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Old 10-19-13 | 07:44 AM
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soulbike
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Opinion on jersey/ bib designs

Hi folks,

So, we've almost run out of jerseys and bibs and haven't done a run for awhile. As time has passed, and our reasons for cycling have changed, so have styling and preferences for what we wear. No longer are loud graphics and sponsor logos the choice of the day, replaced instead by bold colours and panels, much like classic/ vintage designs of the 60s and 70s. Of course Rapha has taken this formula to great success recently and we applaud their efforts, and let me just save you the hassle (or take your punchline away) of making the comparisons by saying that the following designs do take some styling cues from them, but no way are we trying to copy them. Inevitably, any plain jersey is going to be compared to them I suppose, but I will stress that it is a vintage inspired design to begin with, and we are not trying to steal anyone's thunder (nor are we capable of).

We have been toying with the idea of what constitutes a great jersey and a pair of bibs, and we have come up with a couple of opinions.

1) There should be a lack of sponsor/ logos.
2) Great materials, durable, comfortable and weather specific. We designed a summer jersey, but of course if anyone knows a material that can keep you warm in winter and cold in summer... well, you won't be doing cycling clothing....
3) Great fit, which we think is going to be very personal.

The jerseys have red as the accent colours because red has always been the colour we have used for our brand. We have tried to keep many things practical, like full zips, mesh back for heat dissipation, high quality chamois, flat lock seams, pump pockets and zippered pockets on the rear.

Anyways, we just want to seek everyone's opinions in whether we have missed anything out or if anyone has some great ideas to add.

Thanks,
Sean





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