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started by amorelli on May 20, 2009

From Backcountry Outlet

I just think this is funny. Thought you guys might appreciate it. Sad part is it's not at all bad looking.

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Zipp Speed Weaponry Cotton Sweater

Help yourself to a serving of retro style with Zipp Speed Weaponry’s Cotton Sweater. You worship Zipp wheels—now show your love by sporting the Zipp logo when you’re not on your bike. Zipp gave this sweater a striped ribbed trim and a slim, athletic fit to keep you looking sharp anywhere from a bike-auction fundraiser to a dinner date with that cute tri-athlete.

Bottom Line: Look Zippy.

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gfd posted 26 weeks ago.

The front of the sweater retails for $924 and the rear for $1,200.

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Anton posted 26 weeks ago.

gfd wrote:
The front of the sweater retails for $924 and the rear for $1,200.

That's without the powertap,right?

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gfd posted 26 weeks ago.

Anton wrote:
gfd wrote:
The front of the sweater retails for $924 and the rear for $1,200.

That's without the powertap,right?

Nice!

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TriSooner posted 26 weeks ago.

gfd wrote:
The front of the sweater retails for $924 and the rear for $1,200.

Well done. And btw, there's no such think as a retro cotton sweater. Obviously some designer and copywriter who know nothing about cycling think cotton is retro. Jerseys were originally made of wool, and not the worsted kind, but the itchy kind. And chamois were once made of real leather. Think about that: Wool and leather, what a smell.

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Anton posted 26 weeks ago.

When I started riding (1972) My first jersey was a black Marino Wool jersey, Italian from Detto Pietro if memory serves. Very comfortable and not itchy at all. It was light and wasn't bad on even a hot day...But you got the smell part right! I still wish they made leather chamois....

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j.qualle posted 26 weeks ago.

Wool not cotton. Reminds me of my first tri. 1982 I was a roadie and jumped into a modified Olympic distance on a dare. 100 degrees, did the swim in my wool shorts with leather chamois no goggles, rode the bike with the wet chamois and ran the 10k in hot smelly wool shorts. I'm pretty sure some guy named Dave Scott won it wearing a speedo. I didn't run another untill 2006. Triathlon fashion has come a long way.

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Jetskr posted 26 weeks ago.

Is it sad or obsessive that I might actually wear something like this?

I heard that there was a company looking to make cycling clothing that was easier to wear in normal society. Their target markets are bike commuters and people who have ditched their car in favor of their bike.

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zagfan posted 26 weeks ago.

1. There are no dimples! What is this, 2006?

2. It only says "Zipp" on it once, it needs at least 5 more logos on the front and 6 on the back to even be considered aero.

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TriSooner posted 26 weeks ago.

j.qualle wrote:
did the swim in my wool shorts with leather chamois no goggles

That is so awesome. And all these whipper-snappers in their lycra/spandex tri suits with quick dry synthetic chamois . . . Bah! It was better back then.