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2020.2.7
Title
Champion System Cycling Bib Shorts
Date(s)
- nd [2014-2018] (Creation)
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(2005-)
Administrative history
Champion System are a custom sports apparel company from Hong Kong with factories in Shenzhen and Thailand. The company was started by Louis Shih in 2005 and have been operating in the United Kingdom since about 2014. They specialise in customised clothing for cycling, triathlon and running.
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Black and white all-in-one cycling bib shorts (or suit) with padded crotch and ‘look mum no hands!’ print. The top part has a deep U-shaped neck opening in white textured mesh creating wide straps over the shoulders and a Y-shaped back. The edges of the neck and armholes are trimmed with white binding. The bottom half of the suit is black with thigh-length shorts. On each outer leg and across the lower back is the 'look mum no hands!' print. The Champion System logo of a stylised cyclist is on the inside leg in white and either side of the words on the back. The bottom of each leg has a pale blue and white stripe. There is a small white mesh patch pocket in the centre of the back.
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Label: champsys.uk / Men / XS Size
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Look Mum No Hands! is a cycle cafe combining a cafe, bicycle workshop, bar and exhibition space at 49 Old Street, Shoreditch, London. It was founded in 2010 and also sells branded cycle clothing.