Making cycling gear?

[Zub_Zub]

Hey, Ive got a 160km race coming up in about four weeks and want to be able to make something different. I went out today and brought some lyrca(Its hot pink ) Has anyone got and tips on making cycling gear?

thanks
Marie

[crazycanuck]

zub zub..i'm sure that with whatever you make in hot pink, you'll add some much needed humour to the ride..esp around hatepe hill...

good luck...

c

[Surlygirl]

Do a search on this site. Irulan has made cycling gear and a few others and they've posted some links where you can find hot pink lycra.

[Irulan]

All the discussion is on the apparel thread, but here'a direct link to my cycling gear pages:

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/shorts.asp

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/pgallery.asp

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/jerseys.asp

more:
http://w3.gorge.net/gab/bike_gear.html

Tip: swim lycra should not be used for the whole jersey, only decorative panels and trim. It has no thermal properties ( wicking,insulation, fast drying) and becomes extrememly uncomfortable for the wearer. Follow the links on my pages for where to get performance fabrics.

Irulan

[bikerchick68]

I'm so in awe of people who can sew... I tried making pants once many years ago... and ended up with 4 legs and no way to get in... I remember my mom came home, took one look at my handy work and laughed hysterically. THAT was the last time I ever attempted sewing anything...

[SadieKate]

I'm in awe of people who can sew stretch fabrics without creating ruffles where no ruffle should be.

Irulan, how hard is it to make a pattern from a one piece item? Like the bolero on Terry? http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail.html?item_no=1964 The only seam is in the pits and down the length of the sleeve.

Zub, a hot pink bolero would be really eye catching! Add a few rhinestones and . . . !