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Ronald
July 15th 03, 08:41 PM
> I had no idea how much extra weight I was carrying. Good thing Nike
> has come to the rescue with a 27% lighter "climbing jersey."
25% of this weigth reduction is achieved by lightening your wallet.
"Doug" > wrote in message ...
> Hey all,
>
> I had no idea how much extra weight I was carrying. Good thing Nike
> has come to the rescue with a 27% lighter "climbing jersey."
>
> -----
> Nike claims that their featherweight Hors Categorie climbing jersey is
> 27 percent lighter due to the use of ultra-light fabrics. We didn't
> weigh the HC jersey, but its gossamer feel and futuristic look will
> certainly attract attention. Armstrong and USPS will reportedly use
> this jersey in the Tour's mountain stages, while Nike will also supply
> this to the leaders, green, spotted and white jerseys used to sponsor
> the Tour De France.
> -----
>
> http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2003/features/trek_nike
>
> Doug
Gary
July 16th 03, 12:35 AM
Make my jersey legal!
Doug wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I had no idea how much extra weight I was carrying. Good thing Nike
> has come to the rescue with a 27% lighter "climbing jersey."
>
> -----
> Nike claims that their featherweight Hors Categorie climbing jersey is
> 27 percent lighter due to the use of ultra-light fabrics. We didn't
> weigh the HC jersey, but its gossamer feel and futuristic look will
> certainly attract attention. Armstrong and USPS will reportedly use
> this jersey in the Tour's mountain stages, while Nike will also supply
> this to the leaders, green, spotted and white jerseys used to sponsor
> the Tour De France.
> -----
>
> http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2003/features/trek_nike
>
> Doug
Werehatrack
July 16th 03, 02:06 AM
On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 18:35:55 -0500, Gary > may have
said:
>Make my jersey legal!
>
Next they'll be weighing the competitors' shorts.
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Paul Southworth
July 16th 03, 02:55 AM
In article >,
Doug > wrote:
>Hey all,
>
>I had no idea how much extra weight I was carrying. Good thing Nike
>has come to the rescue with a 27% lighter "climbing jersey."
Next will be an invisible climbing "skin suit" for maximum weight
savings.
Qui si parla Campagnolo
July 16th 03, 01:32 PM
Rault-<< Next they'll be weighing the competitors' shorts. >><BR><BR>
Surprized that some team hasn't painted on a jersey.
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dianne_1234
July 16th 03, 07:34 PM
(Paul Southworth) wrote in message >...
> In article >,
> Doug > wrote:
> >Hey all,
> >
> >I had no idea how much extra weight I was carrying. Good thing Nike
> >has come to the rescue with a 27% lighter "climbing jersey."
>
> Next will be an invisible climbing "skin suit" for maximum weight
> savings.
"The Emperor's new Skin Suit"
Mike S.
July 16th 03, 08:27 PM
> >Hey all,
> >
> >I had no idea how much extra weight I was carrying. Good thing Nike
> >has come to the rescue with a 27% lighter "climbing jersey."
>
> Next will be an invisible climbing "skin suit" for maximum weight
> savings.
>
Didn't that guy in TX have one of them with the "modesty thong" in it?
Mike
Chris Zacho The Wheelman
July 17th 03, 12:42 AM
As long as they don't go under the UCI's jersey weight limit... ;-3)
May you have the wind at your back.
And a really low gear for the hills!
Chris
Chris'Z Corner
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Werehatrack > wrote:
>
> Use temporary tattoos for the ads. Sell the most interesting spaces
> for a higher fee.
Invisable skins suits or painted on jerseys... H'mmm it's about time they
allow some women on the tour.
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