Tall socks.

Herbsman

Simple question: do you like them or not?

imposter2.0

Tall? they're more like 'mid height'

MountainMonster

They're not too bad you know!

goonz

Is this just an excuse to show off your massive calves?

doug5_10

Pretty much perfect, see OREC rule #6:
6. The socks of the Euro Cyclist shall extend to within two (2) cm. of the main bulge of the calf muscle, and shall never extend further than one (1) cm. past said primary calf muscle bulge. All socks SHALL BE WHITE in colour with prominent logo placement.

declan1

Yup, I think they look pretty good. Who can argue with this?

andi1363

declan1 wrote:

Yup, I think they look pretty good. Who can argue with this?

That's just wrong. Way too long. Looks like a beginner.

sloppyschleckonds

Yes, we all know who started the black sock thing. Its not big, or clever. 3.25 or 5 inch just about acceptable.

rolf_f

doug5_10 wrote:

Pretty much perfect, see OREC rule #6:
6. The socks of the Euro Cyclist shall extend to within two (2) cm. of the main bulge of the calf muscle, and shall never extend further than one (1) cm. past said primary calf muscle bulge. All socks SHALL BE WHITE in colour with prominent logo placement.

OREC - Organisation of Rice Exporting Countries?!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OREC

Is this another equally tedious alternative to the Velominati cobblers?

team47b

think of the quality tan lines you could achieve when changing back to short socks (when or if the weather gets hot where you are)

declan1

team47b wrote:

think of the quality tan lines you could achieve when changing back to short socks (when or if the weather gets hot where you are)

Hot weather? What's that?

binkybike

Rolf F wrote:

doug5_10 wrote:

Pretty much perfect, see OREC rule #6:
6. The socks of the Euro Cyclist shall extend to within two (2) cm. of the main bulge of the calf muscle, and shall never extend further than one (1) cm. past said primary calf muscle bulge. All socks SHALL BE WHITE in colour with prominent logo placement.

OREC - Organisation of Rice Exporting Countries?!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OREC

Is this another equally tedious alternative to the Velominati cobblers?

I imagine so, the "rules" are almost universally embarrassing.

I wear ankle socks, to keep cool.

rolf_f

team47b wrote:

think of the quality tan lines you could achieve when changing back to short socks (when or if the weather gets hot where you are)

Ahh, but this sort of thing needs to be carefully planned. Long socks and 3/4 shorts - then shorter socks and longer legged shorts, then proper shot socks and shortest shorts. Combine that with well planned arm stripes and ideally a bald noggin with a bike helmet vent tan pattern and you'll be fending the girls off with a stick!

nferrar

Long socks look gash, long black socks look hideous - regardless of the quality of the rider sporting them

Buckie2k5

so is it wrong to wear trainer socks, the little 1s that you cannot see?

Anonymous

Buckie2k5 wrote:

so is it wrong to wear trainer socks, the little 1s that you cannot see?

About as wrong as wearing trainers when cycling IMO

The clue is in the name, Trainer socks = To wear with trainers

Sorry, am a bit snobby about cycling socks :oops:


What is the point of longer socks anyway?

Jon_1976

Seriously..who gives a shit about sock length or colour? I thought cycling was an enjoyable way of staying/getting fit, not a pissing fashion show I know when I'm heaving my lungs up, dragging my arse up a hill, what socks I'm wearing is right at the bottom of the list of priorities.

Anonymous

So would you wear Hello Kitty ones then?

Jon_1976

of course

doug5_10

Rolf F wrote:

doug5_10 wrote:

Pretty much perfect, see OREC rule #6:
6. The socks of the Euro Cyclist shall extend to within two (2) cm. of the main bulge of the calf muscle, and shall never extend further than one (1) cm. past said primary calf muscle bulge. All socks SHALL BE WHITE in colour with prominent logo placement.

OREC - Organisation of Rice Exporting Countries?!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OREC

Is this another equally tedious alternative to the Velominati cobblers?

https://www.facebook.com/the.official.rules?fref=ts

Bobbinogs

Jon_1976 wrote:

Seriously..who gives a shoot about sock length or colour? I thought cycling was an enjoyable way of staying/getting fit, not a pissing fashion show

^^ This...but those calf length compression socks are about as wrong as sleeveless tops and camelbacks

GGBiker

These are long socks:



I have seen older guys wearing knee length socks whilst racing, looks awful but was maybe de rigeur in the past for cool weather?

Buckie2k5

maybe the long socks so he can tuck it in. the guy beside him has no need for them he just wears a pixel.

nevman

Long socks ie ones that run up to the knee are excellent when the weather turns sh*te and you can pull them and feel cosy in the cold and rain.Push em down when its warm.No,you`re right,its against the rules and still look awful.Shame really as they work.

Herbsman

Coach H

GGBiker wrote:

These are long socks:



I have seen older guys wearing knee length socks whilst racing, looks awful but was maybe de rigeur in the past for cool weather?

Never mind the socks, insn't anyone outraged that his bike is obviously too small for him?
Far more important I would have said :roll:

freddiegrubb

Well said jon 1976, are the previous postings meant to be serious ? I CANNOT BELIEVE IT.