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Comments - Big hat, no cows
December 15, 2009
Two things, the most successful cyclists have always been able to get their back parallel to the ground, take a look at Eddy Merckx in flight. Second, I can't believe that many manufacturers charge 2/3 the price for products that are so inferior to Assos. I'm not being blinded by the brand either, after about 1/2 an hour on the bike the chamois on every other short I've owned starts to move to the left and making me very uncomfortable. This doesn't happen with Assos and I can ride in them for hours.
- Matthew, Kippax
December 10, 2009
Hey, Mike:
Is that pointy-headed white sheet aerodynamic?
- Ed, Omaha,NE
December 10, 2009
"big hat, no cows" isn't southern, it's texican. the south does not accept texicans.
- mike, greenville, sc
December 09, 2009
Naming JV as LLF is brilliant.
"Little Lord Fauntleroy" is now most often used as a term of derision. It describes a pompous spoiled brat, usually a young male, who takes his wealth and privilege for granted (while this is obviously not consistent with the original character, it is inspired by the perceived self-righteousness of the little lord, and an assumed odiousness in his overweening goodness)."
- Chuckles, TX
December 08, 2009
Moser getting aero on a big frame, no less. It's all elbows.
- Aaron, Boston
December 08, 2009
I was trying to buy some yoga pants for my lady yesterday - lululemon's sizing chart is probably the best I've seen.
The fact that they have almost 50 different kinds of $100 yoga pants sure as hell doesn't make it easy on a guy.
- Erik, Chicago
December 08, 2009
Wait Tommy D is getting an extension? I can't race to save my life, throw co-workers and others under the bus, have asthma, bad eyes and bad knees....Garmin sign me up!!! I'll get you prolly more press than he will. Listen I respect Pros and what they do and put up with, but really? What does he have over Vaughters? Pics? Video? I mean if in 2 years, he has the same results then what?Assitant DS with Garmin? I mean who better to lead a team than a guy who knows what he should have done to win races but didnt!
- Hung Low, Killadelphia
December 08, 2009
My dabbling in Triathlon during bike racing low season have given me an impression of athletes who are far less spending-happy than your typical cyclist. Whereas a typical road racer keeps 5-10 more or less functional road bikes in his garage; most triathletes keep only one, which is both for racing and training. You do the math...
- AM, All over the place...
December 08, 2009
a hearty second to the Assos weather chart. the absolutely best fucking thing ever put on an apparel manufacturers website
- nacho libre, sans-cashville (not sans for Assos!)
December 07, 2009
Assos is top shelf. Sure, it's damn expensive - but it is truly objectively better than any clothing brand sold here. Objective being provide comfort on the bike. If comfort isn't an issue - there's always other internet vendors with $30 bibs.
- Seb, Toronto
December 07, 2009
In reference to cooking versus tasting oil. Andy means that Olive Oil of that quality is better used without extreme heat. It looses stability and burns quite easily, it has a low heat resistance, smoking quality oil is a sin. Olive oil, extra virgin cold press, do not do well in extreme heat. I suggest cooking in neutral grape seed or canola oil and serving with a stream of lukewarm extra virgin olive oil.
- marco, roma
December 07, 2009
I agree with your assessment of the tri market 100%. I've been hearing that tri is "going to blow up" for the last ten years. Well said brother.
- Cru Doggy Dogg, Jonesboro, AR
December 07, 2009
I like Pereiro's dog but where is the shot of him hurtling down the side of the mountain in the '05 tour with the sandwich in his mouth?? baha.
- mitch, newcastle, AUS
December 07, 2009
On the sizing question some of the best measurements I have seen are on the Paul Smith website (www.paulsmith.co.uk). Particularly for trousers, they give the thigh and calf measurement - as a cyclist I *really* appreciate knowing that. The same would apply to cycling shorts.
- Angus Barber, Farnham, UK
December 07, 2009
Assos: Before I owned my first piece of Assos clothing I was always comfortable with my conclusion that it could never be worth the price. Buying my first pair of shorts ruined that notion as well as my budget forever ... clearly superior stuff ... although i'm not sure how to calculate the specific q/p ratio to ensure it lies above the curve. It's winter up here and the Fugujack, LL Winter tights and Winter glove kit have significantly extended my season - not just because they're warm but because it's a comfortable pleasure to do so in great quality garments.
- David, Toronto
December 07, 2009
What I like about ASSOS is their weather chart! Call it marketing, call it what you will, but ASSOS, despite the price, has done a real service for people in New England who ride a lot of the year in the 20 to 60 degree range through the weather chart they include with each product upon purchase. I did not ride in weather above 70 degrees this year (I am an early morning rider) until a June ride up Wagoneer's Gap in - not New England - Pennsylvania. What clothing combination is optimal for 52 degrees and light rain or 30 degrees and sunshine and heavy wind? They have a chart and piece of clothing for it. I have a very wide variety of their line - shorts, tights, base layers, jackets, hats and gloves - and all but their summer socks, their cotton caps and summer gloves have held up and performed just beautifully. In general 100% comfort and perfect fit. Their weather chart - my wife calls it a GARANIMAL chart - takes the guess work out every time. Four years after buying my first piece and I still have not come close to thinking about a substitute.
- Bruce, Acton, MA
December 07, 2009
Or rather, I should say that "tasting" and "cooking" is a false dichotomy. Rather, you should simply refer to better and worse qualities of olive oil from different regions. The varying climates and soils of different regions of Italy give a different character to their respective olive oils. However, if an oil is of low quality (such as chemically extracted oil or high acidity oil) it tends to be rather bland and it doesn't really where the olives were grown.
- Karl, Madison, WI
December 07, 2009
For us Texas sized folk, I believe the saying goes "all hat and no cattle". Either one works, I reckon. Great weekly updates re: "what's new" and your site/company never cease to impress me. Keep up the good work.
- Chad, Austin, Texas
December 07, 2009
There is no difference in "tasting" and "cooking" olive oil other than that most people tend to think that tasting should be higher quality oil. In fact, higher quality olive oil can make a big difference in a lot of cooking, Italian in particular. The burn/smoke point on just about any olive oil is the same, regardless of the quality.
- Karl, Madison, WI
December 07, 2009
Arc'teryx does a nice job with sizing info: http://arcteryx.com/sizing-charts.aspx
- Carson, Jackson, Wyo.
December 07, 2009
We want to know why you continue to sell ASSOS CLOTHING? it is insanely overpriced and NOT the quality price ratio is extremely skewed and not in the customers favor. Please discontinue your efforts with them and show us something fresh.
- TIM, Littleton, CO
December 07, 2009
FYI, it is "le" petit lapin, not "la."
- Blaireau, Yffiniac
December 07, 2009
Cingiale:razorback::prosciutto:??. Whatever it is, you should sell it.
- Nate, Berkeley, CA
December 07, 2009
I've always had success with Yoox's sizing chart http://www.yoox.com/cms/help/popup/size_clothingmen_nav_popup.asp They even have instructions on how to measure your hand for glove size...
- Adam Oakman, Austin
December 07, 2009
http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/index_why.htm
- Sam, Chicago
December 07, 2009
Moser was one with his machine. His bridge to the winning move in the final Ks of A Sunday in Hell, when he blew like a tornado right between two riders in no man's land, was pure genius and beauty.
- Tom, Allentown, PA
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