[StyledAirtime]

What the hell is going on in this thread?

To Recap Brook posted a photo on instagram of his new trek in a field ,then the spoke magazine instagram was posted with Brook in team gear on the Trek and then someone said they didnt like his gear and BAM! one thing lead to another and some people don't like his kit ,then Troy Lee Designs got dragged in (even though they don't supply trek world racing)Stikman Corrected someone who was claiming facts, then some guy from Laguna told us about how he sits in a cafe and laughs at people riding there bikes.

Thats it in a nut shell.

 

[ianjenn]

then some guy from Laguna told us about how he sits in a cafe and laughs at people riding there bikes.

Thats it in a nut shell.

I live in San Luis Obispo so they are still coffee shops unless you are a 19 year old from sf or la going to school. I sometimes sit there and laugh at bike riders as well. But typically they have a old road frame in some whack color with straight bars, no brakes and a fixed hub. The riders show up with crazy mustaches wearing their 150 jeans. They then proceed to pull out a MacBook Pro and complain about no job or being underpaid. All while being willing to pay 1500 for an early 80s Schwinn or Bianchi. Fixies are always good to laugh at. I don't laugh at too many others so I think it's okay?

 

[norbar]

I live in San Luis Obispo so they are still coffee shops unless you are a 19 year old from sf or la going to school. I sometimes sit there and laugh at bike riders as well. But typically they have a old road frame in some whack color with straight bars, no brakes and a fixed hub. The riders show up with crazy mustaches wearing their 150 jeans. They then proceed to pull out a MacBook Pro and complain about no job or being underpaid. All while being willing to pay 1500 for an early 80s Schwinn or Bianchi. Fixies are always good to laugh at. I don't laugh at too many others so I think it's okay?

Is it ok if I do that on a freecoaster bike and I have a job?

 

[ianjenn]

Is it ok if I do that on a freecoaster bike and I have a job?

If you are a former Graphics major or Architecture then probably not. If it's a 20" or 24" then yes and disregard the majors listed before in this case.

 

[Jonnyc]

"I love sitting at T.O.P in laguna listening to people make fun of Dher's dressed like tards when they ride by.
Ninja Turtle is a common."

So you sit there with others judging people as they ride their bike and enjoy their day . Your awesome.

Should I stop them from making comments?

I think it's funny it you're not a DH or MOTO guy the kits look ridiculous

 

[jonKranked]

I think it's funny it you're not a DH or MOTO guy the kits look ridiculous

So it's ok for downhillers to wear dh gear for dh? Glad we cleared that up.

 

[StyledAirtime]

Should I stop them from making comments?

I think it's funny it you're not a DH or MOTO guy the kits look ridiculous

Yes. Fight for our right to party.

 

[norbar]

If you are a former Graphics major or Architecture then probably not. If it's a 20" or 24" then yes and disregard the majors listed before in this case.

No but I work in the movie business so around your parts I'd probably get even more **** for that. As for graphics majors I still like how they all want to go into one niche so there is crazy competition there and forget there are awesome jobs outside of it that are easier to get (for example the bike industry). Though I stopped hating on the fixed community after attending some events. Yes they are crazy people but they enjoy bikes so why should we hate them?

 

[Tomasis]

exactly i build a fixed bike. so dont hate me.

 

[ianjenn]

No but I work in the movie business so around your parts I'd probably get even more **** for that. Yes they are crazy people but they enjoy bikes so why should we hate them?

Nice what do you do? I don't hate them just laugh at them on the inside.

 

[norbar]

Nice what do you do? I don't hate them just laugh at them on the inside.

Lineup, review projects for acquisition (both script and finished), translation consulting (from time to time) but most importantly I'm part of the team that supervises our ad agency. Though now they want to push me there but I'd rather keep doing what I'm doing. Better team.

Strangely no fixies in the industry here

 

[sundaydoug]

Yup, everyone agrees.
Thats why the yellow and green shocker kit sold out in 2 months!

When the new kits come out every year there are always one or two that makes me think that there's some designer at TLD with an awesome sense of humor. That heinous looking yellow and green kit is one of those. Well done.

 

[Bedlam]

I really don't see what's so epileptic about the new Mirage/Stinger/Speedshop/Corse kits, I think they're clean as hell in design. Sure, some of the colors you can pick are quite loud (my neon yellow kit actually reflects light, making things nearby seem yellow/green as well) but most can be bought with more subtle colors.

As a photographer, there is nothing worse than all black kit. Almost impossible to make it look good in the forest.

(White kits aren't really a problem, just clean them! No matter what color your kit is, possibly apart from brown, it will look dirty after a run in the mud)

 

[norbar]

When the new kits come out every year there are always one or two that makes me think that there's some designer at TLD with an awesome sense of humor. That heinous looking yellow and green kit is one of those. Well done.

Or maybe fashion sense isn't objective?

 

[iRider]

As a photographer, there is nothing worse than all black kit. Almost impossible to make it look good in the forest.

It is not like Sven, Gary and Sterl are hanging out on the track where I normally go riding, so what is your point????
I go riding to have a good time and not to have pictures taken!
BTW: can you tell the Athertons to stop riding the black One kit, because it makes them look bad in pictures?

(White kits aren't really a problem, just clean them! No matter what color your kit is, possibly apart from brown, it will look dirty after a run in the mud)

Some are worse than others.

 

[Bedlam]

It is not like Sven, Gary and Sterl are hanging out on the track where I normally go riding, so what is your point????
I go riding to have a good time and not to have pictures taken!
BTW: can you tell the Athertons to stop riding the black One kit, because it makes them look bad in pictures?

I'm speaking from my own point of view, being a photographer. Getting a good exposure on a bright day on someone with an all black kit is a serious PITA. A bit of color also adds a nice extra dimension to pictures, because it draws attention to the rider.. And I'm not saying it makes it look bad, it's just more of a hassle for the photographer and, IMO, doesn't look as good (see the difference between "bad" and "not as good"?).

 

[iRider]

I'm speaking from my own point of view, being a photographer. Getting a good exposure on a bright day on someone with an all black kit is a serious PITA. A bit of color also adds a nice extra dimension to pictures, because it draws attention to the rider.. And I'm not saying it makes it look bad, it's just more of a hassle for the photographer and, IMO, doesn't look as good (see the difference between "bad" and "not as good"?).

For racers you have a point, but for the average Joe looking good in pictures doesn't matter.
Anyways, luckily there is some stuff out there for the non-fanbois that just want to have good quality riding gear in colors that don't look like you are on your way to the CSD. I just wish TLD would make more of that.

 

[Mo(n)arch]

For racers you have a point, but for the average Joe looking good in pictures doesn't matter.

Don't know about you, but I like to look good on photos.
There are tons of simple options you can get from TLD. And they always have a few black options for shy peeps in there too.

 

[norbar]

Don't know about you, but I like to look good on photos.
There are tons of simple options you can get from TLD. And they always have a few black options for shy peeps in there too.

This. I know on the internet we all want to be unseen world champions but in reality we are not bastard children of flash and a ninja lady so a kit that makes you look better in photos is nice. When you're pushing your bike for the 15th time you are glad you get a good photo a bit earlier

 

[iRider]

This. I know on the internet we all want to be unseen world champions but in reality we are not bastard children of flash and a ninja lady so a kit that makes you look better in photos is nice. When you're pushing your bike for the 15th time you are glad you get a good photo a bit earlier

I only care about photos when I am behind the camera. If I am on the bike my main goal is to have a good time.

 

[norbar]

I only care about photos when I am behind the camera. If I am on the bike my main goal is to have a good time.

It's not forbidden to have a good time while making photos.

 

[bdamschen]

I only care about photos when I am behind the camera. If I am on the bike my main goal is to have a good time.

If that's the case then what does it matter what the clothes you are wearing while having a good time look like?

 

[slyfink]

So, has there been an official announcement yet? Is he really on Trek?

 

[FarkinRyan]

So, has there been an official announcement yet? Is he really on Trek?

Embargoed!!! No one shall no our secrets!

 

[squiby]

So, has there been an official announcement yet? Is he really on Trek?

Heard he signed a LOI....waiting for TWR press release.

 

[William42]

lets get back to whats important: which company has the coolest "kit"

 

[canadmos]

These guys get my vote for that;

 

[Mo(n)arch]

Fvck yeah!
Dude's rockin' barends too!

 

[CBJ]

And a SID dual crown!