Bicycle revenge ideas

**shootingstar** · 03-04-2009, 07:01 PM

would like to see what you were sewing (and probably ironing/steaming in stages) for so many hrs. yesterday.

I'm not being sarcastic here..a well-fitted garmet requires these stages.

We need to see what the future bike chicwear designer is up to.

**madscot13** · 03-04-2009, 07:32 PM

if you want to do something off the wall terrible, write them another note asking them to kindly mind where how they lock their bike and then sign thanks! you will attract more flies with honey than lemon, speaking from a very passive aggressive person

**OakLeaf** · 03-04-2009, 07:47 PM

Put a hacksaw in your pack.

If their bike gets stolen because they locked it to yours, that's not your fault.

**shootingstar** · 03-04-2009, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by OakLeaf

Put a hacksaw in your pack.

Why is it as soon as I read this, I started laughing even though it's a helpful tip?

May things never morph to that point.

And bring that hacksaw to the sewing segment of your classes, Iviona. It's a new impressive "tool".

**IvonaDestroi** · 03-04-2009, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by shootingstar

would like to see what you were sewing (and probably ironing/steaming in stages) for so many hrs. yesterday.

I'm not being sarcastic here..a well-fitted garmet requires these stages.

We need to see what the future bike chicwear designer is up to.

Here's a couple of em... never mind that they all look like whores!... They're not suppossed to be that short... The dresses were mostly made made for me but the models were all at least 9 inches taller then me....and actually wider then i am, even though they look skinnier, so the fit on them is a (ahem) little short and tight... im pretty short so they fit me A LOT lower on the legs

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-05-2009, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by IvonaDestroi

... never mind that they all look like whores!...

Um, ok. ....but... isn't that the whole point?

Seriously though- this is like TOTAL roller derby style!!! The ripped fishnets, Catholic schoolgirl plaids, garters, striped tights, knee socks, combat boots, laced bustiers, studded T's, bullets.... You should be designing/producing clothes for roller derby!- it's a perfect match. Here's a forum page of a skating forum I'm on that has a lot of links to Derby punk/wh*re type fashion- check out the businesses that are currently producing this kind of gear- they are wild and cutting edge:
http://www.skatelogforum.com/forums/...d.php?p=127870
I'm hoping you don't have to be on that forum in order to see the page. Check into the links for roller derby gear that they are listing in the various posts.

So, but why can't you just wear all this same stuff when you're riding your bike, if you're wearing it on a daily basis anyway? I'm a bit confused...what is it that you need to be biking-specific? I assume you're not talking 50 mile rides here. Is it just the rain issue that poses a problem for you when you're riding around back and forth between school, work, store, etc? What is the clothing problem you need to solve?

Quit breathing all the spray paint fumes, girl- you'll get lung cancer in your 40's and it won't help your biking any!

**IvonaDestroi** · 03-05-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

Um, ok. ....but... isn't that the whole point?

Seriously though- this is like TOTAL roller derby style!!! The ripped fishnets, Catholic schoolgirl plaids, garters, striped tights, knee socks, combat boots, laced bustiers, studded T's, bullets.... You should be designing/producing clothes for roller derby!- it's a perfect match. Here's a forum page of a skating forum I'm on that has a lot of links to Derby punk/wh*re type fashion- check out the businesses that are currently producing this kind of gear- they are wild and cutting edge:
http://www.skatelogforum.com/forums/...d.php?p=127870
I'm hoping you don't have to be on that forum in order to see the page. Check into the links for roller derby gear that they are listing in the various posts.

So, but why can't you just wear all this same stuff when you're riding your bike, if you're wearing it on a daily basis anyway? I'm a bit confused...what is it that you need to be biking-specific? I assume you're not talking 50 mile rides here. Is it just the rain issue that poses a problem for you when you're riding around back and forth between school, work, store, etc? What is the clothing problem you need to solve?

Quit breathing all the spray paint fumes, girl- you'll get lung cancer in your 40's and it won't help your biking any!

Well, really that line has nothing to do with bicycling, It's just stuff I made in school, and the whoreshness level does exist, you're just not supposed to see their butts!

I have worn a couple of those dresses to shows and rode my bike wearing them, but I usually wear shorts/capris underneath... It's ok but a bit constricting at times...

In terms of designing for derby, I have a friend in the breakers, she's always trying to get me to join. But those girls don't really buy derby specific clothing so much as make they're own outfits. A lot of it is related to that day to day style of punk rock type of stuff, which is why a lot of them wear it (they already own it!) I wear lottsa that stuff too, which is why I made it in school. You tend to want to stay in your comfort zone when you're learning, so that's sort of what happened to me. I definately want to branch out a bit further, punk rock is really not what I want to sell and design. In fact exploiting my culture poses some serious ethical threats to my mental well being.

These were just a few portfolio shots to show what I can do and what I have done, and really I havn't made that many pieces (most of school has been patternmaking/technical drawing/illustration/computerizerd patterns/grading/manufacturing type of stuff).

I'm not a hot topic shopper. Not by far! And if I ever get to the point where my clothes are getting sold there, well, then, you can just shoot me in the head!

I actually drew up a really cute idea for commuting pants, dunno if I'd call 'em knickers, If I saw them in a store I would totally rock them... They are made for commuting! With all sorts of cute little pockets and details that are super convenient. No lining or anything like that, just a cool pair of pants with some neat and convenient features.

That's the type of company I was looking for, that I couldn't really find, and when I found them I was gonna see what kind of innovative rain gear they might have. Seeing as how I couldn't find them, I decided to make em for myself. Hopefully I can make these water resistant somehow too... maybe wool? After graduation, that is...

I'd post em but they're not made yet and I don't wanna give away my idea on the internet

If you want I can PM you with my design concept, I'd love some constructive critisism. I just dont wanna post it for the whole world to see!

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-05-2009, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by IvonaDestroi

I actually drew up a really cute idea for commuting pants, dunno if I'd call 'em knickers, If I saw them in a store I would totally rock them... They are made for commuting! With all sorts of cute little pockets and details that are super convenient. No lining or anything like that, just a cool pair of pants with some neat and convenient features.
That's the type of company I was looking for, that I couldn't really find, and when I found them I was gonna see what kind of innovative rain gear they might have. Seeing as how I couldn't find them, I decided to make em for myself. Hopefully I can make these water resistant somehow too... maybe wool? After graduation, that is...

Here are a few biking pants/knickers things being made...some of the companies cited on these websites make all kinds of cool casual 'working bike' wear:

http://www.bicyclefixation.com/blog/.../00000050.html

http://velocouture.wordpress.com/200...sonal-history/

http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/06/...hins-knickers/

http://www.momentumplanet.com/appare...lish-every-way

http://joyriderclothing.blogspot.com...by-pamela.html

**tulip** · 03-05-2009, 10:49 AM

Ivona, while I wouldn't be inclined to wear your line, I'm probably not your target demographic, either. But I love that you are exploring your creativity and inspirations freely. That is what you can do in design school. When you get out, you most likely will not find that freedom.

Enough with the snarky comments! Really.

**redrhodie** · 03-05-2009, 11:15 AM

I don't know if you know of Rapha. The clothes aren't "cute" or designed for women, but really beautiful. Out of my pricepoint, too!

http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=1

Not what you were thinking, I know, but I thought you'd find them interesting.

**Selkie** · 03-05-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by tulip

Ivona, while I wouldn't be inclined to wear your line, I'm probably not your target demographic, either. But I love that you are exploring your creativity and inspirations freely. That is what you can do in design school. When you get out, you most likely will not find that freedom.

Enough with the snarky comments! Really.

Thank you for saying it, Tulip.

Ivona, I started out as a Fine Arts major in college, but ended up switching to something more "practical." Continue to follow your dream.

About the revenge, keep in mind that what goes around, comes around. It's better just to let it go and forget it.

FWIW, this Old Punk Rock Girl/New Waver says punk is not dead. What was in Wal-Mart was not true punk. That was poser punk!

**redrhodie** · 03-05-2009, 05:27 AM

Now I see your bike clothes dilemma!

As for revenge, I would take a pic of the guy's bike locked to your cable, and send it to the bike snob. Fun!

http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/

**Blueberry** · 03-05-2009, 07:23 AM

Lots of deep breathing needed on this thread

I interpreted the OP as just wanting to vent. How 'bout something funny and non-destructive to his bike....wrap it in newspaper and tape 'round the paper? Rubber bands? Nothing that would harm the bike or his safety....

Or Bikesnob is a great idea!

The clothes are cool - is that a set or someone's home?

CA

**spokewench** · 03-05-2009, 07:36 AM

I know it cost extra money and i don't know if it is an option anymore, but when I used to ride my bike to Bart to go to work, I rented one of the lockers. Yes, it cost money, but it was worth the knowledge that it would probably be safe when I got back and I did not worry so much

**Andrea** · 03-05-2009, 08:39 AM

Wow- all of these posts and not a large amount of actual advice?

Non-damaging, but severely annoying things you can do after you free your bike w/the aforementioned hacksaw:
Vaseline the handlebars
Buy a cheap length of chain and padlock and attach it to their bike. Whether or not you attach their bike to something with it is up to you...
Re-adjust their low limit screw so that they can't use their granny gears
Adjust the saddle height/tilt/fore/aft
Un-center their handlebars

...you get the idea. Be creative

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