cccorlew

I was having trouble getting "Northern California" to fit, but if a few hate it, I'll try harder.
I like my ChampSys vest more than the jacket. It's a nice fit, stops wind in front and has a mesh back. I have one in NorCal, and one in 50+

EDIT: I just went ahead and changed it in my post. Thanks for the push, Beaker.

bigbossman 

Curtis,

I agree with you on the arm/leg warmers. Black is good enough, I think.

Question - I noticed that this latest drawing in on a regular sleeved jersey, not raglan as depicted prior. Just curious - do they offer either/or, and which one is being planned for? I have both types, and don't have a real preference - just wondering.

It looks good. The only minor nit I have (and it is really minor) is the "HTFU" on the collar. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one here that would prefer it not being there, but I just thought I'd mention it. It has become so cliche, and I'm seeing it everywhere. We might find ourselves with yesterday's catch phrase on our jerseys sooner than we think.

Or, maybe not.

cccorlew

BBM: I'd taken a template for the file Alex sent me, and it was raglan.
Then I realized that if I wanted the words really big they'd have to wrap over the arm pieces. That would mean each size would have to be designed and built individually. YIKES. By doing I this way, and without a side panel I can have one file work for every size. I think.
I'll find out when I send this off to Champ-Sys.

cccorlew

HTFU. I tried to make it so very minimal it would hardly show. I think of it as an internal inside joke.
I have a Latin phrase on the 50+ jersey that, even though I made it as big and contrasty as I could it hardly shows.
So my devious plan is that is that HTFU is there, but only if you know it's there. It's 94% black on 100% black. And small.
Hurry, There's Fun Up-ahead
Help the Friendly Unicorns
Happy Thoughts For U
Here, They're Fairly Unsafe

gpelpel

Thumbs way up, great job!

kjfitz

Wow. Very professional looking. This could be my new Jersey of choice on events.

RoboCheme

Curtis, I'm probably in, too, and thanks for arranging all of this. But according to the Champsys sizing chart, I need an XS jersey (race or club cut) and a L bottom. I didn't realize I was so pear shaped. Any plans on getting some sizing samples?

dl33

How about placing "2010" somewhere?

gpelpel

Clubs and teams don't have years on their kits, events do.
It will take a while before we can wear these new jerseys so don't make it half obsolete at delivery time.

cccorlew

I can't get them until I place a deposit. What I've dome in the past is collect $$, then order. I have a medium and a large bib if that helps. I've found their club mediums run about what I'd think they should.

cccorlew

I'm kinda thinking timeless design. I don't want it to look old next year.

shiz702

Everything looks great! My only suggestion would be to put www.bikeforums.net on the bibs to match the jersey.

mellum76

Looks good to me, Curtis. Thank you, again, for stepping-up to the plate.

I'm in for a size S race cut jersey, windvest and bibs.

cccorlew

I like that. I didn't have it when i had NORCAL, but now that I've changed it to Northern California there's room, and it will balance nicely.

dl33

Okay, was just thinking about the checkered jersey with 08 on them.

Red Rider

I like this kit -- once again, Curtis, you've demonstrated that less=more. I especially like the HTFU; reminds me of the 50+ collar. I love an inside joke. Good job.

I'll let Chris take a look and weigh in here -- but I suspect we're in.

cccorlew

Image above altered to reflect this fine idea.

joker8baller

Wow, that's really hot. When do you think you would need the money by? I need to start saving paychecks.

Gee3

Ya know, after Henry's original design and Thien's alternate design there hasn't really been any one design that's really grabbed me since then.

But it's cool y'all are keeping the tradition alive. Keep it up!

loopybunny

That's really nice!

FlatSix911

Well done ... ballpark price?

MarkoPolo

Chiming in late, but this looks great Curtis! While I also don't favor ChampSys jerseys this is too cool of a design not to have one!

JoelS

I'm just not diggin it. I'm glad so many do.

bigbossman 

Hey Joel - do you dig the "shield" one that Alex came up with? If so, maybe we can hook up offline and get a couple of those made.

JoelS

BBM, I like the blue white one.