Commute by Bike T-Shirts: Be the First Commuter on your Block…
by Ted JohnsonWe are going to be printing up some t-shirts for Commute by Bike.
Our graphic designer started playing with variations on the logo, and we couldn’t get a consensus on which of these two we should go with. So we thought we’d poll our readers.
Five poll-takers chosen at random will receive a free t-shirt once a decision is made. You’ll be able to buy the shirts eventually, but at first they’ll be extremely exclusive.
Scroll down to take the poll.
Which T-shirt design do you prefer?
If you’d like to be considered for a free t-shirt, be sure to leave a comment with a working e-mail address so we can contact you if you are one of the winners.
Update: The t-shirts are in, and the winners have been announced.
Nice designs. I Like the lower one. James
Bring on the freebies! jayremenshneider@gmail.com wants one!
Go low but go.
lower one (but I’m biased!)
both look good. i like the lower one too.
Nice and Simple.
I’d proudly wear either!
Nice shirts.
i think both designs are cool really. why not make some with all kinds of colors.
The bike pops more in the lower one.
lower one stands out better, like it much better
Definitely prefer the lower one.
lower. definitely.
the bottom one – but try making the building a dark outline instead of filled in.
less ink, lighter design, the buildings won’t look like it you are biking to work at night, the buildings won’t look so foreboding and ominous… like they are going to crush da bike…
The both look sharp but I like the lower one more! Now bring on the warm weather!!
I voted for the less popular design!
I like the lower design best. It has more contrast on the frame, so the bike stands out more.
I like the lower one
Love them both! Why choose?
Both are nice — it’s a good logo, but I have to agree with others that the lower one just “works” a bit better.
Either is fine – I think you’re splitting hairs here. Unfortunately the truth is I wouldn’t by one as long as it says “.com”. I would much rather wear a shirt that simply delivers a message about bicycle commuting than a web address. Put the web address at the bottom of the back side
I like the lower one
Like both but I think just alittle bit of color makes the bike atand out in the top one.
Have fun choosing!!!
nice tee!!!
The bottom one seems a bit clearer, simpler.
the lower one pleases me much more than the upper one
The contrast of the colour of the bike in the upper one pleases me less than the lower one.
I also think the lower one, but a range of colours would be good too.
I prefer the lower one
Lower one
Great to see a design, proclaiming commuting, I want to be one of the first out there, showing the way towards a more healthy way to travel get a better more balanced lifestyle.
Like the top ONE with the cycle standing out..please hope this one is the winner
Both are good. Freebies are OK
The bike stands out more in the lower one!
I favor the lower one. It’s prettier!
I seem to be in the minority, but I like the top one best. I’d wear either, though!
Me too, Nicole — I prefer the upper design. They’re both pretty sweet, though. Nice job!
The lower one is easier to see because the white has higher contrast.
I like the contrast on the lower one.
I like the touch of color in the top one. Also, I agree with the poster that would rather have the ‘.com’ on the back, in order to promote commuting by bike, but not necessarily a website (though that will be the effect if you put it on the back anyways, which is fine).
Bottom one looks good!
I like the lower one too
I like the contrast in the lower one.
took me a while to decide, I do like the lower one just a little better. will there be smaller sizes as well?
The lower one has a high contrast which seems to look a little nicer.
Lower…but I agree with others, tone-down the buildings…looks too scary too commute…maybe incorporate a sunrise or sunset?
I’m for the lower one…and I thought you guys were located in Flagstaff? That looks like a different skyline to me, hmm.
Agree with others that the bike shows up better in the lower one.
As a screen-printer myself, I vote for the lower one. Lower color counts are generally a good thing.
I like the upper. The colored frame really makes it stand out.
I like the upper one with a little color in there.
I like the simplicity and contrast of the lower one. It has a cleaner look.
top to the top
Lower one is very nice. Would be great if they were reflective!
I like the one with the orange bike. I just love orange bikes.
The lower design has my vote.
I like the lower one
sralph70@gmail.com
Lower
I too prefer the lower one… crisper
I voted for the lower one, but I’d happily wear either!
I like em’.
Excellent,prefer the lower one.
lower one
The lower one, love the bike standing out against the city skyline!
For those who don’t like the “.com” part of the logo…you do realize this shirt is a branded advertisement for the website Commutebybike.com, right? Wearing it may help direct others to this great resource, and as such the “.com” actually belongs.
I like the lower one
@theothermichaeldiaz
Our main office is in Flagstaff, but we’ve got writers in Tucson and DC and guest contributors from all over.
I suppose the real answer is a bike against the peaks would make people think of mountain biking before they thought about bike commuting.
Hi.
I really like the upper design, the one with red: the red grabs my attention and would get persons to pay attention to the shirt, I think.
I just found out about your web site the other day. I have been commuting to school and work for five years now, how ever: just stumbled upon your web site while looking for web sites which promote bicycle safety for the purpose of directing persons I come in contact with … i e: beginning commuters.
I am currently working on starting an independent, nonprofit bicycle center. While promoting a deep respect for people and real resources through responsible business disciplines, I hope to promote responsible transportation methods. The center will host classes which provide exposure to information about bicycle commuting, maintenance, and safety … as well as have open center hours when persons in the community can come in and work on their bicycle or receive help. I am looking to establish a free bicycle rental service at the center also. I plan to use found and reclaimed materials in effecting this project and to donate a portion of the generated surplus to social service and human rights agencies.
Right now: I am working on helping several locally based organizations disseminate and implement their ideas for getting persons interested in bicycling and increasing the amount of bicycle users within the community. I just completed a notably successful bicycle giveaway through the university which I attend.
Lending me a shirt would be a great way for your web site to gain support, as many people would see it; and, I could wear some thing that supports my message so persons could point me out in conversation to others, or immediately know who I am.
Thanks! Haha, I hope the red one wins!
Nik
martinn@findlay.edu
Lower!
Definitely the lower.
totally dig the lower one.
Nice t-shirts !Not so easy to vote… i like both !
Keep on the good work, we love it !!!
I accidentally voted for “lower one” but I actually like the top one best.
Great looking shirts — both of them! I’d love to have either. You have a nice designer. I’d love to see additional designs for sale along these lines. There seems to be many shirts with racing designs, but not enough for non-racers!
I like tham both, and which is “better: depends upon what you are trying to emphasize…The upper one focuses on the city; the lower one focuses on the bike.
both these designs are pretty cool. I cant choose only one from them (( It’s so hard
LOVE THE DESIGN..wear it everyday and while commuting to from work..good shirt to show the world we care..please may i win this one..
The lower one because the bike is more visible.
The lower one pops, as others say. Both are lovely.
Nice work! (and classy too)
I like the extra color on the upper one but the bike shows up better on the lower one…so the lower one.
The lower one will look great on my bike commute.
The lower one is very cool. always good to show you commute. Please email prices in case I don’t win.
I like the bottom one
It’d be kind of cool to have a slogan of something along the lines of “If you were commuting by bike, we’d all be home by now…” or “My bike gets infinity miles per gallon, how about your gas guzzler?” Either way, cool looking shirts!
Really like the bottom one!
Lower one – the increased contrast really makes the design pop!
I enjoy the brown image of the bicycle more, it seems more pleasant. Though the white and black bicycle design is bolder and would probably last a lot longer.
Like them both, but the upper one better. Great blog!
The all black and white is more sophisticated.
The bike in the lower one stands out more.
I’ll take a free one, sure. But I would also gladly pay for one to support you guys! Dave.Amos@live.com. I’d do both if given the chance
I like the purity of the lower design and the cheaper printing costs. Make sure you get some 2XL & 3XLs for those of us still not whittled down to size!
Agree with the extra color; also agree I would buy one…well done!
I like the lower image due to the fact that the bike “pops”, while the cityscape still makes no bones about the idea of using the bicycle as a vehicle to explore it.
e-mail me when I can purchase.
Very cool. Like the upper design.
Love the shirt. Prefer the lower design. Would love to see it on me.
I like the lower one, the bike stands out more. Thanks.
Both shirts are pretty cool but I like the bike frame on the upper shirt has a contrasting color.
I would wear either one since I KNOW I am the first commuter on my block. But I do lean toward the lower one.
i think they’re both boring, and don’t like the background that looks like people at a meeting table. there is no sense of motion in the graphic. the gray color is just blah. I would prefer something I can wear while riding, that has some visibility and zing to it. that says, I like riding to work on my bike! Because I do. my commute is a personal journey each day with me, nature, and the day. i get exercise and fresh air. chew on those ideas and see what else you can come up with, maybe?
Like the bottom shirt, but prefer a brighter color. Whether on the bike or just out having fun, I like to be visible. And besides, the shirt conveys a message that needs to be heard.
i have an orange bike, I like the top one.
I chose the lower one, but if the shirt were a different color, I might prefer the upper one. I always commute with a bag or panniers though.
The lower one seems better. But i would prefer the big image on my back, instead.
The bike stands out better in the lower design, in my opinion – but both look good. Glad my office doesn’t look like those towers though! Keep up the good work.
Simplicity…it is more apparent in the lower sample. Thank you.