As a dude with an extra-long torso, I do appreciate the club fits length for the size (m) that fits my shoulders-- the race cut stops waaaaaay too high- but yeah, it's like having an extra hand towel in there. 

stupid question (I know there are no stupid questions, just stupid people), when is the next kit order window?

I need me some new gloves and a new sponsor correct skinsuit for CX.

^ In your next order consider the Razor Carbon bibs (with the flatlock stitch/laser-cut leg grips). They're a huge upgrade in comfort and worth the extra moula. Most comfortable shorts I've owned in a long while.

Dan - I'm planning on opening the store late this month, for the last time this year. 

^ In your next order consider the Razor Carbon bibs (with the flatlock stitch/laser-cut leg grips). They're a huge upgrade in comfort and worth the extra moula. Most comfortable shorts I've owned in a long while.

Got them, love them, and raced in them during this Sat's L&C. Also have the jersey; it's very comfortable and feels like it keeps me cooler than the standard kit. But if I pin for two more races the jersey will be shredded. The material is too thin and delicate -already have real holes.

Anyone have experience with these alternatives?

http://www.racedots.com  They have KCC colors -close enough.



Honestly, too much bling and not cheap, but a savings if I can preserve a razor carbon jersey for at least a season of racing.

OR... is this kosher?

I have the razor carbon jersey, and while it feels great in the hot weather and super comfy, it actually has a disclaimer that due to the cotton yarn used (fragile), using pins will damage the fabric.

Read the spoiler. Those magnets are pure evil.

Well I have a large club fit jersey if anyone is interested...whoops

Thanks all for your responses on the pinning issue. And appreciate the caution with magnets and children as I have a 3 y/o daughter.

However, I imagine the magnet to be peace loving, especially the rare earth variety. But perhaps that's because I've been burned by the safety pin, and they too have made their way into the digestive tracts of many children to wreak havoc, as well as Drano etc.

Got it, the spray adhesive is mess upon mess....

the razor carbon jersey is the most comfortable jersey I've worn; and with a sleeveless base layer (keeps my body grooming regimen a secret), even in 90 degrees, I stay cooler and more dry. To me that's more advantage than any of CS's aero claims and worth keeping the kit a race.

But if no alternative I might just wear it when razor scooting with my daughter.

Just deal with it bro. Life's not fair and champsys sucks. Pin your jersey.

Also, there's a reason that nobody uses racedots and it's not because they have kids.

vlad said:

Also, there's a reason that nobody uses racedots and it's not because they have kids.

From what I've seen, you really need someone to apply the racedots for you.  If the jersey starts to fold at all near the magnets, you won't be able to get it unstuck.  

Got it. And life is fair. In the end, the jersey will make a great polishing cloth for my frame.

I am leaving this here. Since we all agree that magnets are an awesome power and should be respected, and not used for attaching numbers to jerseys.

https://youtu.be/_-agl0pOQfs?t=109

Hey Phil,  just wondering when the next order will be opening?  My one team jersey should be shot after wearing it for 4 consecutive days at GMSR

Jill,

Think of it as your "Pigpen" breakaway strategy on the Crit. Nobody will want to ride near you, so you break away and everybody will stay a safe distance downwind from you.  



The jerseys dry pretty quickly even after a sink wash, so you can just wash, rinse & repeat every day. I am sure if you look in the archives you'll find folks using a shower-in-your-kit strategy to cleaning their kit every day of a stage race.

Thanks, Dan.  I have been doing the woolite in the sink strategy and it's working well thus far...only rarely is there a soggy chamois in the am.  

Dan Reiners said:

Jill,

Think of it as your "Pigpen" breakaway strategy on the Crit. Nobody will want to ride near you, so you break away and everybody will stay a safe distance downwind from you.  



The jerseys dry pretty quickly even after a sink wash, so you can just wash, rinse & repeat every day. I am sure if you look in the archives you'll find folks using a shower-in-your-kit strategy to cleaning their kit every day of a stage race.

wrap them up in a towel immediately post-shower to get the easy moisture quickly.  Definitely speeds up the drying process.

Also, take out those pins soon after you take the jersey off. Leave them in and they will leave rust spots that cannot be removed. #learnedthehardway.

Ok - the store will be open from tomorrow until Tuesday only so we can get the cross stuff in before mid season. This will be the last one until early next year.

Can we put a front page post and/or email for the clothing order.  People may miss it.

I'm blasting an email in a few minutes.

if you want to get a jump on it. 

Here you go.

https://custom.champ-sys.com/Login/en-US/Default.aspx

Anyone have suggestions for the right type of shoe covers in this part of the world?

Scott Kuhlke said:

Anyone have suggestions for the right type of shoe covers in this part of the world?

If you are going to ride outside through the winter, then the thickest neoprene/fleece booties you can find are mandatory. Wool socks and chemical foot warmers add another level of protection for those of us who aren't blessed with naturally hot feet.

And if you can afford it, I recommend a lighter weight shoe cover for those days when it's like 40-50 degrees.

There are no women's options available in the Razor bibs even though they do make a Women's Razor carbon bib.  Can we make these available?

They are called the Bella Razor bib shorts

Jill - we don't have proof for the Donna Forte line right now.

That's a shame.  I know Kayt had the razor bibs, so I guess Champsys must have changed their line.  I want to look cool like you guys in the razor bibs!

Is the store open through the end of the day Tuesday?