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Veronica
03-15-2007, 02:55 PM
Describing Castelli's Free Shorts - which aren't so free. :p

These garments are robes for the kings and queens of cycling, and they are jewels in their performance crown.

OOOOOkay....


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Dianyla
03-15-2007, 03:12 PM
These garments are robes for the kings and queens of cycling, and they are jewels in their performance crown.

OOOOOkay....
*snerk* What were they thinking, using the word jewels to describe shorts? :p
BikeMomma
03-15-2007, 04:09 PM
I want what they're drinking. :p :D
mimitabby
03-15-2007, 04:59 PM
I thought the jewels were INSIDE the shorts.
roguedog
03-15-2007, 08:31 PM
you have jewels, mimi???:eek:
mimitabby
03-15-2007, 08:41 PM
no, but my DH does and so do each of our sons...
BleeckerSt_Girl
03-15-2007, 08:49 PM
These garments are robes for the kings and queens of cycling, and they are jewels in their performance crown.

OOOOOkay....


V.

How can they be shorts and robes and jewels, all at the same time? :confused: :confused: And...a "performance crown" -studded in shorts? :confused: :confused:
I think somebody skipped a few classes in copy writing school...

Hey, how about:
"These shorts are the royal be-jewelled sceptor of Kings, to be raised on high, proudly revealing the heritage of blue blood coursing through its royal veins!!"...:confused: :confused: :confused:
mimitabby
03-15-2007, 08:59 PM
you went over the top. sort of provokes nausea.

I don't like these shorts and haven't even seen them yet.
BleeckerSt_Girl
03-15-2007, 09:06 PM
Thank God you're here, Mimi. I'll be off to bed now... :o
SadieKate
03-16-2007, 07:57 AM
You've seen the shorts - they're the batman shorts -- and yes, there seems to be something crowning the jewels.:rolleyes:
BleeckerSt_Girl
03-16-2007, 08:53 AM
How can ANYONE not burst out laughing if they saw these on someone?? All they need are red arrows pointing to the circle. Or to have the scorpions look like they are crawling out of the circle. :eek: :eek:
Veronica
03-16-2007, 09:52 AM
Thom thinks I should get the heart ones. It's a shame I don't like that chamois. :D

V.
mimitabby
03-16-2007, 09:55 AM
all the castelli gear i own has the scorpion, but not quite so .. vividly displayed.
BleeckerSt_Girl
03-16-2007, 11:01 AM
It's like the shorts are saying: "Ok guys, here's the target.....but you have to get past all the DEADLY SCORPIONS first!!!" :eek:
BikeMomma
03-16-2007, 10:51 PM
I suppose it could be worse.....Castelli could use crabs as their logo. :p :p
SouthernBelle
03-17-2007, 06:00 AM
Shouldn't we also assume that the 'free shorts' are also free?

We should all demand our free pair.
Aggie_Ama
03-17-2007, 07:08 AM
This is the funniest thread! Those shorts are not my cup of tea, I am not sure I would wear them if they were really free. Of course fair skinned women in white shorts never looks good to me. :p
Veronica
03-17-2007, 07:24 AM
The free shorts are black.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/images/products/CI-L7038-010_xlg.jpg

It's the Cuore's that are white and red.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/images/products/CI-L7047-001_xlg.jpg

They are NOT one of the jewels in your wardrobe however. :)

V.
Veronica
03-17-2007, 07:29 AM
And then there is the Free Bib Short...

... which has the front section trimed away for a nearly naked feel.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/images/products/CI-L7037-110_xlg.jpg

Thank you, but I prefer to feel clothed on my bike.

V.

PS Not my misspelling of trimmed. :p
Velobambina
03-17-2007, 08:23 AM
I'm kind of surprised--not pleasantly--with the direction Castelli seems to be heading in terms of design. Not my taste, but I'm sure that plenty of folks like this stuff. Each to her/his own.

I've been spoiled w/my Exte Ondo togs and I still love those LG shorts I bought--thanks to Veronica's rave reviews--last summer.
Veronica
03-17-2007, 08:35 AM
I'm glad those LGs are still working for you. I don't know why mine don't feel so great now. I'd like to think I just wore them out.

I just tossed out a pair of Castellis. The elastic was going in the leg, very itchy. They were 3 or 4 years old. I want to get a pair of those red and black EOs. They look cool! And I like the look of the knickers too. But I already have three pairs of knickers.

V.
Velobambina
03-17-2007, 08:43 AM
V--I have the EO red/black shorts in red/blue, and they are nice. If you're going to treat yourself to a new pair this year, you might want to try them. I think your LG shorts are probably too big for you now, which is why they don't feel as good. You could probably justify getting another pair if you are going to log a good many miles. Of the two, I like the LG's better than the EOs.
The EO Bera knickers are different from the EO "fall/winter" knickers (the ones w/the orange panel). The Beras have a lighter material and a different feel -- very supportive. I really like them a lot. You probably could find a place for them in your cycling wardrobe. I have found the "fall/winter" ones a bit too warm on days that are in the low-mid 50s. The Beras are perfect.
Veronica
03-17-2007, 08:52 AM
It's so cool having you test out all the apparel for us.

I don't think this is going to be a high mileage year for me - more of a stop and smell the roses.

V.
SouthernBelle
03-17-2007, 03:06 PM
more of a stop and smell the roses.

There should be more of that!


Does the leg band on that short look like it would be very uncomfortable?