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dirtmistress · 06-04-2008, 12:25 PM

I was wandering through my LBS today and came across a Rock and Republic jersey. I may not like MB but I did like the jersey and the colors.
Maybe I'll get it for 79.99 with my 20% discount.
I don't see who makes it though.
Voler? Pearl Izumi? Oh! It's HIS clothing line. Mr. Ball's!
WHAAAT?? 209.00 DOLLARS??? For a jersey? Is he crazy?? What balls!!
The bib shorts were 229.00. I would have thought those would be over 300 if the jersey is 209.

The ultimate fashion statement I guess.
The design is nice but Holy Crap! Paging Mr. Ball. Reality calling on line 1 2 3 4 5...

allison · 06-04-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmistress

I was wandering through my LBS today and came across a Rock and Republic jersey. I may not like MB but I did like the jersey and the colors.
Maybe I'll get it for 79.99 with my 20% discount.
I don't see who makes it though.
Voler? Pearl Izumi? Oh! It's HIS clothing line. Mr. Ball's!
WHAAAT?? 209.00 DOLLARS??? For a jersey? Is he crazy?? What balls!!
The bib shorts were 229.00. I would have thought those would be over 300 if the jersey is 209.

The ultimate fashion statement I guess.
The design is nice but Holy Crap! Paging Mr. Ball. Reality calling on line 1 2 3 4 5...

They discussed this on RBR about a week or so ago.

Still nice kits, oh yeah, and cheaper than Assos

shudder · 06-04-2008, 01:08 PM

Far and away the most radical kit available today (for a price, of course...)

Just bitchen.

I've been waiting since the TOC (where I took the above pic in Feb) to pick one up... guess I will have to wait a lot longer. A loooooot longer.

shud

JohnnyDalton · 06-04-2008, 04:21 PM

For that price maybe they're going to through in a De Rosa Frame, or a podium girl...

CPATCRASH · 06-04-2008, 04:34 PM

I have always thought it was silly to wear a full kit unless your fast as hell. Otherwise you just look like the dufas in the polkadot climbing jersey with a triple IMHO.

SheDevil · 06-04-2008, 04:40 PM

Apparently you haven't ridden with Dirtmistress

CPATCRASH · 06-04-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SheDevil

Apparently you haven't ridden with Dirtmistress

OOPS! Hope I didn't offend anyone. If you know me you know it wouldn't be the first time. I will have to show up next tuesday wearing something roadie like.

SheDevil · 06-04-2008, 04:49 PM

Neh.....I agree.....the jerseys are sometimes lame....and I'm a roadie convert and refused to wear the kits. The mistress is a good rider tho....and a tough cookie....she can wear what she wants (and it usually doesn't match but never mention that where she can hear you) LOL

CPATCRASH · 06-04-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SheDevil

Neh.....I agree.....the jerseys are lame....and I'm a roadie convert and refused to wear the kits. The mistress is a good rider tho....and a tough cookie....she can wear what she wants (and it usually doesn't match but never mention that where she can hear you) LOL

Any woman that can ride with a squirrel between her boobs for 40 miles must be fast!

SheDevil · 06-04-2008, 04:54 PM

LMAO!!!!!!!!!! And a bit nutty!!!!!

dirtmistress · 06-04-2008, 05:06 PM

All about me!

CPATCRASH · 06-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Wait! It's my world!

dirtmistress · 06-04-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyDalton

For that price maybe they're going to through in a De Rosa Frame, or a podium girl...

I agree. I'll take either.

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Originally Posted by allison

They discussed this on RBR about a week or so ago.

Still nice kits, oh yeah, and cheaper than Assos

I was looking for the thread but couldn't find it. What was the general consensus? Do you recall? (if you even see this post)

Pain Freak · 06-04-2008, 05:43 PM

I wear my road kit because it's a club kit and a lot of us wear them. Plus it makes me look fast

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I seen those jerseys for sale. I couldn't believe the price and I've yet to see anyone wearing the kit outside of a guy I know on the team. I asked him for a jersey and he told me he'd get me one. But now that I know the price I'll have to tell him to forget it unless he can get it for free, I don't want him paying for it as he usually gets jerseys and stuff for free.

Knuckledragger · 06-04-2008, 05:46 PM

I scraped up $8.00 for a water bottle..... Couldn't justify much more than that.....

C.K.

Pain Freak · 06-04-2008, 05:49 PM

Kind of hard knowing the money your spending might end up in Mr Balls pocket.

Pickettt · 06-04-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

I have always thought it was silly to wear a full kit unless your fast as hell. Otherwise you just look like the dufas in the polkadot climbing jersey with a triple IMHO.

Even if it's the kit of the company that sponsors you?

SheDevil · 06-04-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Kind of hard knowing the money your spending might end up in Mr Balls pocket.

I just bought a pair of Rock and Republic jeans....yeh I'm a bit slow on the 2+2 thing....but it made me cringe a bit knowing I supported that design concept. Meh...what do you do... my jeans make my butt look good...I turned the other cheek

06-04-2008, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	I have always thought it was silly to wear a full kit unless your fast as hell. Otherwise you just look like the dufas in the polkadot climbing jersey with a triple IMHO. __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

06-04-2008, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
SheDevil Manah manah...	Apparently you haven't ridden with Dirtmistress __________________ Suffering on a bike is noble, as it reflects the full blooming of the will.

06-04-2008, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
SheDevil Manah manah...	Neh.....I agree.....the jerseys are sometimes lame....and I'm a roadie convert and refused to wear the kits. The mistress is a good rider tho....and a tough cookie....she can wear what she wants (and it usually doesn't match but never mention that where she can hear you) LOL __________________ Suffering on a bike is noble, as it reflects the full blooming of the will.

06-04-2008, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
SheDevil Manah manah...	LMAO!!!!!!!!!! And a bit nutty!!!!! __________________ Suffering on a bike is noble, as it reflects the full blooming of the will.

06-04-2008, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	Wait! It's my world! __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

06-04-2008, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtmistress	Michael Ball! Holy crap!! I was wandering through my LBS today and came across a Rock and Republic jersey. I may not like MB but I did like the jersey and the colors. Maybe I'll get it for 79.99 with my 20% discount. I don't see who makes it though. Voler? Pearl Izumi? Oh! It's HIS clothing line. Mr. Ball's! WHAAAT?? 209.00 DOLLARS??? For a jersey? Is he crazy?? What balls!! The bib shorts were 229.00. I would have thought those would be over 300 if the jersey is 209. The ultimate fashion statement I guess. The design is nice but Holy Crap! Paging Mr. Ball. Reality calling on line 1 2 3 4 5... __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ Shannon; "You see the problem is that God gave men a brain and a penis...but only enough blood to run one at a time".

06-04-2008, 01:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
shudder dirt shucker	Far and away the most radical kit available today (for a price, of course...) Just bitchen. I've been waiting since the TOC (where I took the above pic in Feb) to pick one up... guess I will have to wait a lot longer. A loooooot longer. shud

06-04-2008, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
JohnnyDalton Member	For that price maybe they're going to through in a De Rosa Frame, or a podium girl...

06-04-2008, 05:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
dirtmistress	That's how I like it!! All about me! __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ Shannon; "You see the problem is that God gave men a brain and a penis...but only enough blood to run one at a time".

06-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	I wear my road kit because it's a club kit and a lot of us wear them. Plus it makes me look fast . I seen those jerseys for sale. I couldn't believe the price and I've yet to see anyone wearing the kit outside of a guy I know on the team. I asked him for a jersey and he told me he'd get me one. But now that I know the price I'll have to tell him to forget it unless he can get it for free, I don't want him paying for it as he usually gets jerseys and stuff for free. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

06-04-2008, 05:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Knuckledragger Senior Member	I scraped up $8.00 for a water bottle..... Couldn't justify much more than that..... C.K. __________________ Cohort Skates "No Used To Be's" 2009 Race Resume Link - Click Me!

06-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	Kind of hard knowing the money your spending might end up in Mr Balls pocket. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

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