As the cyclist who hasn’t ridden since that Taxi Cab nuked him 3 years ago…
Clothing like this interests me… or at least the fashionista inside of me.
http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2008/05/rapha_cycling_g.php
Cycling the streets of New York poses its own unique set of problems, not the least of which is finding gear that doesn’t make you look like a rolling advertisement. Fortunately, there are a few emerging brands that recognize the value in creating stylish, classic apparel with discrete branding. The British company Rapha develops high-performance clothing and accessories for the most demanding road racers and urban messengers around. From featherweight stowaway jackets to touring shorts that won’t make you look like a sausage, smart tailoring, advanced materials and a decidedly non-geeky approach to cycle wear characterizes the label.
On a more generic note, there are a few things I do that require “functionality” more then “style”. As a motorcycle enthusiast, its the hardest thing in the world to find clothing that “works” and doesn’t make you look like a giant asshole at the same time. I’ve recent purchased a whole set of REV’IT Gear that I plan on talking about more in the future… but the bike’s in the shop after the recent adventures I had in Lehigh County… As soon as she’s out of the shop, I plan on going on a nice ride (slower this time
) that will give me a chance to really know if the money I spent on the gear was worth it from a comfort perspective.