Fashion Statement Thread

Mikie

Mikie

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8-) I tried to find the thread that was talking about acceptable "Trail Wear". It's where we nominated herzalot as the Official imtbtrails Fashion Consultant (OiFC). So if herzalot had a business card it would read: Herzalot...Fashion Consultant OiFC
I easily got distracted as I would go in and re-read dozens of posts that I have already re-read a dozen times before... :|

SO...
What better opportunity to talk more MTB schmack, than to start a NEW post on the fashion statements we make on the trail. Yes, this will require you to have pics of YOURSELF CLOSE UP :? enough to check out yo grinding apparel...(Please, no close ups of rossage...)
Naturally... I'll start:

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Drops the gauntlet? More like slaps Herz three times across the face with said gauntlet and shouts, "Now, sir, you shall answer my challenge! Verily, knave, best me if you can, but I think NOT!!!" :twisted:
 
Mikie said:
8-) I tried to find the thread that was talking about acceptable "Trail Wear". It's where we nominated herzalot as the Official imtbtrails Fashion Consultant (OiFC). So if herzalot had a business card it would read: Herzalot...Fashion Consultant OiFC
I easily got distracted as I would go in and re-read dozens of posts that I have already re-read a dozen times before... :|

SO...
What better opportunity to talk more MTB schmack, than to start a NEW post on the fashion statements we make on the trail. Yes, this will require you to have pics of YOURSELF CLOSE UP :? enough to check out yo grinding apparel...(Please, no close ups of rossage...)
Naturally... I'll start:
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Got to have the checkered lock ons

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Only because I can't resist, Varaxis...and don't take this wrong.

Is it because you have an affinity for the Star of David, or is it the pagan symbol for the combination of the masculine & feminine? Just wondering... ;)
 
Runs with Scissors said:
Only because I can't resist, Varaxis...and don't take this wrong.

Is it because you have an affinity for the Star of David, or is it the pagan symbol for the combination of the masculine & feminine? Just wondering... ;)
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I simply see a diamond pattern get turned into a symbol that I'm not ignorant of by simply adding in some horizontal lines.
 
Good getup Mikie, you even have that "I'm so cool I could be on GQ cover" look on your face :o

my standard issue;
White helmet, with vents, and a visor. I think this is the only thing I've ever owned with a red S on it, served me well, half off on closeout I think.
Ray Ban Rx sunglasses, cost way more than the rest of my outfit all together.
White long sleeve running shirt via Target, $20. My standard base layer
Puke crossing guard green Nike XXL running shirt. I always wear this when having to traverse on the road, so to give big visibility to evil cars. And also up in the mountains so if I fall off a cliff someone might recover my remains one day. Got it for free from someone who it was too big for...
Grey Fox Ranger cargo shorts. sorta matches the bike. $40 or so on sale (but I did have to use a $25 Jenson card to upgrade the shamois, original one gave me bad butt hurt)
Black Pearl Izumi socks, match the tires. 11.99 for a 3 pack
Grey 5-10 clipless shoes, left one has the original black shoelace, right one is brown, donated from a worn pair of hiking boots. Lotsa shoe goo holding things together.
Black gloves, sometimes with foxhead, sometimes Dakine, sometimes Home Depot Firm Grip brand.

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Mikie said:
...matches the tires.
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I love that! :lol:
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And to carry that to its logical conclusion, see Rule # 8:

Valid options are:
1.Match the saddle to the bars and the tires to black; or
2.Match the bars to the color of the frame at the top of the head tube and the saddle to the color of the frame at the top of the seat tube and the tires to the color where they come closest to the frame; or
3.Match the saddle and the bars to the frame decals; or
4.Black, black, black
 
Black Licorice said:
Is that XT equipment? Oh gosh! What do you do? Shop at Nordstroms? :puke:


(in all seriousness - funny thread!)
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Uhhh yes? If thats a good thing. I only run XT. Is shopping at Nordstroms good? :) I'm more the Walmart/Costco/Trader Joes kinda shopper... :?
 
I'm trying to guess what favorite color people have from these pics, because of what a favorite color can say about people. Mikie - Blue?
 
Okay Mikie. I see you have fashion sense but why doesn't the lettering on the front tire line up with the lettering on the wheel?
 
Well here I go... I'm sporting a "spider" paint ball jersey ($10 bucks @paintball store in corona) blue/gray boardwalk shorts from oakley, which I have 3 pairs, nice look and they are supersoft, under is a canari gel short, high socks from target, $5buck a pair, work shoes, since I hit the fully loop after work... have my spesh helmet and One industries red gloves, hope I made the minimun in fashion... if not please feel free to lecture me...

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I don't know where to start. First I am honored and humbled to have unintentionally inspired such a thread about - well - threads. I am glad my smarttassity is paying dividends.

So we begin with Mikie's ensemble. First if you pronounced that word "On Som Bull" you are already off base. It's "ohn-sahm-bleh," tapering off at the end to get that snooty sound.

Mikie, I am speechless and driven to tears by the sudden and drastic improvement in your fashion choices. From the shoes to the helmet and the bike - you really nailed it. Lycra jerseys really shouldn't be worn with bikes more than 4" of travel, or less than 29er wheels, but that's splitting (chest) hairs. They are handy if you are choosing not to wear a hydration pack, and with that blue, well, we will overlook any transgressions. If you are going to wear it open like that, you need to also wear at least one medallion. The gloves really do complete the look. Perfect balance.

Well done!

As for Dave, his outfit screams "I just don't care, as long as I'm comfy." The bagginess is a perfect match for his unpainted Canfield The One with 8" of rear travel. the mismatched shoe laces on shoes held together with shoe goo just screams "I'm a honey badger..."

More later. I've got to go to bed. Thank you for riffing off the "fashion police" comic idea.

NOTE: In case anyone thinks that fashion really matters to anyone other than the wearer, you are missing my intent at self mocking parody.

Morning Edit: Jaime - what can I say bro, you nailed it in almost every detail for the Fully Loop! The more non-bike specific stuff you can wear for the Floop, the less poser = good! I will assume that you do not actually ride with two fingers on your brake lever, especially with your left hand (unless your brakes are set up moto).

I am sooooo proud of the fashion choices made by these three fine examples of the IMTB community. Keep it up!!
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Varaxis said:
I'm trying to guess what favorite color people have from these pics, because of what a favorite color can say about people.
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Oh for god's sake Varaxis - give it a rest. That noggin' of yours gets fired up analyzing everything, doesn't it... :roll: :wave:
 
Varaxis said:
I'm trying to guess what favorite color people have from these pics, because of what a favorite color can say about people. Mikie - Blue?
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...Black.
Black will always be the new Black.
 
UPSed said:
Okay Mikie. I see you have fashion sense but why doesn't the lettering on the front tire line up with the lettering on the wheel?
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Notice however I'm 50% there. The front normally is, but currently is not from an "on the trail" flat fix.

You got me there!

Hey! Enough about me... Less jibber jabber and start rolling in YOUR fashion statements people! Let the fashion runway begin!
 
herzalot said:
Oh for god's sake Varaxis - give it a rest. That noggin' of yours gets fired up analyzing everything, doesn't it... :roll: :wave:
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Herzalot's favorite color - rainbow :ugeek:
 
I might be able to provide some guidance here as Exhibit A, basic and advanced infractions.

The key is to not merely play the part of someone not giving a Sh!t. You have to truly not give a Sh!t. It's the price of freedom.
 
mike said:
I might be able to provide some guidance here as Exhibit A, basic and advanced infractions.

The key is to not merely play the part of someone not giving a sh!t. You have to truly not give a sh!t. It's the price of freedom.
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:wtf:
 
Threads like these made me go out and buy new riding clothes!

The five year old sun bleached and washed bleached clothes make me self conscious

One of my $10 target shirts started dark blue but it now purple haha

I wear those on days I ride alone not to offend anyone.
 
•• A bit like writing in to an "Agony Aunt" in a magazine...

Dear Herz

Is it ok to wear a T-shirt of your favorite band while riding?

Or is that a fashion faux-pas?

Cheers

Andy
 
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