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Flock of Cycles T-Shirt!

I designed some t-shirts for Flock of Cycles. I am going to order them in a couple days so they are here for our June ride.


If you would please take a short survey so I have a better idea what to order, that would be super fantastic.


Click here to take survey


Thanks,

Dan




(I have this in vector format too, PM me know if you have a use for that.)


dwillen
2010-06-02 02:30:38

Love it. Count me in (medium AA tee)


mustion
2010-06-02 02:48:26

Rad! Like the graphic.

I would have preferred the shirt in a purple with black zebra stripe, but beggars can't be choosers.


edmonds59
2010-06-02 03:28:24

Dig it. Maybe an assortment of colors would be nice though. I think that a rainbow of bright colored shirts would better suit the general attitude of the flock. In any case, I'm down for one.


rick
2010-06-02 12:32:32

Luv it. Perhaps an ndromb tall bike?


88ms88
2010-06-02 14:13:54

Yea, I wanted to do multiple colors, but getting correct sizes in various colors and trying to coordinate that with the printer would be a nightmare. I made the executive decision to make them all yellow. If you really, really, really hate yellow, let me know (and provide your own shirt before tomorrowish) and I'll see what I can do. No promises!


I pay for the screen setup once, and they keep it for future printings. So next round (if I recover what I spend this round) will be a different color.


I thought about making a tall bike one, but I think we can leave that for the ndromb fan club t-shirts.


One of the feedbacks I received was asking for a more 80s font. I'm cool with that, and its easy enough to change. If you have an 80s font you think would look good, let me know and I'll use that.


dwillen
2010-06-02 16:45:01

I thought about making a tall bike one, but I think we can leave that for the ndromb fan club t-shirts.


I hope I never see that.


ndromb
2010-06-02 16:54:00

I hope I never see that.


If you keep riding around on that crazy contraption, you are bound to acquire a bumperbike-like following sooner or later.


dwillen
2010-06-02 18:13:15

FOC shirt #2 would be both tall bikes and reddan on a 'bent, riding in the middle


stuinmccandless
2010-06-02 20:06:29

I'm in the process of designing a bicycling-centric shirt I hope to print in the next month or so... once I set up the screen I'll show the design and see if anyone wants on printed... it'll be a less formal thing (i.e. you could provide your own garment if you like cause I'm hand-printing)


mustion
2010-06-02 22:45:17

haha, "80s font" was me although i don't really know what i meant by that... pistols is a little early, i guess we could always go to the well one more time:



or




salty
2010-06-03 01:23:41

When I think of "80s" and "font", I think "digital". As in, everything used some sort of digital-display font in the 1980s. What was that news show, 48 Hours?


mustion
2010-06-03 01:38:00

Salty, that first font is a tricky one. I tried every search/ID method I know, including looking through lists of fonts. It has serifs in the wrong places to match most fonts, and the O's are smushed. It looks neat, but I'm guessing it was hand drawn.


The second font is almost certainly Helvetica. It is so ubiquitous they made a documentary about it.


Sex Pistols one looks cool, but doesn't match real well with the rest of the art. If anyone has a specific font that they think would work, give me a link.


Also, I only have 6 people that want a polyester wicking type shirt according to the survey. They are expensive enough I'm not going to order a lot extra, so if you really want one, make it known sometime soon.


dwillen
2010-06-03 05:07:12

I'm not really into the whole Flock of Cycles thing but have been following along on the CM debate and beyond...


For all the talk about helmets and brakes and lights I can't help but find it humorous that the shirt design above has none of them. Luckily he or she has a cell phone though.


bradq
2010-06-03 12:56:08

with all that hair, who needs a helmet?


imakwik1
2010-06-03 13:34:36

Good call BradQ, I'll add that stuff tonight. What size shirt do you want?


By the way, it is a him.



The 80s were a tough time gender identification, I'll admit.


dwillen
2010-06-03 14:55:15

Brad, that is a very valid point.


ndromb
2010-06-03 15:08:03

Technically, they arent actually riding the bike on the shirt, so.. maybe just a helmet in hand or something?


netviln
2010-06-03 16:42:23

Already done. Cellphone magically transmorphed into a helmet.



Working on brakes and a headlight.


dwillen
2010-06-03 17:06:30

toit


netviln
2010-06-03 17:14:40

Looks good!


ndromb
2010-06-03 17:15:30

The "computerfont" in that huge series seemed to me most appropriate, very Tron or War Games. My god that was a fantastic decade for movies. For some reason, Ah-Ha's Take Me On started running through my head when I saw the design. Probably because their music was more memorable than their hair (and the video was awesome).


ejwme
2010-06-03 17:40:58

he only needs a front brake! he's obviously riding a fixie with that hair...


zing


imakwik1
2010-06-03 20:40:54

With all your constructive comments:



dwillen
2010-06-04 04:01:57

I don't care for the font....


You edits are awesome though!


ndromb
2010-06-04 04:05:32

I thought I was the only one that didn't care for that font.


I agree it looks 80s, but it doesn't really go with the rest of the design. If nobody has any huge objections I'll just stick with the original font:



The typesetter in me is happier already.


dwillen
2010-06-04 04:35:03

I wasn't in love with the first one, but I don't care for the second one at all.


ndromb
2010-06-04 04:46:49

What Nick said.


robjdlc
2010-06-04 04:48:39

Still open to specific suggestions!


dwillen
2010-06-04 05:00:41

I say just run with it.


ndromb
2010-06-04 05:18:06

Aerial? (sic)


edmonds59
2010-06-04 11:36:14

If you wanted to take the modern hipster route, you could go with Helvetica, otherwise I'd say stick with the original.


robjdlc
2010-06-04 13:45:10

Oh man I am so good at mspaint.




joeframbach
2010-06-04 13:47:08



marko82
2010-06-04 15:27:51

It took me a bit to realize those are birds. What font is that?


dwillen
2010-06-04 15:29:05

I don't have an opinion on the font, although I liked the tron-esque computer font personally, I agree it doesn't "go" with the design.


But, I WANT a shirt now. Is it too late to order?


swalfoort
2010-06-04 15:43:11

Swalfoort,


It isn't too late. Take my survey so I know for sure what size you want.


Everyone else,


Thank you for your input. I think it has improved since the initial post.


For the people who hate yellow, I'll see if I can mix and match a few different colors in there. We can be the rainbow colored FOC.


I changed the font. It has less serifs than Times, and I made took the liberty of rolling some wheels over the O's. I don't have time to muck around with it today at work, and I have to bring it to the shop tonight so we have shirts for FOC, so this will be the final design.



Thanks again all!


dwillen
2010-06-04 15:53:40

i was feeling bad for starting the font controversy but that last one with the wheels is really cool


salty
2010-06-04 15:58:08

I will order one if you can get non yellow. I like the latest font version too.


tabby
2010-06-04 16:00:15

:)


marko82
2010-06-04 16:00:51

Tabby, I'll do my best. Are you going to be at FOC in a couple weeks? Which size did you want?


dwillen
2010-06-04 16:10:56

yes, I'll be there. I missed the first one cause I was OOT :( I could use a size small.


tabby
2010-06-04 17:43:25

Just a thought.. besides the initial order, you could put the graphic on something like cafe press (I know its expensive, but.. ) then the FoC could be on everything from mugs to thong underwear. And who wouldnt want 80's hipster thong underwear.


netviln
2010-06-04 18:06:29

I would, but then I'd have to start wearing underwear.


joeframbach
2010-06-04 18:08:17

@Joe - haha!


Really like the upgraded tee design!! :)


bikeygirl
2010-06-04 18:12:04

Not a fan of the diagonal racing stripe?


joeframbach
2010-06-04 18:17:37

Netviln, I'll make the logo available to whoever wants to do that.


I was thinking it may be neat to stick on a flier and put it up in a few coffee shops, or hand it out to people who are interested. The girl that I buy my morning coffee from (a soon-to-be cyclist) keeps asking me about it and I wish I had something to hand out.


dwillen
2010-06-04 18:19:41

Joe, the stripe actually looks pretty cool, but I think the overall size of the thing would have to be reduced if we did that. The dimensions it is in right now fit well on a shirt, if I made it much wider it would have to be scaled down.


dwillen
2010-06-04 18:21:15

Verdict on the latest iteration: perfect.


robjdlc
2010-06-04 18:21:17

@salty - Thanks for starting the font discussion. It encouraged me to explore the fonts available through Office 2007.


Amazing stuff@! Who knew there were fonts like chiller, chick, or freshbot. Now I have to find a reason to use them! And yes, I know there are people on this very board, and in the world at large, who know all about fonts. Me, I am an arial, calibri, times new roman kinda girl....or at least that's the sort of office I work in.


swalfoort
2010-06-04 19:27:40

Arial. Psshh. Helvetica is far superior.


joeframbach
2010-06-04 19:35:06

I just talked to the printer. They will mix and match whatever colors you guys want:


http://store.americanapparel.net/2001.html (I think I can get most of those, probably not the online only ones though)


Stipulation being, the ink is black, so the shirt needs to be light enough that it will show up. Email () a few color choices before 5:30 today if you don't like Sunshine. I'll get as many different colors as I can.


dwillen
2010-06-04 19:44:24

I filled out the survey with medium. I hope I have one reserved!


joeframbach
2010-06-04 19:57:45

Joe, yes. I'll have extra of the normal shirts. Like I said, the polyester wicking ones I am going to only print what people requested on the survey.


dwillen
2010-06-04 20:10:54

Dan, can I make my shirt "grass" (S)?


ndromb
2010-06-04 20:47:55

I ordered a large AA on the survey. Can I get mine in turquoise? Awesome!


swalfoort
2010-06-04 20:59:54

Yea, Nick and Swalfoort, I'll get those.


Nick, did you fill out the survey? are one of these tech-t ones for you?


dwillen
2010-06-04 21:15:25

Yep, a small.


ndromb
2010-06-04 21:38:26

I ordered all sorts of different colored shirts. If you didn't reserve a color here or by email, it'll be first come, first serve on FOC day.


dwillen
2010-06-05 00:03:48

Ok im new here, I have been riding on my own for a few years. could someone tell me about the flock of cycles and give me a link


Thanks

Dback


dbacklover
2010-06-05 01:16:24

Hey Dback,


Flock of Cycles is a friendly group ride the second to the last Friday of every month. We meet at Dippy (in Oakland, by the Library) at 6 pm and leave by 6:30. It is slower paced and the goal is to have fun and not piss off any other road users. Last month we had a couple of sound systems going and we rocked out to 80s music on a 22-mile ride around Pittsburgh. It is a great way to get to know a lot of the people on the board here, and there are plenty of opportunities to go on FOC-style rides with these same people throughout the month.


Here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=116796701686409&ref=ts


Hope to see you there on the 18th!


dwillen
2010-06-05 01:53:35

Dback, you should definitely try to make it out to FOC. Last month we had a post-ride party at my place, this month we are planning a post-ride picnic.


ndromb
2010-06-05 02:11:27

dwillen,


Looks like I'll be out of town for next FOC (will it be on the 18th?) is there another way I could buy a shirt? Size medium AA, please :)


noah-mustion
2010-06-05 04:24:10

Yea, I'll post here when I get them in (sometime next week) and you guys can meet up with me somewhere if you want them before/after FOC time. I got plenty of extra medium in all sorts of colors.


dwillen
2010-06-05 06:51:10

Sounds great and I will make a serious attempt to make it to the ride. I will also let my biking friends who arent a part of this forum know about it.


dbacklover
2010-06-05 11:46:28

so, you won't be going with comic sans?


hiddenvariable
2010-06-05 16:38:07

I would prefer Algerian. It's certainly used by everyone else in this city, it seems.


noah-mustion
2010-06-05 19:36:21

IMPACT PLEASE


imakwik1
2010-06-07 06:08:02


They turned out awesome. I got a little of every flavor. First come, first serve on the colors (if you contacted me previously I'll save you what you asked for). This Friday, 6:00 pm at Dippy. Cotton ones are $10 each.


If you can't make it this Friday, but still want a shirt, or you just can't wait until Friday to get yours, send me email and we can figure something out.


dwillen
2010-06-15 01:11:07

i love the pink one. i'm gone this weekend though. email sent.


noah-mustion
2010-06-15 01:41:49

Orange or purple! Small!!


Dang it! I can't make it to the ride! Or only for abit!

Awesome job Dan!!!!


bikeygirl
2010-06-15 02:08:09

You will probably have to settle for a purple one bikeygirl, those stacks are by size. The L/XL/XXL is the one in the middle. The small and medium are on either side. Not sure why I didn't get any orange/dark blue in smaller sizes.


The far left pile is the polyester wicking ones. I got only enough of those for the people who filled out the survey asking for one.


If you can't come Friday, I'll be happy to meet you guys any day this week. The easiest for me is Schenley Plaza after work, at around 6-6:30pm.


dwillen
2010-06-15 04:00:36

I can't wait!


ndromb
2010-06-15 04:42:23

Sweet. Lookin' forward to Friday and some new threads...


reddan
2010-06-15 11:55:52

It dawned on me yesterday that I won't be at this months FOC because I'm the photographer for the Mattress Factory's Urban Garden Party, which is on friday.


robjdlc
2010-06-15 21:30:19