Silly Commuter Jersey

cyclingprop
cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
edited April 2012 in Commuting chat
Starter for 10:

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What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Starter for 10:

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    Nice, but no. It needs to be less Embankment biased but with more emphasis on SCR and FCN. The number should be the rider's FCN.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Ah ok. Words are easy to change. The number refers to Cat 6 racing.

    Oh, and the chequered pattered... those are all QR codes which link to the SCR thread.

    Themed enough?
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Ah ok. Words are easy to change. The number refers to Cat 6 racing.

    Oh, and the chequered pattered... those are all QR codes which link to the SCR thread.

    Themed enough?
    I think the chequred flag motif is a bit much, it's not a race, after all.
    QR code is a nice idea, but would it actually get used in the real world? Seems a bit gimmicky.

    I'm coming across as a bit of a nay sayer and that is not what I am, so I'll make some suggestions.
    I would suggest "FCN #" on the back (kind of like the name and number on a football shirt", "SCR" on the back lower down and on the front to look like a sponsor's logo . Having the QR code there might be more successful too.
    Various colours, yellow, green, red and white polka dots, pink etc

    All of that does require a complete redesign though. Sorry!
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Grin. I figured I'd get the ball rolling. Discussion is good.

    Bear in mind though, you ride a fixeh, therefore you are creative!
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    I trained as a Civil Engineer. In that profession, being creative coming up with a clever idea for laying up reinforcement bars in the foundations for a building that no one will ever see.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    I work in IT.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
    Good start!
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Ooo, interesting.

    My thoughts: remove the chequed pattern, put SCR on it - perhaps the sleeves? - and remove the Embankment Peleton so it appeals to everyone in the SCR thread, and perhaps make it all black.
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    I'll have a bit more of a play soon. Yay for photoshop and layers.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Get BikeRadar to sponsor it.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    IMO the top one is best. Remove embankment peloton and EP, and just have your number as your FCN.

    No more detailing required. Those who know, will know. Why SCR or FCN?

    Personally I would also like blue, as my bike is blue. Orange might be cool for Strava users too....
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    coriordan wrote:
    IMO the top one is best. Remove embankment peloton and EP, and just have your number as your FCN.

    No more detailing required. Those who know, will know. Why SCR or FCN?

    Personally I would also like blue, as my bike is blue. Orange might be cool for Strava users too....

    Would you like something that matches your blonde hair, too? And maybe it should have "Hang Ten" on it, or "Aloha"? :P
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • ShandyH
    ShandyH Posts: 555
    I like it. I might be able to come up with a logo for SCR given a few days. Let me scribble some ideas and come back to you. Black is good although do we need something that is target-tastic?
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,895
    Wouldn't something like this be better?
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    Aren't you supposed to look like you're not trying too hard?
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  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    Get BikeRadar to sponsor it.
    How about Bikeradar do one in a daily deal e.g. free BR Jersey with your FCN and custom text.

    I'd like black with SCR down the sleeves.

    #itsnotarace across the lower back and bikeradar logo/web address so those that don't know but are curious can find out.

    Scotswood Road Peloton would make more sense to me as I haven't ridden Embankment since I was a lad so that text should be custom.

    Only problem is that FCN can change on a daily or seasonal basis.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • Flyingbogey
    Flyingbogey Posts: 352
    A lot of us will be wearing a rucksack so positioning of logo's etc should take that into consideration. Perhaps a little star like world cup winners footy shirt to denote a winner of commuter of the year as presented at Xmas doo. Like it though.
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  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    hmmmm

    Little bike caps . . . .

    very cheap, very cool . . .

    also drop your FCN.

    "FCN -1"

    Printed on the cap . . . . . . It does exactly what it says on the tin . . . .

    and a Union flag, union flags are cool . . ..
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    cjcp wrote:
    Would you like something that matches your blonde hair, too? And maybe it should have "Hang Ten" on it, or "Aloha"? :P
    Should I be worried here....too much info about myself

    Very much like the "its not a race" idea, or however it could be put. I'm thinking classic and understated.
    So long as it resembles, in no way, shape or form, a football shirt. Eugh, the very thought.

    If you FCN varies... buy a LS 5 for winter, and SS 4 for summer. As if you needed any excuse....
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    SCR on the rear pockets, C on the middle, R on the right and S on the left just to confuse people and make them think.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Greg T wrote:
    hmmmm

    Little bike caps . . . .

    very cheap, very cool . . .

    also drop your FCN.

    "FCN -1"

    Printed on the cap . . . . . . It does exactly what it says on the tin . . . .

    and a Union flag, union flags are cool . . ..

    I like this idea.
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  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    Think you need a "Wuss" version as well.
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Embankment peloton? You'll need one of these on it then as well :wink:

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    Faster than a tent.......
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    I kinda like the retro idea:

    TeamZ.jpg

    But with SCR, rather than 'Z' team......and no Peugeot.
  • Koncordski
    Koncordski Posts: 1,009
    Definitely lose the chequerboard, how about SCR on the left sleeve and FCN (x) on the right. Be nice to see what grade you've just scalped. :lol:
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  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    Oi, what's wrong with checks?!
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Doesn't a jersey defeat the point?
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    I trained as a Civil Engineer. In that profession, being creative coming up with a clever idea for laying up reinforcement bars in the foundations for a building that no one will ever see.

    Civil Engineer, North London, small world.
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Doesn't a jersey defeat the point?

    Congratulations - you've just made the first post in the history of the internet that is completely and totally, unutterably unarguable!

    Time to close the thread! :lol:
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  • OneForTheRoad
    OneForTheRoad Posts: 85
    I know the topic is regarding Jerseys but would it be worth considering any other ideas beforehand. I was thinking about something like a "sew on" or "iron on" type badge or discreet sticker for a seat post?
    Would work out a lot cheaper and would be easy to fix to the back of several items, as somebody else pointed out you could afford to order different numbers to suit different bikes etc.

    I think the jersey would look smart but I'm just throwing ideas out there....
    One for the road.....
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  • ToeKnee
    ToeKnee Posts: 376
    OneForTheRoad wrote:
    I know the topic is regarding Jerseys but would it be worth considering any other ideas beforehand. I was thinking about something like a "sew on" or "iron on" type badge or discreet sticker for a seat post?
    Would work out a lot cheaper and would be easy to fix to the back of several items, as somebody else pointed out you could afford to order different numbers to suit different bikes etc.

    I think the jersey would look smart but I'm just throwing ideas out there....
    I like the idea of a SCR/FCN badge ... not sure if I've got the skills required to sew, or even iron, it onto a seat post though. ;)
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