Podium Cafe Kits - Now On Sale! [Update] LAST DAY!
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Ordering for Podium Cafe kits is now open. Please read ALL of the information below before ordering.
Update: Did we mention that Podium Cafe kits are now available?
Up-update: We will take orders until February 5, next Friday. We have a way to go to make the minimums, and we can't order stuff if we don't make minimums. But we also don't want to delay indefinitely either. So don't delay! Order ASAP!
Final(ish) Update: Going once, going twice . . .
First & Foremost: This is a cooperative at-cost project. That is, this project is the result of a number of us putting personal time and effort into designing, ordering, processing, and delivering the kits to our fellow PodiumCafe fans. The prices and shipping fees you see are designed to make sure that all costs are covered, and nothing more. If you have any questions, please ask them here. We want everybody to be happy!
Color: It's black. Sure, your monitor may tell you that it's brown, or perhaps even grey. But really? It's black.
Sizing: For sizing information, please consult the size chart at the end of the page. The cut of the jerseys is form-fitting. If you prefer a looser fit, size up. Also, if you are between sizes, I recommend choosing the bigger size. Feel free to ask questions here at the Cafe or contact Gav directly over email if you have questions about sizing. She did try on samples of the kit. If you want a closer look at the materials, check out Capo's custom catalog, here.
Women’s kit: Unfortunately we are unable to offer women’s specific jerseys, but the jerseys are available in XS. Also, we are offering a women's bib that has a shorter inseam or women’s chamois for the bib shorts at no extra charge. The women's inseam is 2.54cm/1" shorter than the standard bibs. Chamois differences are pictured below:
How To Order: You must pre-pay for all items. You may order as many or as few items as you like. It is not necessary to order a complete kit. Easy, no? Now, it gets a little complicated:
- US Orders - We will handle orders for shipping to US addresses through the Google Checkout buttons below. Click to add each item (after you've selected your size) to the Google Checkout cart. When you're ready to check out, hit the Google Checkout button on the top right of the box. It should be pretty clear from there. Update: due to the limited flexibility of the shipping cost calculators, we have them set to make the assumption that if you are ordering two items, you are ordering a bib and jersey (thus requiring shipping in a flat rate box, at $10.70). If it turns out that you have ordered, say, arm warmers and a hat (which would fit in a flat rate envelope, at $5.50), we will modify the order and charge a lower amount.
- Non-US Orders - For reasons entirely uninteresting to you, the Google Checkout order system will not automatically process orders for shipping outside of the US. So, please make note of the items you want, and send an email to doodsmak@gmail.com, specifying 1) the item(s) you want, including size 2) your shipping address, and 3) your preferred method of shipment (US parcel post (slow & cheap), US priority mail (not so slow, still kinda cheap), or UPS (fast, rather expensive)). One of us will manually calculate the total, including shipping, and send you an "invoice" via email. This invoice will contain a link back to a Google Checkout page that will allow you to pay with a credit card. Please note that Google imposes a 1% surcharge on non-US orders.
Delivery Time: You should receive your order in 8-12 weeks. As anyone who has done team or club kit orders knows, there can be delays in the production process. Please be patient. We will do our best to keep you updated on the progress of the order. Once we receive the order from Capo Forma, we will need to sort and send out the clothing to you. Please remember that the kit project is a volunteer effort. We will do our best to get your clothing to you as fast as possible, but there could be delays along the way, especially for international orders. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Important Note: All sales are final. Please read the product information and size charts carefully before placing your order. We can not process returns (because, well, there is nowhere to return it to!). Ready to buy kit? Get to clicking below. Happy Shopping!

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Gav what is the model of the bib short exactly?
I was googling reviews and charts because of my in betweenes of sizes and found slightly different size charts around the net. Not much different but since I am in between….
Your bike doesn't want to crash so relax and let it roll!!!
And don't be fooled
by the sizing chart. We aren’t doing socks, booties or gloves. The rest of the info there is relevant.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 21, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions
I was getting ready to ask about socks.
Tought about that a few days ago on the road/been out of the action. Black socks with the \o/ on it would complete the kit for me.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
black sox are as to white shorts in my book.
by Christopher See on Jan 23, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
what then
you guys going to throw on some silly white athletic socks with this kit? or the latest ‘event’ ride pair of socks? or don’t say it, the no sock tri geek look?
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
lol
gah, no socks is kinda yucky, unless you can afford to buy new shoes all the time, which i can’t.
we couldn’t do socks with this order cuz the minimum was really high. and since this is our very first time doing this, we weren’t sure what sort of interest level we would really have. if lots of people want socks, we’ll try to do an order at some point. but let’s get this one done and sealed first.
forget the socks
i’m ready for the skin suit. i don’t time trial but wearing it around the house will freak out my wife which will allow me to implement the \o/ arm waving and shouting. love it. seriously though, your work is incredible and this kit is awesome. ordering now…
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
rofl
I’m now picturing you vacuuming in a skinsuit. And sitting on the couch with pretzels and beer. All these things would be very funny.
clean quicker yes
but revealing. i absolutely can not let her see the post/pic of ballan. i might find myself vacuuming alone. ;(
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
Dang. I'm XL in Height (6' 2"), but L in Waist (33)...I hate sizing up.
Is there a fellow “long-torso-ian” out there with Capo experience?
"My facking goat didn’t wear Robes! Does he look Scottisch?!" Baron von Frinkenstein
Dude, my team kit is Capo made
I’m 6’3" and 180 lbs (32") waist, and the Large bibs and Medium jersey I ordered fit perfectly. The jersey is race cut, which I’m hoping the PdC jersey closely approximates.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
whoa...
…you ordered two sizes smaller on the bibs according to height… and they’re not, um, “high in the stride”, as they say? They don’t cramp your…um…style? Are you long legged / shorter torso?
I’m not just being silly, please do tell! I hate this cycling clothing sizing business, ugh…
"high in the stride"
is exactly my issue. Thx Drewd, I’ll give the L a try.
"My facking goat didn’t wear Robes! Does he look Scottisch?!" Baron von Frinkenstein
by swells on Jan 21, 2010 4:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Indeed, the Large bibs work just fine and the boys still have room to breath
Though by the chart above I may go with a Large jersey. The medium looks smallish.
I’ve got a 34" inseam, so I guess I would be long in the legs and short in the torso.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
I can post pictures of you running at gloucester for visuals. :-)
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
now Drew and Johnw got me confused
I am 185 (6’ 1’’ right?) and have a 88cm inseam that is 34 and 1/5 aprox. I was thinkking on going for the XL according to the table.
But drew is higher than me with almost the same inseam and uses L while johnw is a little shorter and lighter but uses M!!
Should I go to the Large? I am not sure I will be able to find Capo in Chile to give a try on an real kit. I recently bought 2XU bibs and I bought it XL.
Totally confused.
Your bike doesn't want to crash so relax and let it roll!!!
are you sure about that inseam?
Because that’s a . . . big inseam. I’m 6’1", and am on the edge between L and XL. But that’s mostly an issue of circumference, and not height . . .
if inseam is the height of
hum…the measure from the floor to…hum between your legs….yes I am sure. i have measured with different methods and that is right.
Your bike doesn't want to crash so relax and let it roll!!!
and i weight like 82 kg
180 pounds…right?
Your bike doesn't want to crash so relax and let it roll!!!
34" inseam?
If you are only 1" (2.54 cm) taller than me, but your inseam is almost 2" longer, then your torso is shorter than mine.
In my mind, torso height (crotch to shoulders) is the big factor when buying bibs. I find that the M Capo bibs give me sufficient room. It’s snug, but only when standing. When I’m riding there is more “clearance” due to the seated position. The caveat to all of that is weight. If you carry more weight, you may need a L.
Now, let me say that I have ridden in L Capo bibs. They still fit, they are just a bit looser. If you are concerned I would go with the L.
I would second that
I’d rather be a little tight in the shorts than too loose. That is disastrous. Fhe L’s fit me perfectly, but that may also be a factor of a 32" waist than anything else.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
anyway i thinK your measures are more similar to mine
same inseam, same weight and you are taller.
sure this bibs are not to tight and the boys have room to breath?
Your bike doesn't want to crash so relax and let it roll!!!
Yeah, no worries
Though ‘breath’ in bibs is a relative term, isn’t it? Let’s put it this way – they’re not strangulated.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
Sure.
I have my waist measure also and is 33. So a I am little fatter it seems. But if you are taller than me with the same inseam it means that the braces will not be over tight which is my concern.
I am thinking on L.
Your bike doesn't want to crash so relax and let it roll!!!
Should work fine
And Jens….you knew what you were getting into.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
yes I think i may have long legs
my doubts was in fact if I should go for the L or XL. I bought I 2XU bib short and it was XL. a bit loose on the legs, but i felt the large was too tight on the shoulders.
Your bike doesn't want to crash so relax and let it roll!!!
Buy L and extend the braces
Just cut the braces on the shoulders and stitch a soft piece of cloth between the ends.
very helpful, thanks!
you’re almost exactly my size – i run a few lbs lighter and can still get in a 31, but i think L will do the trick! doodsmak can expect an email… :-)
Where is the student reduction?!
Well.. Never mind! I hope you can sell tons! So the Podiumcafe can upgrade his headquarter
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Such a hard life!
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Pick one!

"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
haha! - that should work, give that man a discount
if he doesn’t actually own a bike, he can steal one
Updated to include new shipping information
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Update: due to the limited flexibility of the shipping cost calculators, we have them set to make the assumption that if you are ordering two items, you are ordering a bib and jersey (thus requiring shipping in a flat rate box, at $10.70). If it turns out that you have ordered, say, arm warmers and a hat (which would fit in a flat rate envelope, at $5.50), we will modify the order and charge a lower amount.
How long is the pre order period open?
then will there be a regular order period too? he he heh… Scrambling madly for some extra change…
by Christopher See on Jan 21, 2010 4:56 PM EST reply actions
Well,
you do at least need to give people who get paid at the end of the month time to get paid, I think! ;-)
that's gonna be unfortunate.
The economy in my world is going to be ^%^@ed up for much longer than a week.
by Christopher See on Jan 22, 2010 3:39 AM EST up reply actions
Not sure if this is a widespread issue, but twice I've had message saying
‘Failed to open product list’…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Works for me w/ OSX 10.6 & Safari
However, we are not in the US, so we should order by mail (doodsmak@gmail.com) instead of using this form.
There's a big blank white spot
between important note and sizing chart
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Safari... Thought I should tell you. Will try another browser later.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It might be a browser setting, though I'm not sure
Do me a favor and check the following:
On your Safari browser, go to Preferences. Then, go to Security. In the Security window, under Web Content, make sure the boxes next to Enable plug-ins, Enable Java, and Enable Java-Script are all checked.
Let us know if they are and it still doesn’t work. Thanks :-)
Muashaha you asked Seahorse....
Muahahaha.. Something with computers..
Muahahaha.. Something with computers..Muahahah
She finally know ow the reply function works.. :)
Ooh.. And it was friendl laugh Seahorse.. We all have our own and other qualities ;)
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Question: What company makes these for PC?
This is so timely… I have to order jerseys for our company participants in a group ride coming up. Also, if anyone has other suggestions of good companies for making small runs (<10) of jerseys, I much appreciate it.
Capo Forma.
See the link above, under “Sizing”. Not sure that their minimums are, but it can’t hurt to check. I’ve also had experience with Champion System. Quality is middle-of-the-road*, but they may be amenable to smaller runs.
*That is, I still have my kits a couple of years later, but they’re not the first I reach for, when thinking about a long ride ahead of me.
I always worry about the hips.
The men’s small jersey would probably do me but I do often find that it’s too small, like, below the waist. Not much can be done I guess as the men’s medium would be way too big around the bust!
Hmm, yes
This is always difficult. I wish we could offer a womens cut jersey. The small does fit snugly at the hips. The medium will get longer – longer in the body and longer in the sleeves. For me, the small has a race-type fit – I’d wear it if I wanted a streamliney sized jersey, while the medium fit more relaxed with a bit of flappage. I think at your height, the small would probably fit better overall. I’m somewhere in the neighborhood of 5’10" ;-)
Adding..
The size you usually buy for pro replica kits and such will probably work for these, too :-)
Things is, I usually get medium in pro replica kits.
I’m shaped in a womanly sort of way you see…I’m not stick thin and my hips, like, go out a bit. But I’m only 5’4’’ and my bust is smaller than 38!! I’d rather it were too loose than too tight as I don’t want a tummy-clinger which makes me look fat. Do you think I should go for the medium…? I’ve never found mediums too long, and I think you’re probably thinner than me so if a small is snug on you….arrrgh, this is too complicated!
Hmm.
I think medium would probably work better for you. Shoot me a line over maily and we can chat more about girly stuff.
Imagine how this chat continues...
Think hard, Think hard..
Eeh can’t.. Head is chrashing…
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Tread carefully here Albertina
Consider this before you toy with Frinking: Can his head take more “chrashing”?
So you both don't trim your chest hair?!
Eeeeewwwww….
And Jens.. I survived Dan
p.s You really should do that
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Looking forward to mine
I needed a set of armwarmers too, so it will be nice to remember Hoste on all of those chilly rides…
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
I love the "doodsmak" email address.
Those Euros (and others) always getting doodsmaked by google checkout.
ssssh...
I just got new gruppo funding approved thru the house finance committee. I’ve got pre-approval for this kit, in the form of “that looks nice”…but I need shoes worse. We’ll see how I make out after this next payday when the crazy OT is kicked in.
OK—-gotta go. Can’t let itsmrswells see me typing…
"My facking goat didn’t wear Robes! Does he look Scottisch?!" Baron von Frinkenstein
ordered!
all except bibs …. my wife giggles when I wear bibs.
thx for the work of the designers and organizers
Moo
My GF laughs at bibs too
But she’s not the one wearing them, so I just ignore it.
by Douglas Ansel on Jan 23, 2010 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
I'm thinking
it’s less of a “tee-hee” giggle and more of a “bwa-ha” giggle. But that is none of my business.
I would think it's more of a "mwah-ha-ha" giggle at your house
what with the gimp suit thing and all. But again, none of my business.
desperation is the mother of all invention....
by Christopher See on Jan 28, 2010 3:26 AM EST up reply actions
The Wife Suprised Me!
with an ordered PdC Jersey and armwarmers for my birthday.
She actually had to make up an excuse to keep me from ordering first, bless her.
Can’t wait to see them. Capo makes some great stuff. I’ve been wearing Bergamo/Capo stuff for years and I can attest to it’s high quality.
Flahutes: Harden the F--k Up!
Just ordered mine
We’ll have to keep an eye out around the ’hood.
"The road is our agony, but also our daily bread; and at night, when it is deserted and the moon glistens on the asphalt, the ridiculous dreams of racers like us pass up and down it."
--Dino Buzzati
Megabeth. Time to get Sui back in the basement
He needs to start knitting those armwarmers, I just payed for my order.
Chop chop Sui.
Ok, I've been waiting four years to do the "chop sui" thing. Never found the right moment.
I should have known that you’d get to it first. :-) Nicely done.
Gav. Do you have any experience in trying to explain things to very small children?
If not, I wish you good luck here.
Hehehehehehehe
Don’t worry Gav- the following Monday is fine :-)
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
don't stress over the sizing
if it doesn’t fit, order another one. a)helps PDC, and b) i have a feeling this first run of apparel is going to sell out and become highly sought after garments commanding enormous prices on ebay. any extra item might fetch a nice profit.
in fact, it will be interesting to see who gets a professional’s autograph on a pdc jersey first!
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
Signatures from all PdC'ers on one shirt!
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
i don't really get how that would work.
but then again i’m a bit slow and don’t understand why a pro rider currently under suspension would condone his girlfriend injecting CERA.
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
I was once a member of a web site
that had two jerseys that traveled around the world getting signed.
Basically, people kept handing it off during travels. It allowed a lot of people to meet up, share rides, etc.
Moo
But what charity
would we donate the auction proceeds to?
I like this
“PdC Kits… now available for hording!”
Go for it! THe more you order, the more the price… probably stays the same.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
cleaned up...
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 29, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
How many more warnings until this pos comes in CAPS?
Wigglypuff Cav Crunch, Breakfast of Madison Champions!
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 30, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Ok for whatever reason I can't see any of the product...
Can someone put th link up again so i can see if it works…
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
here
http://www.podiumcafe.com/2010/1/19/1259345/announcing-the-official-podium
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 1, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
We can wait
a few days at least.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 5, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
For today...
we need to get the commitment numbers so we can get Capo to fire up the machines. From there we can place the order and we don’t have to entirely pay it off on the day we place it.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 5, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Have you already reached the minimum required to go?
Else Sui will by me an outfit.. He don’t know that yet but he will
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
I don't know
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 5, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
Man u guys can be picky!!!
Now imagine if I started getting pedantic about custom fit. I’m a cyclist in a skinny runners body, my genitals have been de-constructed and I just rode a few 500 weeks.
The surf on the NSW Central Coast is huge at the mo..the Pdc limo is loving it!
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
by Flatbagger on Feb 5, 2010 5:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
For a fee
I am sure Capo could have the shorts taken in to suit you. Most self-respecting outfitters will cater to guys logging 500-mile weeks.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 5, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
Jersey Ordered
Hope its not too late…… Love the design, nice job!

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