T-shirts that Taunt
10-26-10 | 05:35 PM
#26
Clyde that Rides
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Long Island, NY
Bikes: 2008 Jamis Aurora,1988 Specialized Hardrock, 1980? Kuwahara Carrera
I wear Phillies and Flyers shirts in Mets/ Yankees and Islanders/Rangers country... not while cycling though. However I'm 6'2" and still 300+ lbs, so very few actually have a problem with it...
10-26-10 | 05:37 PM
#27
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,016
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From: Chicago, IL
Bikes: Giant FCR3, Surly LHT
I stopped wearing confrontational t-shirts when I became an adult. However, I also stopped harassing people who still enjoy wearing them too. Adulthood comes with a lot of responsibilities. Blaming people that are HARASSED by others merely for exercising their right to wear what they want is like blaming a **** victim for dressing sexy at the bar.
10-26-10 | 07:25 PM
#28
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From: Long Beach,CA
Bikes: Kona Ute, Nishiki 4130, Trek 7000, K2 Mach 1.0, Novara Randonee, Schwinn Loop, K2 Zed 1.0, Schwinn Cream, Torker Boardwalk
I took 1 ride in a bright yellow cotton tee shirt that said "volunteer" in red letters on the back and had the American Cancer Society logo in big print across the front. I figured that should generate some good will, but quickly found out why people don't ride in cotton tee shirts.
+1.
I cannot stand wearing clothing that has any sort of text or manufacturer's logo on it. All it says to me is "I'm so lame that I choose to be a billboard for someone else."
That goes for cycling clothes, too. I would *never* wear anything with a team/sponsor/etc. logo on it, unless it was my own. Why would anyone want to advertise for a company that has no interest in you?
I cannot stand wearing clothing that has any sort of text or manufacturer's logo on it. All it says to me is "I'm so lame that I choose to be a billboard for someone else."
That goes for cycling clothes, too. I would *never* wear anything with a team/sponsor/etc. logo on it, unless it was my own. Why would anyone want to advertise for a company that has no interest in you?
I rarely ride in a t-shirt because I like plain long sleeve shirts. I don't pay attention to what words others are wearing on their backs or chests because people wear whatever they have and may get paid to wear such shirts.
10-27-10 | 04:06 AM
#32
Hot in China
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: China
Bikes: Giant Lava
I never wear t-shirts with advertising, but I do like interesting t-shirts.
I got 9 printed up recently, 5 with Yahuda Moon comics, 4 with XKCD comics.
I like what they say.
I guess I havent grow up yet, I am still growning.
z
I got 9 printed up recently, 5 with Yahuda Moon comics, 4 with XKCD comics.
I like what they say.
I guess I havent grow up yet, I am still growning.
z
10-27-10 | 04:17 AM
#33
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Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Fallbrook,Calif./Palau del Vidre, France
Bikes: Klein QP, Fuji touring, Surly Cross Check, BCH City bike
My T Shirt which says....... Ride a bike , blow up your car... It's graphics... A junked car which appears to be smoldering..
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10-27-10 | 04:56 AM
#35
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From: Fallbrook,Calif./Palau del Vidre, France
Bikes: Klein QP, Fuji touring, Surly Cross Check, BCH City bike
10-27-10 | 06:24 AM
#37
Belt drive!
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Burlington, Vermont
Bikes: 2011 Trek Soho DLX
I wear one of these:
https://www.cafepress.com/+bad_attitude_tshirt,141223159
Fellow pilots get it and laugh. Other people give me the stink-eye sometimes.
https://www.cafepress.com/+bad_attitude_tshirt,141223159
Fellow pilots get it and laugh. Other people give me the stink-eye sometimes.
10-27-10 | 06:27 AM
#38
You make a good point. But, some of us take more risks than others.. Maybe we like living on the edge.? As for me. Look at the photo on my avatar. that is one of my favorite jerseys.. Other T Shirts I own, I suggest you not wear through a TSA airport security check..
My T Shirt which says....... Ride a bike , blow up your car... It's graphics... A junked car which appears to be smoldering..
My T Shirt which says....... Ride a bike , blow up your car... It's graphics... A junked car which appears to be smoldering..
10-27-10 | 06:35 AM
#39
The Legitimiser
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Southampton, UK
Bikes: Gazelle Trim Trophy, EG Bates Track Bike, HR Bates Cantiflex bike, Nigel Dean fixed gear conversion, Raleigh Royal, Falcon Westminster.
10-27-10 | 08:55 AM
#40
2nd Amendment Cyclist
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,036
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From: Cary, NC
Bikes: Schwinn 2010 World Street, Handsome Speedy w/ SRAM Apex
I wear one of these:
https://www.cafepress.com/+bad_attitude_tshirt,141223159
Fellow pilots get it and laugh. Other people give me the stink-eye sometimes.
https://www.cafepress.com/+bad_attitude_tshirt,141223159
Fellow pilots get it and laugh. Other people give me the stink-eye sometimes.
10-27-10 | 03:27 PM
#41
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 09 Jamis Aurora, 4 Giant ATX 870, 64 Schwin Traveler
I remember that study that came out a few years ago that said people who drive cars with bumper stickers are more aggressive than other drivers, even the peace and love type stickers. Not sure how great a study it was.
10-27-10 | 05:59 PM
#43
Comfortably Numb!
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 943
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From: East Jabip
Bikes: Jamis Commuter 3.0
I do have a few environmentalist stickers on my bike but no outright political messages. Adam
10-27-10 | 06:14 PM
#44
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: In the wilds of NY
Bikes: Specialized Diverge, Box Dog Pelican, 1991 Cannondale tandem
10-27-10 | 08:18 PM
#46
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From: On the bridge with Picard
Bikes: Specialized Allez, Specialized Sirrus
I just had to clean up a bunch of nasty posts. Let's stop the name calling and accusations and stick to talking about t-shirts.
FIY, the forum guidelines are here if anyone needs to review them again.
FIY, the forum guidelines are here if anyone needs to review them again.
10-27-10 | 09:12 PM
#47
The Drive Side is Within
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: New Haven, CT, USA
Bikes: Road, Cargo, Tandem, Etc.
At this very moment, I'm wearing a yellow "YARD MAN" tractor T-Shirt with a depiction of a "YARD MAN" tractor running over a John Deere- ish deer. On the back is the slogan "POWER TO PERFORM." I like to think that women everywhere think of my power and performance when they view me in this awesome T-Shirt, as they bask it its utter threadbare awesomeness.
If it were in a better fabric for riding, I'd wear it all the time.
I still like my "Bush is Sauron / save the shire" shirt, too.
If it were in a better fabric for riding, I'd wear it all the time.
I still like my "Bush is Sauron / save the shire" shirt, too.
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10-28-10 | 12:01 AM
#48
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 101
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Bikes: Fuji Nevada - winter/bad weather ... 80's Nishiki Prestige ... 80's Basso Gap
I took 1 ride in a bright yellow cotton tee shirt that said "volunteer" in red letters on the back and had the American Cancer Society logo in big print across the front. I figured that should generate some good will, but quickly found out why people don't ride in cotton tee shirts.
10-28-10 | 03:44 AM
#50
Long Live Long Rides
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 718
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From: KCMO
Bikes: 1988 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, converted for touring/commuting. 1984 Raleigh Team USA road bike.
I always wanted to have some t-shirts printed on the back something like:
"Riding to work" or "Riding home from work" or "riding instead of driving". At first thought it doesn't seem to be confrontational. These days who knows? People get mad at just about anything.
This became my final decision-
Originally Posted by DataJunkie:
"I want motorists to get away from me as fast as possible. Not stick around while reading my shirt."
I'm afraid if motorist are trying to read my shirt...they are too close!
Jerry H
"Riding to work" or "Riding home from work" or "riding instead of driving". At first thought it doesn't seem to be confrontational. These days who knows? People get mad at just about anything.
This became my final decision-
Originally Posted by DataJunkie:
"I want motorists to get away from me as fast as possible. Not stick around while reading my shirt."
I'm afraid if motorist are trying to read my shirt...they are too close!
Jerry H