How many bike jerseys do you own?

[Happytime]

Question of the Day (Monday)

How many cycling jerseys do you own?

Includes: Long sleeve, short sleeve and sleeveless jerseys; singlets and cycling-specific tanks.
Does not include: Jackets, vests, baselayers or any other clothing you happen to wear while on a bike.

[Nachoman]

I think about 7-10, but some never make it into the starting lineup.

[VanceMac]

Unfortunately, about half of mine were either bought when I started cycling (now too big), or are cheap 80's fake wool (acrylic -- so can only be worn in winter). And there's the ones I just don't like (like last year's KOM colors). So, basically, I'm trying to rationalize buying more. :)

[Happytime]

I had a lot more, but I sell the ones I don't wear on eBay. My "regulars" are down to about 7-8.

[1955]

I've got 10 usable jerseys, but I've got probably 5 or 10 more that are very old and unusable (reads fat).

[merider1]

You're a little late today, woman. :rolleyes: :p

I guess you can call what I wear jerseys. :lol:

[1955]

I had a lot more, but I sell the ones I don't wear on eBay. My "regulars" are down to about 7-8.

People buy jerseys on ebay??? Do people buy any jerseys, or is it because the great and wonderful Happytime once owned it???:D

[alicestrong]

I hate math...:D




Seriously I'm not even sure how many bikes I own right at this moment...

Do I count the moldy ones in my storage area?? (jerseys I mean...)

I know, I need to get rid of stuff..:o

*and I'm thinking of buying another jersey...

[Happytime]

People buy jerseys on ebay??? Do people buy any jerseys or is it because the great and wonderful Happytime once owned it???:D

If it has "Assos" or "Castelli" on it, people will buy it. Almost everything I offer to sell on eBay is "like new." Usually stuff I order online, wear it once and discover I don't like it for some reason (usually it's too big). Then it goes into the eBay pile.

[herbm]

People buy jerseys on ebay??? Do people buy any jerseys, or is it because the great and wonderful Happytime once owned it???:D

I have actually bought one on ebay....I dont think I could get an arm into one of HT's

But it was actually scary to really look and see how many I had....:eek:

[alicestrong]

You mean not everybody buys jerseys on eBay?:D

[VanceMac]

I dont think I could get an arm into one of HT's

Where's the line for that?

[Condorita]

Only one, but remember I'm still new here.

[Happytime]

Oh heavens! I thought I had 11-15 but I just looked in my closets/drawers. I counted 26 jerseys.... how did that happen???? :eek:

[herbm]

Oh heavens! I thought I had 11-15 but I just looked in my closets/drawers. I counted 26 jerseys.... how did that happen???? :eek:

Yeah...see...thats what happened to me...I thought maybe 10 or 11...then I counted..20!!!:eek:

[herbm]

Where's the line for that?

D'oh:p

[Happytime]

Where's the line for that?

Bike Maintenance Party. Ask ME for details. ;)

[Grumpy Pig]

I probably have more than 10. My wife sold overstock jerseys for a few years and she'd give me the damaged ones.

[magicant]

I have way too many.

[chimivee]

This poll is biased.

[DaveSANYYZ]

I think I have 14. I thought I stock up so I have enough to ride to work (even though I don't do that often). Turns out I already have way too many. Oops. :p

Thanks, Happy, for making me realize this.

[roadfix]

I voted 7 to 10 but I have many more that I don't use anymore, some from my skinny days.

[nekohime]

None...yet. I just ride in my normal clothes or in general sportswear.

[heresy]

About 15, but I wear the same two or three most of the time.

[bitingduck]

More than I can count, and a bunch more on the way since I just joined a new club this year.

[Pepper Grinder]

Zero. Too flashy, too expensive. I just stick wlth my plaln white wicking shirts. Cycling faux pas?

[buck65]

OK, this is killing me so I've got to ask:

So what's this fascination with collecting jerseys? Is there some kind of elitest cyclist cult ritual, fixated on spandex, that I don't know about? Or are we talking about an accumulation of jerseys a result of leftover gear from past charity rides and team sponsorships? I was thinking about picking one up but couldn't justify spending $75+ on something that wouldn't look that flattering on me (at least for now). :D

I voted none since I usually wear soccer/running shirts that evaporate sweat...

[Indolent58]

OK, this is killing me so I've got to ask:

So what's this fascination with collecting jerseys? Is there some kind of elitest cyclist cult ritual, fixated on spandex, that I don't know about? Yes, of course there is.Or are we talking about an accumulation of jerseys a result of leftover gear from past charity rides and team sponsorships? Yes, it's that tooI was thinking about picking one up but couldn't justify spending $75+ on something that wouldn't look that flattering on me (at least for now). :D

I voted none since I usually wear soccer/running shirts that evaporate sweat...

Luddite :D

[Happytime]

So what's this fascination with collecting jerseys? Is there some kind of elitest cyclist cult ritual, fixated on spandex, that I don't know about? Or are we talking about an accumulation of jerseys a result of leftover gear from past charity rides and team sponsorships? I was thinking about picking one up but couldn't justify spending $75+ on something that wouldn't look that flattering on me (at least for now).

::: raising hand :::

Seriously fixated on men in spandex. And shaved legs with booties. Wah wah.

[roadfix]

OK, this is killing me so I've got to ask:

So what's this fascination with collecting jerseys?

I say the same thing about my wife's shoe collection. I once called her Imelda Marcos....:D

[magicant]

OK, this is killing me so I've got to ask:

So what's this fascination with collecting jerseys? Is there some kind of elitest cyclist cult ritual, fixated on spandex, that I don't know about? Or are we talking about an accumulation of jerseys a result of leftover gear from past charity rides and team sponsorships? I was thinking about picking one up but couldn't justify spending $75+ on something that wouldn't look that flattering on me (at least for now). :D

I voted none since I usually wear soccer/running shirts that evaporate sweat...I just hate doing laundry, so I have enough to only do laundry once every 5 or 6 months.

[buck65]

I just hate doing laundry, so I have enough to only do laundry once every 5 or 6 months.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!!

[buck65]

I say the same thing about my wife's shoe collection. I once called her Imelda Marcos....:D

too funny. :D

::: raising hand :::

Seriously fixated on men in spandex. And shaved legs with booties. Wah wah.

This is a whole other topic that I have yet to search yet but imagine there are tons of threads that touch base on the topic. The shaving deal sounds like a big mistake....:)

[alicestrong]

This poll is biased.






True...if you consider cyclists worldwide, wearing cycling specific clothing at all puts you into a small minority.

Let alone owning 10 + jerseys.

Face it, most of us here are freakish...no matter how we prefer to think of ourselves.;):D

[roadfix]

True...if you consider cyclists worldwide, wearing cycling specific clothing at all puts you into a small minority.

Let alone owning 10 + jerseys.

Face it, most of us here are freakish...no matter how we prefer to think of ourselves.;):D

I think your bike collection is more freakish than mine. :p

[alicestrong]

I think your bike collection is more freakish than mine. :p






Even as a small child, I begged my parents to take me to the city dump...:D;)

[roadfix]

Joy's Tuesday poll: How many bikes do you own?

[Happytime]

Joy's Tuesday poll: How many bikes do you own?

Not until the new one comes in.

[socalrider]

Around 30 in my closet right now.. If I include all my old racing jerseys, the number is closer to a 100..

[R900]

Way too many! The funny part is I hate to spend money on jeans, underwear, dress clothes, shoes, etc... but when it come to bike clothes, I plunk down the money. I don't think I've ever paid full price, but even at half price the stuff is expensive.

[carpediemracing]

On my recent trip to SoCal, I brought only my (old) team kit plus a kit from a team I sponsored plus a jersey I got from a friend. I ended up bringing 10 jerseys there. I have about 20-30 other jerseys if you count about 10 signed ones. I have two 36 gallon plastic bins full of cycling gear plus an overstuffed PI gear bag plus a couple grocery bags of cycling clothing.

I think any ex-team rider (i.e. sponsored Cat 1 or Pro) will have way too many jerseys to count. I got a complete kit plus a bunch of misc ones from an ex-pro friend of mine. He's the one that introduced me to using plastic bins.

cdr

[dddave]

anybody want to buy my two jerseys? i have a performance XXL and a jamba juice XL.

[Nachoman]

I actually paired down my collection by sending some of my older (read larger) jerseys to a friend of mine who is . . . well . . a bit more pleasingly plump than I am. :p

[prendrefeu]

i own 6 and use 5 of these on a weekly basis.

[il bruto]

Anyone know where can I buy a BF jersey and bib shorts? Thanks!

[RideMore]

*Sigh*

Too many.
I have some that I didn't buy on eBay...
Probably 20% I realize don't fit the bike color schemes, or the cool retro jersey look on some of them is not really my style.
Mostly size medium, Euro size 3, or 19" armpit to armpit.
If anybody is interested I'll bring some to the Wednesday meeting. Your choice $10.

[ronjon10]

7, not including base layers.

[dauphin]

about five, I think..I really only like two of them...one is a Pearl Izumi Yin Yang, and the other is my BF NorCal Jersey...I should buy one of those SoCal Jerseys next time they are available.

[OTB]

The problem with being a pack-rat and not knowing how to use ebay, is that you end up with enough cycling clothes to outfit a small country. All counted, I must have around 50 jerseys, and recently I sent a bunch up to the attic: http://marcofanelli.blogspot.com/2008/02/up-to-attic-with-ye-all.html

...not sure why I can't bring myself to toss them or donate them.

Mark
http://marcofanelli.blogspot.com

[gr@sshopper]

2 that are too short (pearl izumi somethings on clearance for 8 bucks)
1 that is too fat (LG something or other club cut from a back east club [Thanks Mom, but when I said small, I meant small, not medium. Yes, the large looked like a dress mom, yes, I am getting even skinnier, no mom, large would never have fit me, yes mom, I eat lots, etc])
1 that is really good width wise, but a tiny bit short (Twin Six Speedy)
1 that is just about right, but I don't know about the fabric (Performance Ultra)

So really, 5, but I tend to wear the performance one a lot more than the others. (I just got the twin six).