Ok to ride Team Bikes - yes or no?
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Matthewfalle wrote:only mass produced ones like Mr Porky.
ones from Edwyn's thatcome just hand tied in plastic bags are just sheer portions of hand cooked joy.
Not single-use plastic bags I hope? :roll:Current:
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no - they turn them inside out and then use them to store pickled eggs in.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:no - they turn them inside out and then use them to store pickled eggs in.
That's good, as we wouldn't want a repeat of the banana skin debacle!Current:
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agree. that would even do their nuts in.
imagine if they were team branded single use pork scratching bags?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Ride and wear whatever you want. Just be safe and considerate on the roads.
I like to wear a replica yellow jersey and white shorts. Then pootle along with no helmet, reflectors on my team bike wheels, and a bell.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:agree. that would even do their nuts in.
imagine if they were team branded single use pork scratching bags?
Well that would certainly be a conundrum!Current:
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Team shorts are a definite no no when they are white, starting to become see-through and you decide to wear them on the commute, as I pointed out to the guy this morning. To be fair he was grateful for the tip as he didn't realise they were so see-through I could almost see what he had for dinner last night.....0
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CitizenLee wrote:
pwwwwwwooooarrr. GET IN MY SON.
imagine TDNFNATN wearing that under her lab coat.
damn good work that man
Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
White shorts and wet weather?Kingstonian wrote:Team shorts are a definite no no when they are white, starting to become see-through and you decide to wear them on the commute, as I pointed out to the guy this morning. To be fair he was grateful for the tip as he didn't realise they were so see-through I could almost see what he had for dinner last night.....
Nnnnnnoooooooooooo! Never, ever, never.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
I've changed my stance on this over the years ie. there are bigger problems to worry about. I don't know the percentages but compared with 20 years ago it feels that a huge number of cyclists including clubs think they own the road riding 2 or 3 abreast, in chaingangs cars can't pass, fingers up and verbal abuse at the slightest hint of anything, attitude of owning the roads, not thanking car drivers for their patience, riding past if you're mending anything without asking if you're okay
Thats the influx off BMW driving golfers & dentists for you.
Cyclings social econmic demographic has changed,club cycling used to be more "working class" types0 -
Moonbiker wrote:I've changed my stance on this over the years ie. there are bigger problems to worry about. I don't know the percentages but compared with 20 years ago it feels that a huge number of cyclists including clubs think they own the road riding 2 or 3 abreast, in chaingangs cars can't pass, fingers up and verbal abuse at the slightest hint of anything, attitude of owning the roads, not thanking car drivers for their patience, riding past if you're mending anything without asking if you're okay
Thats the influx off BMW driving golfers & dentists for you.
Cyclings social econmic demographic has changed,club cycling used to be more "working class" types
I think your comment is wide of the mark even though I'm sure you intend to be taken with a pinch of salt which I do. I happen to fall into your middle class cliché perfectly, I drive a bmw, I love golf, started riding a flash carbon bike even though I'm not very fast and I just love all the gear, even have a mate whos a dentist but he only likes squash and marathons.
With all that being said one thing I am definitely not is a d1ck, I put empty gel wrappers and banana skins in my jersey pocket and will stop to help anyone with a puncture, also can't stand people that think they are riding the Tdf Tt and can't even nod a hello from the other side of the road. Last week I stopped the effort in the middle of a personal tt circuit as some one got on my wheel and said hello(shows you how fast I was going!), we ended up having a nice few miles chat as I helped him with directions.
Class, money, upbringing has nothing to do with all of this, there are some grade A d1cks and good blokes or women from every walk of life.
To the op, i don't personaly wear replica tops but would love a team bike, think they look great.0 -
Moonbiker wrote:I've changed my stance on this over the years ie. there are bigger problems to worry about. I don't know the percentages but compared with 20 years ago it feels that a huge number of cyclists including clubs think they own the road riding 2 or 3 abreast, in chaingangs cars can't pass, fingers up and verbal abuse at the slightest hint of anything, attitude of owning the roads, not thanking car drivers for their patience, riding past if you're mending anything without asking if you're okay
Thats the influx off BMW driving golfers & dentists for you.
Cyclings social econmic demographic has changed,club cycling used to be more "working class" types
No it didn't - it just used to be less people who thought that they were important and bought arrogance and ignorance into a tranquillo area of life.
There were always nobber clubbies who looked down on people and thought you had to earn the right to whatever but you could see and avoid them due to their ridiculous clothing, now its more difficult until its too late.
REMEBER THE MANTRA:
BUY THE BIKE
BUY THE CLOTHES
LISTEN TO SMITHY
ALL WILL BE WELLPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:
No it didn't - it just used to be less people who thought that they were important and bought arrogance and ignorance into a tranquillo area of life.
There were always nobber clubbies who looked down on people and thought you had to earn the right to whatever but you could see and avoid them due to their ridiculous clothing, now its more difficult until its too late.
REMEBER THE MANTRA:
BUY THE BIKE
BUY THE CLOTHES
LISTEN TO SMITHY
ALL WILL BE WELL
At the risk of this thread turning into yet another matthewfalle w@nkfest, the above is just utter, utter garbage...0 -
How ironic I came across this article today from ex pro Phil Gaimon
http://philthethrill.net/the-new-rules- ... iluminati/0 -
Deano802 wrote:How ironic I came across this article today from ex pro Phil Gaimon
http://philthethrill.net/the-new-rules- ... iluminati/
Nice. The MFs like this.
Many thanks for posting.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
People should ride whichever bike and kit they like the most. Who cares about which team colours they are? I guess I’d draw the line at discovery channel / U.S. postal. But otherwise really?0
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Good on Phil
Fully behind the wear what you like. With the bike my only caution would be is that the Matt Black version is probably identical and a bit cheaper. But, if its not (mine wasnt) then meh.
I use a pair of Rapha Sky shorts with whatever jersey I feel like becasue when Sky left Rapha they were on sale to a point where I could afford a pair of Rapha shorts. No one cares.
If you ever reach the point where the kit/gear collecting begins to take over the biking though, ponder Lael Wilcox who rides across continents faster than pretty much anyone else weariing a pair of boardies and a tank top...We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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ddraver wrote:
If you ever reach the point where the kit/gear collecting begins to take over the biking though, ponder Lael Wilcox who rides across continents faster than pretty much anyone else weariing a pair of boardies and a tank top...
Like the bloke who turned up to our Saturday morning newbies welcome club run on his heavy steel bike with running shoes shorts and t shirt then preceded to float up every hill out the saddle like Nairo Quintana, not a drop of sweat.0 -
BikerGroveish wrote:People should ride whichever bike and kit they like the most. Who cares about which team colours they are? I guess I’d draw the line at discovery channel / U.S. postal. But otherwise really?
Errr - I have a Discovery Trek (or is it USPS - can't remember. I think its USPS. One of the black ones.) as the holiday bike. I got it for nothing so am not bothered that its either a Trek or those colours. I wouldn't pay money for a Trek of any sort tbh.......
Best mate has USPS as above and its incredibly retro cool.
No worse than riding whatever Festina or anyone else of that era rode.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
cld531c wrote:I keep seeing a bloke in full team GB kit and must admit I think he looks daft (as unless the criteria has changed dramatically I very much doubt he is paid to wear it). For me, jersey OK, bike OK, jersey and bike OK but jersey and shorts no and jersey, shoprts and bike big no.
However as said above, if you are comfortable, wear and ride what you like.
Aldi or Lidl were punting all the Team GB stuff for pennies a year or 2 ago.
I know cos I bought the shorts, top and mits which were decent for the price. Never wore them altogether mind, just mix and match.
However I wear the shorts under over shorts and have never worn the top as I'm an increasingly bat fastard 0
