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Citycycling Race Kit - Opinions Sought!

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  • Started 12 years ago by Wilmington's Cow
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  1. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    Below is a wee design I threw together last night for a citycycling kit - not going to be massively high quality, but found an online supplier of eastern origin that will do single orders, and the jersey + bib shorts comes in at a ridiculous $52, so worth giving a try since the kits is intended for more cx (might as well advertise while I ride).

    Now. It's inspired by the old Molteni kit, so keeping it simple. One comment I've already had is the need for the "No matter what you ride..." strapline. Note, I like orange, so "I don't like orange" isn't an argument against that's going to get much traction :P Also, given the CX my 'cream, and lovely pastely Rapha-esque shades' idea wouldn't last long (though if the kit quality is good enough than that will come for some on-road promotion).

    Anyhoo, thoughts? Comments? (constructive mind ;) )


    Kit by blackpuddinonnabike, on Flickr

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  2. steveo
    Member

    Could you get the strap line inside the first (larger white) C.

    Also might look better in kaffenback sand... :D

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  3. DaveC
    Member

    Did you want to get long sleives? This is Scotland after all.

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  4. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    On the sleeves I think I'll get some arm warmers for more versatility in case of overheating (even in the winter races I hear that can be a problem).

    The Kaff colour scheme would be a nice retro idea - perhaps the 'sand' as the centre panel, and the reddy-brown as the main colour. Might see how that looks.

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  5. kaputnik
    Moderator

    I saw this on Flickr this morning so assuming it's the same image.

    I liked it, it was bright, bold and simple. I think the typeface - something akin to Helvetica or Arial - is innapropriate for the look. You can get away with the former in certain situations, but it's been done to death and the latter makes it look like it was knocked out on a word processor. Neither say "classic cycling" to me.

    Something like Bebas (http://www.dafont.com/bebas.font) I think has the Molteni sort of look you are after. Also, the taller, narrower letters should better fill the available space.

    I think the smaller, second "c" in the logo is going to be lost unless you are seeing the kit very close up. A much thicker white outline is required or a potential colour change to orange.

    I wouldn't worry too much about the shorts. Black shorts go with anything pretty much and I don't think anyone would be inclined to buy them at the cheaper end. Comfy shorts are so very important if you're going to be putting in a lot of effort, a top less so (it keeps the mud off and gives you a few pockets.)

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  6. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    Oh, that Font is getting installed on the computer tonight! Going to see if I can colour match the Molteni orange as well - the more I look at the design the more I like it.

    See what you mean about the wee 'c' as well, that's an easy fix.

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  7. stiltskin
    Member

    Looks nice..I'd buy it!

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  8. SRD
    Moderator

    hmmm...I don't care for orange, but can see the appeal of the design. however, it would make anyone else who wears it look like you. is that really what you want?

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  9. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    Well let's face it, this sort of cycling kit is all about advertising. As I say, I'm only likely to wear it at events - if anyone wanted the kit for just riding themselves then all the good!

    Hmmmm, I think with some tweaks this could be just about perfect (for me... as an orange fan...) :)

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  10. ARobComp
    Member

    This looks very cool!
    A slogan is a good plan, I do like your's ... but I thought I'd do some brain storming anyway as I'm a bit stuck trying to come up with taglines for a new website graphics... I am trying to capture the spirit of ride anywhere, everywhere, but if you don't want to that's ok too....

    "Bike Optional"
    "Skin is waterproof"

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  11. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    "Cake stops compulsory"
    "It's all about the journey"
    "Your ride, your choice, your way"

    Hmmm, lots of scope here...

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  12. Uberuce
    Member

    Where does the number normally get pinned? Might need to pop the logo on the back a coupla inches further up if it's going to be obscured.

    I'd offer aesthetic comments, but I have no taste in colours at all.

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  13. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    I pinned my number low down on Sunday after the commentator in the Vets race referred to a couple of riders having their numbers too high to see. Might need shuffled an inch or two higher, but I'd basically think of pinning number over the rear pockets, but still allowing access (cos next time I'm putting some energy stuff in there).

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  14. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    Is it wrong that I'm getting a wee bit excited about the possibility of having my own bespoke kit? :D

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  15. ARobComp
    Member

    yeah pinning onto the rear pocket worked fairly well for me. Still had access to some very muddy jelly in my pocket.

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  16. DaveC
    Member

    Why not have a few printed up then the cost of us buying it might help offset you're costs?

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  17. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    I think I'll probably order for myself to see what the quality is like, and if it's good enough then cast the net out to gauge interest. :)

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  18. Bhachgen
    Member

    Like it. Good idea and aside from the likes of Lidl or Decathlon that's a pretty good price assuming the quality isn't completely terrible.

    While we're talking bespoke jerseys how about getting some shirts made up with this (with the permission of the designer of course!)

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  19. Bhachgen
    Member

    Not sure why my last post has all that error code stuff at the top but the image has still embedded successfully (at least on my view)?

    ADMIN EDIT

    Because you put the Flickr code inside IMG tags - not necessary - sorted.

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  20. kaputnik
    Moderator

    @Bhachgen because of copyright/trademark issues. I'm the first to pounce with a vengeance on anyone who infringes my designs/rights. I'd be a very black pot if I were to commercialise that.

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  21. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    Right, I think I've sussed it


    Jersey1 by blackpuddinonnabike, on Flickr

    Similar, but I tihnk I prefer above


    Jersey2 by blackpuddinonnabike, on Flickr

    Wacky


    Jersey3 by blackpuddinonnabike, on Flickr

    Hmmm


    Jersey4 by blackpuddinonnabike, on Flickr

    I think I'll be going with Jersey 1 here...

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  22. Uberuce
    Member

    Agreed. When citycycling is a webby thing, it's better to set up that stall from the getgo.

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  23. Tom
    Member

    Jersey 1 gets my vote. Jersey 3 might be okay for a LGBT ride :)

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  24. gembo
    Member

    Tangerine black and white - my favourite colours. I would buy. Sizes?

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  25. ARobComp
    Member

    Looks good man.
    Whats the turnaround time on these do you think?

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  26. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    Site reckons up to 35 days. Can go absolutely fully custom - I used some their templates available. Got to submit this design, then apparently their designers get back in 24 hours, and it's all finalised and you sort sizes. As mentioned upthread, I'm going to try it out and see what the quality is like, then report... :)

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  27. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    p.s. thanks for being a sounding board folks.

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  28. gembo
    Member

    Yeah Wilco, but has my new kit arrived yet?

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  29. kaputnik
    Moderator

    If you wanted to inject a bit of humour for your first season of "Scoattish Croass" then you could add a wee L-plate on the back pocket :)

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  30. Instography
    Member

    Aye. Jersey 1. Looks nice.

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