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pdedes 08-30-12 04:48 AM

If you want something understated, check out Road Holland.

Mikevt1 08-30-12 05:01 AM

Currently my favorite jersey..(Pearl Izumi Attack). I have one in red as well. Also have a couple Louis Garneau that I like as well. Most manufacturers sell one or two fairly plain jerseys. I love the look of some of the Capo and Castelli styles as well but my current budget is nil.

http://images.citysports.com/f/726/2.../198190_md.jpg

Ghost Ryder 08-30-12 09:36 AM

Most of my jerseys are Castelli or Sugoi, I did pick up a Diadora that I haven't tried on a ride yet.
I'll probably give this one a go today.
I looked @ the pink Garmin Giro Jersey that Hesjedal took home last week, but walked away, I don't deserve that jersey yet...
:D

Commodus 08-30-12 09:49 AM

My personal opinion is, if it would look ugly as a shirt it's ugly as a jersey. Many folks take the chance to dress up like some kind of superhero, or make some political statement, just because they're putting a on bike jersey. Like they're putting on some kind of costume or something.

Why is this? You're just a regular guy riding a bike. It's not unusual or weird.

Of course team jerseys are the exception, but then you really are putting on a sort of costume, for a specific purpose.

Me, I just get bright, simple jerseys from a handful of preferred makers. My advice is to go to a few bike shops and find something that fits, and apply your regular sense of aesthetics to your purchasing decision. Would you wear a t-shirt around town with a coiled rattle snake on it? If you would, well I guess that's okay then.

dalameda 08-30-12 09:58 AM

I wear this one with pride:

http://www.elevengear.com/poseur.html

pdedes 08-30-12 10:00 AM


Originally Posted by dalameda (Post 14671852)
I wear this one with pride:

http://www.elevengear.com/poseur.html

Have it too. Maybe republic of anaerobia next?

Rx Rider 08-30-12 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by pdedes (Post 14671864)
Have it too. Maybe republic of anaerobia next?

don't. I have it and feel the need to hurt myself every time I wear it. Veni Vidi Vomiti indeed.
the coral snake is cool, except it freaks out elk.

Seattle Forrest 08-30-12 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by J45oN (Post 14667815)
SO I am a week into this road bike addiction of which I know nothing about or the culture surrounding it. I am looking at jerseys and shoes now so I can try to blend in and not look like a total d bag to the regulars :innocent: . What the he11 am I supposed to where for a jersey? Everything has some team or product scribbled across it and I honestly have no affiliations or reason to want something all across my chest/back.

Peer pressure is a weird thing.

garciawork 08-30-12 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by dalameda (Post 14671852)
I wear this one with pride:

http://www.elevengear.com/poseur.html

That is quite possibly one of the coolest clothing companies I have ever seen. Bookmarked!

manutd 08-30-12 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by aztimm (Post 14670520)

(and NO, bibs aren't a must, wear whatever shorts or bibs work best for you)

wrong.


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