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08-30-12 | 04:48 AM

#26

pdedes

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From: wessex

Bikes: breezer venturi - red novo bosberg - red, pedal force cg1 - red, neuvation f-100 - da, devinci phantom - xt, miele piste - miche/campy, bianchi reparto corse sbx, concorde squadra tsx - da, miele team issue sl - ultegra

If you want something understated, check out Road Holland.

08-30-12 | 05:01 AM

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Mikevt1

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Bikes: Cannondale Synapse 6 Carbon, Salsa Vaya 2, Trek DS 8.4, Motobecane Vent Noir

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.

08-30-12 | 09:36 AM

#28

Ghost Ryder

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From: Canada/604

Bikes: Giant Defy with Dura Ace group, & Ksyrium SL's,Specialized Allez Shimano mixed/mashed,2011 Opus Sentiero,2008 Kona Jake the Snake,Custom built track/fixed,Stumpy Hartail,Kuwahara/ET bike.

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...

08-30-12 | 09:49 AM

#29

Commodus

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From: Burnaby, BC

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.

08-30-12 | 09:58 AM

#30

dalameda

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From: Bay Area

I wear this one with pride:

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

08-30-12 | 10:00 AM

#31

pdedes

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From: wessex

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalameda

I wear this one with pride:

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

Have it too. Maybe republic of anaerobia next?

08-30-12 | 10:09 AM

#32

Rx Rider

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From: Front Range

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdedes

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.

08-30-12 | 10:24 AM

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Seattle Forrest

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From: Seattle, WA

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Originally Posted by J45oN

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

. 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.