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Originally Posted by steveh2
If they sold bike jerseys in regular t-shirt form, I might be inclined to get a USPS or Discovery jersey, to demonstrate support for the team.
sidenote: Is it poser or poseur?
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Originally Posted by krispistoferson
You think the Justice League of America ever has these arguments?
Hoo boy, I gotta get some air...
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Originally Posted by R600DuraAce
Is not so hard to spot Lance. I can even tell by his pedaling motion. His is very unique. How about those who show up on a charity ride or group ride with a pair of Zipp wheels**********?
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I go with what I experience. I have to say the snob value roadies attach to in wearing fancy team costumes is darned obvious. I encounter several guys regularly on my commute that wear USPS Lance-lookalike gear. If I'm on a shiny, drop-bar roadbike, I might get a nod. On my touring bike, a faint acknowledgement. On the crappy looking fixie, nothing. The MTB towing a trailer... hah!.
Interesting to see such passionate defence of wearing the billboards. You guys really don't like being called poseurs, do you?
Interesting to see such passionate defence of wearing the billboards. You guys really don't like being called poseurs, do you?
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Originally Posted by michaelwlf3
The worst I ever saw was a guy who showed up for a century with a sew up disk on the rear. He lived long enough to regret that. I saw him about 20 miles into the ride next to the road trying to fix a flat while the rest of us with our 25 section clinchers kept rolling.
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of all the jerseys to wear...USPS will get the most critism. both positive and negative. it's one thing to wear a jersey, get made fun of, and keep riding. but if you wear a jersey, get made fun of, AND get your feelings hurt...then yes, you are a poser.
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Originally Posted by caloso
I think those guys just like the smell of glue. That's the only thing that explains sewups.
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Originally Posted by michaelwlf3
The worst I ever saw was a guy who showed up for a century with a sew up disk on the rear. He lived long enough to regret that. I saw him about 20 miles into the ride next to the road trying to fix a flat while the rest of us with our 25 section clinchers kept rolling.
BTW, I do train on my tubular wheelset. Nothing fancy. Chris King hubs with Mavic Reflex rims. Rode them on a century. I got Tufo sealant so I wasn't even worrying about flats.
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Originally Posted by caloso
I think those guys just like the smell of glue. That's the only thing that explains sewups.
So that's it!
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Originally Posted by R600DuraAce
No, don't tell me he was trying to patch up his tubular tires********** Yeah, decking out with a full time trial setup would sure cut down your time.
BTW, I do train on my tubular wheelset. Nothing fancy. Chris King hubs with Mavic Reflex rims. Rode them on a century. I got Tufo sealant so I wasn't even worrying about flats.
BTW, I do train on my tubular wheelset. Nothing fancy. Chris King hubs with Mavic Reflex rims. Rode them on a century. I got Tufo sealant so I wasn't even worrying about flats.
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Originally Posted by michaelwlf3
*Damn* (Slaps self in forehead with palm)
So that's it!
So that's it!
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Originally Posted by michaelwlf3
You'd have had to have been there. These roads are notoriously crappy. Chris King hubs aren't fancy?
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Originally Posted by R600DuraAce
If crappy means glass and debris other than "rough road," riding tubular may not be a good idea to begin with.
Those Chris King hubs are really nice, though.
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Do you think the Justice League of America would get off topic like this?
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Originally Posted by royalflash
There is just a nasty undercurrent of snobbishness in the bike world that says if you cant ride faster then me then you dont deserve a nicer bike/kit than me.
I ignore these people most of the time, but sometimes I just like to let loose.
Once this summer, some guy passed me and said something about my jersey. It's a mountain bike team jersey! Double poser points for me. So anyway, when he passes I say something along the lines of "Suck my #$%@ @# $%@# @#$%@#$5 B*** #$% @#$%," and then chase him down and ride up right next to him. I'm so close and he gets real nervous from all the yelling that he starts to shake and then drop back. AAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH! He didn't pass me after that even though I was still riding slow as hell.
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Originally Posted by soda
Do you think the Justice League of America would get off topic like this?
Bottom line, though:
If the guy gets a flat it's his arse, not mine. If a guy has a $100 jersey, what do you care? You didn't pay for it.
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
of all the jerseys to wear...USPS will get the most critism. both positive and negative. it's one thing to wear a jersey, get made fun of, and keep riding. but if you wear a jersey, get made fun of, AND get your feelings hurt...then yes, you are a poser.
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Krispisto...Yeah, the whole argument is silly...One should wear what one wants.No body else's business......Guess, you are a poseur should you think it important..
When touring in Europe I saw lots of cyclists supporting their favorite teams...Don't think there are That many domestiques..
When touring in Europe I saw lots of cyclists supporting their favorite teams...Don't think there are That many domestiques..
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[QUOTE sidenote: Is it poser or poseur?[/QUOTE]
It's "poseur." Only slackers and 7th graders say "poser."
And nobody's answered my question:
WHY wear someone else's advertising for free?
It's "poseur." Only slackers and 7th graders say "poser."
And nobody's answered my question:
WHY wear someone else's advertising for free?
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Originally Posted by Rowan
You know, Tim, you really have matured a lot since the Foo thread that is going to haunt you for a while.
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
hehe...yeah, i don't think i'll live that one down for some time.
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Originally Posted by FXjohn
What was that thread all about?
looks like it's dying a slow death...finally.
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Originally Posted by stumpjumper
My only logo-covered jersey is my Arrogant Bastard Ale jersey, and I can back that up in all respects
This discussion is old. Wear what ever the hell you want. Its not my place nor anyone else to judge what you wear when your ride or what your level cycling is at. For some people its a need to feel like they belong to something, and want to show commitment. For some people its like a mind thing, motivation what not, they put on the gear and feel transformed. Like, "Hey, I'm wearing this kit, I'm no pro however I will put the best effort into my riding to feel like I deserve to wear it on some level". Some people are insecure about their abilities and compensate by buying the kit and trying to fit in.
I remember watching a series on t.v. a while back called "The Human Animal". It goes all the way back to when humans roamed the planet in tribes and stuck to together as a group. Whether most of us realize it or not, we are trying to be a part of a tribe, find our role and fit it. By wearing the kit and dressing the part that is how some of us achieve this. We can't all be great TdF champions, but we can dress to show that we support and believe in our "cycling tribe" and support our community.
A smaller part of me, also thinks that it should be earned in some respect. I guess getting older has changed my perspective on this point of view. Meaning, if your going to buy the kit and wear it, put in the miles to justify it in some way. Even if you move like a snail. Don't dress like Lance, eat donuts, smoke cigs and stand around the parking lot all day and then go home. As long as you are out there and trying then that is enough for me. We are all poseurs in some way.
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I hate wearing jerseys with advertising but they seem to be better quality than the plain ones. Is this generally the way it is or just how my LBS's stock their racks?
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People have different attitudes about advertisement..Example..Some at BF want to remove decals from their bikes as to make..I don't understand...I wear my Klein decal with pride along with my Klein Jersey and shorts..I think it is a great bike...Why would I want to keep my Klein a secret..
Do we often feel the same about our Mustang or Honda . I like my VW...Would not take off its' markings...I just don't understand....Maybe some do not even want guests to know they use a Gateway PC...? ! Why?
I wear my Klein Jersey with pride along with my Kit - Bonjour jersey...Just makes me feel good...
Bonjour to all...Bon Nuit too.
Do we often feel the same about our Mustang or Honda . I like my VW...Would not take off its' markings...I just don't understand....Maybe some do not even want guests to know they use a Gateway PC...? ! Why?
I wear my Klein Jersey with pride along with my Kit - Bonjour jersey...Just makes me feel good...
Bonjour to all...Bon Nuit too.