think you were a posing cnt.

    Why?
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  • downfaderdownfader Posts: 3,686
    I like it. It looks retro to me also. 8)
  • AnonymousAnonymous Posts: 79,667
    yes and you will also look gay :wink:


    oh this is the roadies/gay/lycra forum :oops:
  • howiejmidlandshowiejmidlands Posts: 389
    Your money, you wear want you want.
    Just a fat bloke on a bike
  • nickwillnickwill Posts: 2,735
    I think it looks pretty good. I've just ordered the ' Peace Race Jersey from the same people.
    Not to be opened till my birthday in July :( .
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  • skyd0gskyd0g Posts: 2,540
    Nice & retro...
    ...but it does look a little like "mummy knitted it" IMHO :wink:

    Personally, I'd choose the Peace Race one myself...
    ...but that's just my opinion. :)
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  • Gavin GilbertGavin Gilbert Posts: 4,019
    I have the same design in merino wool from vintagevelos.com

    It looks great, however I have attracted anti-Italian comments from motorised chavs.
  • Frank the tankFrank the tank Posts: 6,553
    Do you like it???????

    Obviously you do.

    You're a cyclist in the GB, most people have no idea what the jersey signifies.

    Dip your bread, ride and enjoy. If anyone cocks their nose does it matter? NO!!!
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  • macdonald_armacdonald_ar Posts: 24
    fashion advice please: will i look an a*** in this?

    Yes; It's a terrible jersey!
  • AnonymousAnonymous Posts: 79,667
    the question that really needs asking is:

    do you need a shirt to look like an censored ...


    I think not :wink:


    oh and that shirt would not suit a dead guy. EVER


    when you have some clue about style and clothing please come over to the MTB forum!! :wink:
  • AnonymousAnonymous Posts: 79,667
    Frank the tank wrote:
    Do you like it???????

    Obviously you do.

    You're a cyclist in the GB, most people have no idea what the jersey signifies.

    Dip your bread, ride and enjoy. If anyone cocks their nose does it matter? NO!!!


    the jersey signifies gayness and censored skills :shock:

    dip your bread and see where it gets you....it gets you into "Gaysparklylycranights.com/greasemyarseforeasyentry.com":


    :wink:
  • AnonymousAnonymous Posts: 79,667
    Frank the tank wrote:
    Do you like it???????

    Obviously you do.

    You're a cyclist in the GB, most people have no idea what the jersey signifies.

    Dip your bread, ride and enjoy. If anyone cocks their nose does it matter? NO!!!


    dip your bread...WTF????


    lycra gayness allround


    It wouldn't be so bad if you rode single file


    thats why I like running you down :wink:


    1 roadie is ok

    10 roadies are ok

    2 roadies side by side equal fair game :shock:


    I've taken 2 out this week with no reply :shock:
  • pottsstevepottssteve Posts: 4,069
    jstock,
    Clearly you can do without the jersey and still are an "a***", apparently.

    thebongolian,
    I like the blue jersey at the top of the page - the other is a bit too, Italian....
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  • AnonymousAnonymous Posts: 79,667
    I wore my peace race jersey that came last week for the first time on saturday. Fairly good quality, despite the small sizing a large fit me ok although the arms were a little loose (which surprised me somewhat!) and the elastic gripper on the bottom is like some cheap knicker elastic which didn't grip particularly well. The stitching of the panels for the Colomba logo can be felt but it didn't irritate my on a 2.5hr ride.
    The cut is very relaxed, more suited for those bimbling days and coffee runs. (I don't do the latter).
    I like the look of it and I am a fan of sportwool but I would suggest it is more of a fashion accessory than a technical jersey. I am also more of a fan of more understated clothing (I wear a lot of black) and almost went for the navy jersey but fancied a change...
  • InfamousInfamous Posts: 1,130
    jstock wrote:
    blah blah blah gay lycra blah blah MTB blah blah
    Alright we get it, you ride a MTB. Good for you but us adults prefer road bikes.
  • davieseedaviesee Posts: 6,386
    I love the way people jump all over this to knock lycra.

    Look at the product first. There is no lycra involved.

    Says more about presumption and predudice :evil:
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
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