Is cycling fashion still a thing?
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The Paul Smith clothing is gorgeous.. guys you get it so good a woman’s boobies are gonna stretch those designs to a new dimension ☺️katani said:Paul Smith has a cycling line of apparel in cooperation with Rapha:
https://www.paulsmith.com/uk/cycling-clothing-and-accessories/mens?&filter[style][in][]=301&filter[style][in][]=1931&filter[style][in][]=1930&filter[style][in][]=1500&filter[style][in][]=1936
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Never mind what a woman's boobies would do to them, you really wouldn't want to see what my gut could do to this. I doubt I would look quite so toned
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I have some Paul Smith cycling socks. I have just been trying trousers on in one his shops, the sizing is rather flattering.
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I don't know about high fashion but looking good on the bike is certainly important to me.
I think there is something rather fetching about a slim, muscular and tanned cyclist wearing modern skin tight cycling gear.
I tick all those boxes, and I think I look great! though not many can pull it off.
The thing I hate about the cycling "look" are helmets. Hands up who doesn't think they look like a complete tw*t with their helmet on, lol.
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As the OP mentions Condor, assume they must work or live in London. Having lived there myself for 15 years, I think cycling fashion is more of a concern in London. Doing laps of Regent's Park you would (and assume still do) see lots of Rapha clad groups (or similarly expensive attire). Usually young guys in their 20's, legs shaved and on expensive bikes. Not knocking it, just think that image and perception of status is a bigger thing there.
I cross large areas of the Midlands whilst cycling, very rarely come across cyclists in very expensive gear. The odd rider in a bit of Rapha, Assos or Le Col is about it. There is one small group of guys I have seen who are obviously all RCC members and have the kit, but that is about it.0 -
I doubt FA is doing that either tbf. Only stag do he’s doing is probably avoiding actual stags when he drives into one when driving at night.0
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rick_chasey said:
TBH I don't like the old trend for jersey's really low at the back.
Let's go for not too high and small (tricky to get stuff out on the move, and not enough space for a baguette as well as phones and camera), and not too low and stretchy, but somewhere in between is ideal. My old Endura FS260's are just the job: thankfully I got three of them 12 years ago, and they still fit and are going strong.0 -
Wouldn't the location of the back pockets largely depend on ones individual body build?briantrumpet said:rick_chasey said:TBH I don't like the old trend for jersey's really low at the back.
Let's go for not too high and small (tricky to get stuff out on the move, and not enough space for a baguette as well as phones and camera), and not too low and stretchy, but somewhere in between is ideal. My old Endura FS260's are just the job: thankfully I got three of them 12 years ago, and they still fit and are going strong.
Same height guys, but vastly different body weight / upper body length, will be wearing jerseys / jackets ranging in size from XL to even S, which will vary in size sideways, but also in length and have the pockets located lower down or higher up for the different sizes.0 -
Love how my comment, which was on topic and actually contributed some insight, got deleted within minutes of posting, but the ones offering nothing more than hating on people who simply do things differently bothered nobody. Cock s*ckers.
Why blame sports apparel manufacturers for expecting their target clientele to be at least within their healthy BMI range if they do sport? Is it their fault that people can't restrain themselves at the table? Body composition is one of the very few things in life that we have a total control over and can fairly easily adjust.
It was 22 degrees Celsius today still at 6pm in my part of "the windy island in the Atlantic". Sun out, zero wind. Full summer kit on. Blokes on the beach in Crosby walking topless. What else was I supposed to be wearing in this weather? A Gabba?
Kalas for you, as just one example. Top end, but make both jerseys for mere mortals including long sleeve summer ones, as well as aerosausage, the latter both in regular fabric and the proper hot summer Verano. Lots of colours to choose from too.
As for women, most modern tops are stretchy enough to accommodate their specific shapes. I gifted my Mavic Cosmic winter jacket, which was fairly close fitting, to a female friend who is well gifted by nature, as I was sizing up, and she never reported any discomfort wearing it this winter. If anything men are more discriminated when it comes to bib thighs. It's pretty much only Assos who recognise that men's genitals have external parts. Castelli's on the other hand must be designed by a proper misandrist.0 -
Where was this?katani said:Love how my comment, which was on topic and actually contributed some insight, got deleted within minutes of posting, but the ones offering nothing more than hating on people who simply do things differently bothered nobody. censored s*ckers.
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Got deleted. Too much insight.pinno said:
Where was this?katani said:Love how my comment, which was on topic and actually contributed some insight, got deleted within minutes of posting, but the ones offering nothing more than hating on people who simply do things differently bothered nobody. censored s*ckers.
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Yes, disc brakes have really become a trend. And it's a good trend.shirley_basso said:I think it's much more popular now and covers such a broad range of demographics that 'fashion' is now more niche than it was before.
Historically the trends covered almost everyone who was getting into cycling and cared about these sorts of things. 10y ago it was 'all black everything' - I think the term "murdered out" was used, then sock height & plain white socks, then rapha came along + a load of similar minimalist sbrands, then lace up shoes, then luminous / fluoro clothing, then larger sunglasses, then aero helmets.
It feels now that there is no glaring trend that everyone is following (other than disc brakes
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My current wish list is this top:
https://www.biehler-cycling.com/en/men/shop-by-category/jerseys/1141/technical-jersey-spray-can
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Of the ones you listed, I like the fluorescent clothing trend. It's a really good trend that could save a cyclist's life.
In general, everything about safety is a good trend, in my opinion.
Everything else is a matter of taste.
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I don't know why you are so upset. I was out for 4 hours in similar temps yesterday, wearing a merino top. I don't think it would have been appropriate for me to be wearing something designed for 35C in the Alps.katani said:
It was 22 degrees Celsius today still at 6pm in my part of "the windy island in the Atlantic".
I was merely commenting that it would be nice for super high end to include options other than cycling to the top of the Stelvio in March, or to the top of the Stelvio in July.
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Not arguing with your timeline but IIRC Rapha was the main driver of 'all black everything'. They certainly liked monochrome with a flash of pink in the early days.shirley_basso said:I think it's much more popular now and covers such a broad range of demographics that 'fashion' is now more niche than it was before.
Historically the trends covered almost everyone who was getting into cycling and cared about these sorts of things. 10y ago it was 'all black everything' - I think the term "murdered out" was used, then sock height & plain white socks, then rapha came along + a load of similar minimalist sbrands, then lace up shoes, then luminous / fluoro clothing, then larger sunglasses, then aero helmets.
...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 -
My first jersey was a discovery-trek special comemorating all 7 of Lance Armstrong TdF wins....
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Absolutely fine with people that care how they look when doing sport.bonk_king said:I don't know about high fashion but looking good on the bike is certainly important to me.
I think there is something rather fetching about a slim, muscular and tanned cyclist wearing modern skin tight cycling gear.
I tick all those boxes, and I think I look great! though not many can pull it off.
The thing I hate about the cycling "look" are helmets. Hands up who doesn't think they look like a complete tw*t with their helmet on, lol.
I love cycling and running and that's what I do. But how I look when I run or ride, I could not care less. I'm probably in the fittest 1% of sporty male, and better than that in my age group.
I want to be fit. But looking fit? Or well dress? Or good? There's nothing I care less.0 -
Bit of an odd decision considering the guy didn't win one let alone sevenshirley_basso said:My first jersey was a discovery-trek special comemorating all 7 of Lance Armstrong TdF wins....
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I saw a LiveStrong t-shirt in the wild yesterday.0
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I think because of LiveAid I always read it as Live (rhymes with 5) Strong - I actually prefer that as the proper pronunciation has a bit too American macho positivity vibe to it. I might buy one of the silicone wristbands off eBay as a sort of retro cycling fashion thing.
I'd like to see Armstrong rehabilitated - get him on Eurosport/GCN etc.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
Unless he talks openly about everything, which I’m not sure he’s capable of, I don’t think he’d be good.DeVlaeminck said:I think because of LiveAid I always read it as Live (rhymes with 5) Strong - I actually prefer that as the proper pronunciation has a bit too American macho positivity vibe to it. I might buy one of the silicone wristbands off eBay as a sort of retro cycling fashion thing.
I'd like to see Armstrong rehabilitated - get him on Eurosport/GCN etc.1 -
I mean we pretty much know the truth now - I don't think there's much to be gained by going into the forensic details. I just think he's quite entertaining.
Obviously I understand why a sport that survives on sponsorship doesn't find the doping association helpful but from a TV viewer perspective he'd make a good pundit.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
Sure but let’s be real, there’s a doping element to pretty much everything in that era.DeVlaeminck said:I mean we pretty much know the truth now - I don't think there's much to be gained by going into the forensic details. I just think he's quite entertaining.
Obviously I understand why a sport that survives on sponsorship doesn't find the doping association helpful but from a TV viewer perspective he'd make a good pundit.
The entire arc of the season, the races people chose all were heavily influenced by the doping regimes of the time.
I’d love it if he was just super open about that. “So like, I didn’t ride x race because it interferes with my blood bag donation scheme, so instead I would ride y because I wanted to test myself because, beyond climb times in training, you never really knew where you stood etc. There was always the risk a rider had a different and better regime you hadn’t heard about blah blah”
You get the idea.0 -
How would that add to the punditry?rick_chasey said:
Sure but let’s be real, there’s a doping element to pretty much everything in that era.DeVlaeminck said:I mean we pretty much know the truth now - I don't think there's much to be gained by going into the forensic details. I just think he's quite entertaining.
Obviously I understand why a sport that survives on sponsorship doesn't find the doping association helpful but from a TV viewer perspective he'd make a good pundit.
The entire arc of the season, the races people chose all were heavily influenced by the doping regimes of the time.
I’d love it if he was just super open about that. “So like, I didn’t ride x race because it interferes with my blood bag donation scheme, so instead I would ride y because I wanted to test myself because, beyond climb times in training, you never really knew where you stood etc. There was always the risk a rider had a different and better regime you hadn’t heard about blah blah”
You get the idea.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
I see what you mean Rick - I agree that would be interesting if he were allowed to.
Here's a question - why does the TV coverage only hint at what went on in the past - at most there'll be some oblique reference to things that used to happen. In a way they are treating the viewers like children - that information isn't for them.
What if pundit X came on and said for example - in our day one week races weren't much of an indicator of form because it depended where you were in your doping cycle or something along those lines. Or yes riders used to ride longer stages but when you were speeding off your tits the time seemed to pass much quicker.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
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Having said all I've said, I saw an old dude with a grey mop of curls riding in full baggy era Cofidis kit on the way home tonight and he looked simply awesome...
Cap, and old glasses and everything. I felt like I was on holiday in France...We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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I seem to recall Armstrong doing a daily vid/podcast at the Giro a few years back with Hincapie and other special guests which was pretty good.
Whatever you think of the guy, he knows professional road cycling inside out and can offer insights few others can match. The fact he can also refer to his own doping practice makes it much more interesting and realistic than others who have to hide that aspect of their careers.0
