2014 Gear

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  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    Going from looking like a German Rutger Hauer circa Blade Runner to Bruce the poorly dressed triathlete. Not liking the vests at all.
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    ThomThom wrote:
    This is how to do it:
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    Cool mofo.

    Agreed. The kit is superb as well.
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    This is how to do it:

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    And this isn't...


    Oh Marcel.... :(

    Hmmm...that just looks gay :(
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    Anyone for a game of Ozzie Rules?
    Correlation is not causation.
  • Crampeur
    Crampeur Posts: 1,065
    TMR wrote:
    This is how to do it:

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    And this isn't...


    Oh Marcel.... :(

    Hmmm...that just looks gay :(

    More worried about the guy in the background with what looks like reverse tan lines...
  • k-dog
    k-dog Posts: 1,652
    Sunbathing with his arm warmers on?
    or a shadow?
    I'm left handed, if that matters.
  • Crampeur wrote:
    More worried about the guy in the background with what looks like reverse tan lines...

    Isn't he the Russian guy from American Flyers?
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    Crampeur wrote:
    More worried about the guy in the background with what looks like reverse tan lines...

    Isn't he the Russian guy from American Flyers?
    No, he signed for Katusha (obviously)

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    Twitter: @RichN95
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,654
    TMR wrote:
    This is how to do it:

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    And this isn't...


    Oh Marcel.... :(

    Hmmm...that just looks gay :(

    I think it's the way that the black stripes near the neck look just a tiny bit like an undone bow tie, which with the vest combo ends up looking like a male stripper.
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,436
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    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • Crankbrother
    Crankbrother Posts: 1,695
    TMR wrote:
    This is how to do it:

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    And this isn't...


    Oh Marcel.... :(

    Hmmm...that just looks gay :(

    Using the term 'gay' in a derogatory sense (and compounding it with a 'sadface') isn't really acceptable, is it?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    TMR wrote:
    This is how to do it:

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    And this isn't...


    Oh Marcel.... :(

    Hmmm...that just looks gay :(

    Using the term 'gay' in a derogatory sense (and compounding it with a 'sadface') isn't really acceptable, is it?

    It isn't at all, it is something we see all to often on these forums.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    The image is too big, don't know how to fix it but here is Phinney testing a new Fizik tt saddle: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater
  • Art Vandelay
    Art Vandelay Posts: 1,982
    Nice blog post comparing the 2014 kits with last season's:
    http://speedmetalpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/2014-vs-2013-kits.html
    The guy who does this blog is the brother of the Cycling Inquisitions blogger.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    TMR wrote:
    This is how to do it:

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    And this isn't...


    Oh Marcel.... :(

    Hmmm...that just looks gay :(

    Using the term 'gay' in a derogatory sense (and compounding it with a 'sadface') isn't really acceptable, is it?

    It's a bit of a cunt's trick, to be fair.
    Ben

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Nice blog post comparing the 2014 kits with last season's:
    http://speedmetalpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/2014-vs-2013-kits.html
    The guy who does this blog is the brother of the Cycling Inquisitions blogger.

    Don't like his writing style at all, surely if you're going to write a blog you can come up with something more inventive to say rather than "shitty".
  • kingstonian
    kingstonian Posts: 2,847
    TMR wrote:
    This is how to do it:

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    And this isn't...


    Oh Marcel.... :(

    Hmmm...that just looks gay :(

    Using the term 'gay' in a derogatory sense (and compounding it with a 'sadface') isn't really acceptable, is it?


    Well said.
  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
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    I do like a personalised bit of kit
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    edited January 2014
    Stylish kit and bike. Not sure why he has a jersey and a skinsuit on though....
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    Bontrager shoes:
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    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Check out this stem...
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    Custom helmet:
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    Cadre : Canyon Speedmax CF 9.0
    Fourche : Canyon Aero Fork CF
    Pédalier : Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11v
    Dérailleur avant : Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11v
    Dérailleur arrière : Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11v
    Manettes : Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11v
    Freins : Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11v
    Roues : Mavic Cosmic, Comete
    Boyaux : Mavic Yksion Pro SSC
    Potence : Intégrée
    Cintre : Canyon Aero Stem Tri/TT
    Selle : Selle Italia Team Edition
    Tige de selle : Canyon VCLS Aero Post
    Pédales : Shimano Dura Ace

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    Aussie Nat Champ kit + monstrous helmet:
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    Lotto kit really stands out and the 'lotto' on the shorts is super:
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    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Barguil. Kit and bike just looks fantastic.
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    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
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    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Nice blog post comparing the 2014 kits with last season's:
    http://speedmetalpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/2014-vs-2013-kits.html
    The guy who does this blog is the brother of the Cycling Inquisitions blogger.

    Thanks.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,697
    ^Their podcast is well worth a listen too, it's a good antidote to the faux seriousness of some of the others...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • Check out this stem...
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    That is actually freaking me out a little it is all wrong on the eyes. I keep wanting to yell "your stem's broken Marianne!"

    As for the Lotto kit. Agreed it looks really good. It's amazing that there has been so little red in the peloton of late. I can't remember the last time there was a red kit. Someone'll rustle one up from 2 years ago now... But it's nice to have something on that colour spectrum now we have lost the carrots.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,436
    TMR wrote:
    This is how to do it:

    pic426478947_670.jpg

    And this isn't...


    Oh Marcel.... :(

    Hmmm...that just looks gay :(

    Using the term 'gay' in a derogatory sense (and compounding it with a 'sadface') isn't really acceptable, is it?


    Well said.

    Generally you're correct, but I think there may be an exception for sleeveless lycra.
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • k-dog
    k-dog Posts: 1,652
    I like the colours of Giant - but it's a bit boring. A bigger wraparound logo like Lotto could have been interesting - and easier to see too.
    I'm left handed, if that matters.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    k-dog wrote:
    I like the colours of Giant - but it's a bit boring. A bigger wraparound logo like Lotto could have been interesting - and easier to see too.

    Given they had short notice for actually being the sponsors, I reckon they did a great job but we will see improvements next year.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • LutherB
    LutherB Posts: 544
    k-dog wrote:
    I like the colours of Giant - but it's a bit boring. A bigger wraparound logo like Lotto could have been interesting - and easier to see too.

    Given they had short notice for actually being the sponsors, I reckon they did a great job but we will see improvements next year.

    I agree, kit & bike look sweet together
  • marcelguns.jpg

    Yes.
    Aussie Nat Champ kit + monstrous helmet:
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    Hmm, not so keen on it in that photo. :cry: