what to wear with a Rush?
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Just Do It !

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A Soma Rush frame should be at my house in about a month, just paid for it today!
It's going to be along month. I've been a typical roadie forever (but I ain't no snob). I don't know any fixed gear ridders, never even met one. My ride partners and the club all think I'm wacked, comments like "I knew you had a death wish!" " Me? no way I'm not suicidal!" "You really ARE nuts aren't ya?" " Track bike, but, you can't coast", "You've GOT to be kidding!" etc. So looks like I'm alone, oh well. What do you guys wear when out on a ride? Roadie clothes? or just shorts and standard shirt? You all seem to be a more relaxed down to earth bunch and thought maybe you dress different. And yeah I do drink my coffee black. I will post a picture when she's all in one piece.
It's going to be along month. I've been a typical roadie forever (but I ain't no snob). I don't know any fixed gear ridders, never even met one. My ride partners and the club all think I'm wacked, comments like "I knew you had a death wish!" " Me? no way I'm not suicidal!" "You really ARE nuts aren't ya?" " Track bike, but, you can't coast", "You've GOT to be kidding!" etc. So looks like I'm alone, oh well. What do you guys wear when out on a ride? Roadie clothes? or just shorts and standard shirt? You all seem to be a more relaxed down to earth bunch and thought maybe you dress different. And yeah I do drink my coffee black. I will post a picture when she's all in one piece.
Last edited by VeganRider; 08-16-04 at 06:54 PM.
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Wear what you wear whenever you ride your existing bike. Just because it's fixed doesn't mean you have to change your whole wardrobe and lifestyle for it. Bottom line is that it's a bicycle. What are you most comfortable wearing on a bicycle? Wear that and stop thinking about it.
Seriously, it shouldn't require thought.
Seriously, it shouldn't require thought.
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just wear what you normally wear when you ride. its just the bike thats different. you dont change outfits depending on what car you are driving, do you?
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Clean clothes. Wait even that doesn't matter.
If you wear pants, though, be sure to roll them up. You need to be a lot more careful about getting stuff stuck in your chain.
If you wear pants, though, be sure to roll them up. You need to be a lot more careful about getting stuff stuck in your chain.
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Now that I've given it more though, I would suggest a sequin g-string and a bow tie. Really, a classic outfit.
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I hear Tron outfits are all the rage now!
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Originally Posted by [165]
are you serious? What clothes do 'we' wear? C'mon. What, are you 13 years old?
Sorry man, just get on your bike and ride it.
Sorry man, just get on your bike and ride it.
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Originally Posted by [165]
are you serious? What clothes do 'we' wear? C'mon. What, are you 13 years old?
Sorry man, just get on your bike and ride it.
Sorry man, just get on your bike and ride it.
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Bikes: I built the Bianchi track bike back up today.
I feel bad. My post at work might have almost contained useful information.... Probably the wrong thread to post it in.
Originally Posted by hereNT
If you wear pants, though, be sure to roll them up. You need to be a lot more careful about getting stuff stuck in your chain.
#22
Originally Posted by HardboiledX
Exactly how much do you weigh, Skitbra?
2) As far as attire, I just turn my jersey and shorts inside out when fixin.
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OK OK OK, I GUESS IT WAS A STUPID QUESTION........Holy F+@k sorry!
It's just that to ride fixed seemed so different to me that I thought other things might be different too. I will never ask that again. honest. But I do like 46X17's idea bout the Slayer shirt.
It's just that to ride fixed seemed so different to me that I thought other things might be different too. I will never ask that again. honest. But I do like 46X17's idea bout the Slayer shirt.
Last edited by VeganRider; 08-17-04 at 02:10 PM.
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Fixie riders look at me funny when I wear bike clothes. I just do what makes sense: I wear street clothes when I am riding on the street just for transportation, but when I go on long fitness rides I wear lycra padded shorts and a jersey (love the pockets) cuz they are more comfortable.
Vegan, there is no way to win on this board. You are either a hopeless poseur or an elitist snob. No middle ground.
Vegan, there is no way to win on this board. You are either a hopeless poseur or an elitist snob. No middle ground.




