County brown english is perfect! I can see her riding home, fresh vegies and flowers in the basket.
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08-13-2007, 06:40 PM #1
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08-13-2007, 07:37 PM #2
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oh man!! what a fantastic bike!!
definitely capris, btw. with flowery print. and keds.
Sarah
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08-13-2007, 07:43 PM #3
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Perusing the 'net, I found this great website about bicycle fashions in Amsterdam. Hubby approves, of course, since he's Dutch. How about something like this:
http://www.ski-epic.com/amsterdam_bi...cycle_dres.jpg
Lisa--funny, I have been looking at those Spinnaker capris, thinking they'd be good for fall-time-around-the-city riding. Maybe it was meant to be??
Re: the basket, if I get that, then I can't fit the coffee cup holder on there. I could put a wee daisy behind my ear for the flower effect. That might also help me get in touch with my girly side.
Zen--I put the refelctors on because it's dark when I leave for work and I want to be as visible as possible. Safety first (then fashion)!
MP--I tried riding up the 16% hill here by my house on platforms with tennies in the 42x24 (the lowest gear)...no dice. Unless then make Keds with a really stiff sole that accepts a SPD cleat. Then maybe...
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08-13-2007, 07:49 PM #4
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Reflective sidewalls!
Originally Posted by yellow
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08-13-2007, 08:03 PM #5
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Check out the local consignment shops or Goodwill and pick up an elastic waist, pull on skirt to wear over whatever shorts you choose. Quick, easy, cheap and versatile, depending on what color you find. I've got a blue, black with sparkles, and a zebra print. I wear my bikes shorts under them and most tops go with one or the other. Then, when I ride to work, I don't feel like people look at me as a bike "racer" (which I'm not anyway) but as someone who uses a bike for transportation. They may think I'm crazy - but most seem to treat with me with some respect, more than when I just go out to ride in my black lycra bike shorts and jerseys.
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08-13-2007, 08:11 PM #6
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I just hafta show-off yellow's bike because I know where all the photos are.
Double-lugged and pinstriped, plus a Campy cable guide.
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08-13-2007, 08:17 PM #7
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Just wanted to say "nice bike!"
And I vote for the floral pedal pushers.
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08-13-2007, 09:57 PM #8
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I was really hoping this thread would be about forming some sort of support group for people who just can't ever dress appropriately. But, no...
(Anti-)Style (Wo)Man says - Bike-specific clothing should not be worn with this bike. But if you must have a chamois and wicking fabric, it must not be obvious to the casual observer.
Very cool bike, btw.
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