Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Urban Cycling Hoodie

or you could just call it Mad Max of the urban cycling realm.

http://www.brandonchalk.com/images/bikeforums/hoodie.jpg

I wonder if it comes with laser beams?

more info (http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2005/11/puma_x_vexed_se.php)

http://www.electrosexshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/st485.jpg

Vexed Generation, in the past, have made some amazing pieces of clothing. They were the company that invented that whole one-strapped DJ bag thing (I think YakPak actually lisenced their version of it straight from VG). They were total innovators in terms of using ballistic/military fabrics who urban clothing. Their "ninja hood" hoodies were fairly popular for a while too. I think that Vexed designed the first Puma cycling jacket too... the clear one from last year? I'm not sure but that seems right.

I imagine that thing is going to be insanely expensive. I'd rock one though.

http://www.electrosexshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/st485.jpg

That, right there, is another checkmark in the "pro" column.

Another picture:
http://www.core77.com/bullitts/images/11.05_vexed_pumajkt_369.jpg

"The Cycling Jacket is offered internationally, however only twenty limited pieces are available in the US." Link (http://www.core77.com/bullitts/businessweek/Vexed-Generation-PUMA-x-Vexed-Cycling-Jacket.asp?c=3).

i kinda like the idea of the integrated filters, but if i wore that jacket i'd be a. feeling like i needed a lance or b. feeling like one of those black bloc cats and that i should go burn something down, or figure out a way to get teargassed or something.

other than that, it looks like a pretty good design, especially the tails.

You'd so have to wear sunglasses with that too. Of course, that little zipper pull hanging right between your eyes might get annoying.

Yes, that would be perfect for a black bloc Critical Mass, no? Provided everybody wore one.

looks like some sort of leather-dominatrix-torture mask to me.... sure would spook the hell out of car drivers... or jay-walkers wouldn't it?!

looks like some sort of leather-dominatrix-torture mask to me.... sure would spook the hell out of car drivers... or jay-walkers wouldn't it?!

that and some yellowish ski goggles

it seems like turning your head to see whats going on around you could get a little difficult.

that, plus its fugly as all get out.

First word that came to my mind (and BT's)... gimp.

http://images.encarta.msn.com/xrefmedia/sharemed/targets/images/pho/t052/T052290A.jpg

to me clear ran jackets = not breathable

Just buy an Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava

That is some HI-VIZ black!

Just buy an Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava

hah.

http://mirror.altrec.com/images/shop/photos/OR0/17380_l.jpg

I like the gorilla one waaay more, because your mouth and nose are actually open. Whenever I've worn something that covers my face in the winter, I'm pulling it open in about 5 minutes to spit/wipe off all the excess spit and snot that have accumulated.

If I were to ride more than 2 blocks in that "urban hoodie", I'm pretty sure the mask part would just be a congealed block of mung.

I like the gorilla one waaay more, because your mouth and nose are actually open. Whenever I've worn something that covers my face in the winter, I'm pulling it open in about 5 minutes to spit/wipe off all the excess spit and snot that have accumulated.

If I were to ride more than 2 blocks in that "urban hoodie", I'm pretty sure the mask part would just be a congealed block of mung.

The Puma jacket isn't a winter jacket. The part that covers your face is an air filter, not a balaclava, and thus designed to keep the mung out.

m.

Holy Apocalypse, batman. What it needs is some diaphanous streamers to trail behind you and a low frequency whistle to give a low moaning sound as you whip down the road. Ride of banshee....

I like the Oakley Medusa cap and goggles better...



http://oakley.com/o/c684t

Cold? Get a neoprene face mask for $10 at your local outdoor supply store.
Scared of particulate emissions? Get a Respro for $40.

I like the Oakley Medusa cap and goggles better...
http://oakley.com/o/c684t


Why is that manequin so unhappy?

Why is that manequin so unhappy?

Because he got his head chopped off

I've seen the Medusa at the local Oakley store and it's awesome :D

The Puma jacket isn't a winter jacket. The part that covers your face is an air filter, not a balaclava, and thus designed to keep the mung out.

m.

Is it an air filter or a heat exchange? An air filter would be a stupid idea, but a heat exchange is great. It's designed to heat the air as you're breathing it in, which is better for your lungs.


You wrap yourself in warm clothing, but you keep on breathing cold air. The North Face Heat Exchanger Balaclava uses QX-Tec technology to warm and moisten the air you breathe in, which decreases your perception of the cold and helps prevent the dreaded cold weather lung burn. The Heat Exchanger is still a Balaclava, too, so it keeps your whole head warm in brutally cold conditions.

http://www.electrosexshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/st485.jpg


If you took the eye part off I bet youwould not have to rebuild your wheels so much ! :D ;)

Note that a scarf is also a pretty effective heat exchanger. I get a nagging cough from being outside once the air temp drops below 40 or so (it's really annoying), but covering my mouth keeps it from being full-on body-wracking fits.

Note that a scarf is also a pretty effective heat exchanger. I get a nagging cough from being outside once the air temp drops below 40 or so (it's really annoying), but covering my mouth keeps it from being full-on body-wracking fits.
agreed, I've always been able to get away with a scarf and a beanie.

I use a scarf too...I was just posting that for the tech obsessed.

The Puma jacket isn't a winter jacket. The part that covers your face is an air filter, not a balaclava, and thus designed to keep the mung out.

m.
Why would you wear a jacket if it wasn't cold out? Just for the "air filter"? Regardless, if I'm ever doing anything more strenuous than strolling outside (running, biking, etc.) I'm generating enough spit, phlegm, and snot to clog a kitchen collander. The last thing I need is something holding it all right up against my face.

I feel like this should be worn by a ninja WTO protester. Which wouldn't make any sense, since you wouldn't be able to see any ninja worth his salt. Eh.


Get a wool headband or beanie, depending on the temperature, and good wide wool scarf. Tuck ends of scarf into front of shirt/collar. Wrap layer loosely around lower half of noggin. Procure cheapass aviators with the weird shade fade from top to bottom. Nine billion times more "urban" than any of this weird Puma Flux **** they're pulling.


edit: Opinion holds true only until the Chinese "Puba" knockoffs arrive. At which point I'm flying up there and buying them for everyone I know.

I just grow my beard and hair out for the winter.

A scarf and beanie help too though.

I think i'd rock that ninja costume though.