Best looking team kit

nolf
nolf Posts: 1,287
edited January 2008 in The bottom bracket
Looking to get some new clothing and i'm going to go for either the DHB Merston tights with the DHB Rogate jersey (anyone tried this jersey before?)

Or team kit- what do people think is the best looking?

I like CSC but l've ready got 2006 so thinking something new.

Any thoughts-

(Also any cool looking non team jerseys would be cool- like if anyone finds white bib tights/white long sleeved jersey for sale somewhere..... :D:D:D )
"I hold it true, what'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost;
Than never to have loved at all."

Alfred Tennyson
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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    I quite like the liquigas kit.
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  • el_presidente
    el_presidente Posts: 1,963
    The retro jeresys (7-eleven, Panasonic etc) are nice. I think they come from Prendas?
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    No no no, white bibs are a terrible idea... they have a habit of becoming rather see through after a few washes! Not team kit, but some of Castelli's kit looks great: http://castelli-cycling.com/eng/index.htm
  • robbie the roadie
    robbie the roadie Posts: 423
    Team kit is a no no unless you have the bike to match, If you have a cervelo then get the CSC kit, but even then it all looks a bit wannabe. Even worse people with world champ rainbow jerseys!!

    Either get something retro or plain.
    Cycling - The pastime of spending large sums of money you don't really have on something you don't really need.
  • morrisje
    morrisje Posts: 507
    White kit available here. Make sure you don't cycle through any puddles if your bike hasn't got mudguards.

    http://www.laboutiquelook.com/boutique/ ... id=1&lang=
  • nolf
    nolf Posts: 1,287
    2. You shall NEVER, under any circumstances, wear plain black spandex shorts or any team kit containing non-prominent Logo's.

    So obeying these rules is no.1 priority.
    http://www.sambrower.com/2007/03/offici ... nduct.html

    So I have to get something garish.
    Liquigas would do it, and I can get the full kit from probikekit.com....

    As for colour matching- my other bike is black carbon so everything matches it (nearly)

    That white is well blinging, but yes- dry conditions only!

    When my actual team finally buys some kit I'll wear that a lot more, but in the meantime I like to be noticeable!

    I'm too young for retro as well being a mere 19.

    What about the DHB stuff- anyone ever worn that jersey before?
    "I hold it true, what'er befall;
    I feel it, when I sorrow most;
    'Tis better to have loved and lost;
    Than never to have loved at all."

    Alfred Tennyson
  • robbie the roadie
    robbie the roadie Posts: 423
    nolf wrote:
    I'm too young for retro as well being a mere 19.

    Your never too young to look sharp :wink:

    I have some DHB stuff (tights and a winter jersey) and for the money it's pretty good. It's sized a bit small though so get the next size up.
    Cycling - The pastime of spending large sums of money you don't really have on something you don't really need.
  • HungryCol
    HungryCol Posts: 532
    I have Saeco kit of 2005 which I like loads. I do also like the CSC, Continental Tyres, Caisse d'Epargne and the Vredestein are all lovely too.

    I think the Slipstream looks chavvy... ruddy aweful.
    Every winner has scars.
  • cyclingfury
    cyclingfury Posts: 676
    Check out this beautiful retro jersey. I just wish I could afford one!!:
    http://www.vintagevelos.com/jer-wiels1.html
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  • gumball3000
    gumball3000 Posts: 14
    robbie the roadie wrote:

    Your never too young to look sharp :wink:

    Am I too old when the first thing I thought when reading that was.....

    I have Roxette's "Look Sharp" album....
  • heavymental
    heavymental Posts: 2,094
    I'd get something random from Prendas. More interesting than most current team kits. I wouldn't get white shorts though. No way!
  • bagpusscp
    bagpusscp Posts: 2,907
    Join a Local racing club and wear their kit. A this advertizing etc from overseas is a load of tosh . :wink:
    Right now where is the door............. :arrow: :arrow:
    bagpuss
  • robbie the roadie
    robbie the roadie Posts: 423
    ahem

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12555200
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  • jimmythecuckoo
    jimmythecuckoo Posts: 4,719
    http://www.twinsix.com/gear/gear_t608j02.htm <<<<<<<<<There can be only one
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  • cyclingtaz
    cyclingtaz Posts: 326
    ive always liked the recycling.com team kit but dont think you can buy it
    "you tried your best and failed miserably. the lesson is never to try"
  • nolf
    nolf Posts: 1,287
    I really like the recycling.co.uk team kit as well, but the thing is theres a guy at my old school who is a member of Recycling.co.uk, and who lives up the road from me and who I've been riding with.

    Not sure I could get away with that kit!
    "I hold it true, what'er befall;
    I feel it, when I sorrow most;
    'Tis better to have loved and lost;
    Than never to have loved at all."

    Alfred Tennyson
  • nolf
    nolf Posts: 1,287
    Found a GB jersey on Ebay- is this akin to supporting the team, or is it seen as a way of pretending to be on the team?

    Possibly the whole question about team kits really- I bought my CSC team kit as I loved team CSC, but I also think it looks good and wearing it makes me feel faster- and encourages me to train harder, so that I might become more like the people who wear the kit for real.

    Thats why I find it easier to justify buying team kit and don't see it as pretending to be something I'm not.
    "I hold it true, what'er befall;
    I feel it, when I sorrow most;
    'Tis better to have loved and lost;
    Than never to have loved at all."

    Alfred Tennyson
  • ChrisLS
    ChrisLS Posts: 2,749
    ...I bought last years Corfidis kit...bright red with a big yellow sun...lovely :D 8)
    ...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...
  • CraigH
    CraigH Posts: 321
    I have to admit to really liking last years Rapha condor.. understated...
    and Rock & Republic .. flash as anything

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  • Ruari
    Ruari Posts: 217
    I just bought the KED Bianchi Berlin Rad Team kit. Do like the Cofidis '07 kit, but would clash a little with my Bianchi! For some great kit try this link; http://www.trikotboerse24.com
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  • jimmythecuckoo
    jimmythecuckoo Posts: 4,719
    cyclingtaz wrote:
    ive always liked the recycling.com team kit but dont think you can buy it
    You used to be able to by emailing through the website. But now they have merged with Rapha I am not so sure.
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  • redjedi
    redjedi Posts: 44
    I've just come across this ebay store

    http://stores.ebay.co.uk/CONVICTS-OF-THE-ROAD

    Loads of retro and rare jerseys
  • fizz
    fizz Posts: 483
    redjedi wrote:
    I've just come across this ebay store

    http://stores.ebay.co.uk/CONVICTS-OF-THE-ROAD

    Loads of retro and rare jerseys

    i've used them before bought my PDM Jersey from them, really good service well worth a look at their store.
  • Mortiroloboy
    Mortiroloboy Posts: 840
    No one has mentioned Foska?
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  • Felix-da-house-mouse
    Felix-da-house-mouse Posts: 801
    liquigas 2008 kit:- http://www.cyclingforums.com/attachment ... entid=9399


    whats your thoughts
    felix's bike

    pedal like you stole something!!!
  • nolf
    nolf Posts: 1,287
    Someone was selling the entire recycling kit on eBay this week actually- think the shorts are still untaken, but the leg warmers, long sleeve jersey, base layer, mitts etc I think are all gone.

    Decided to get a mix of things- got a nike 10/2 long sleeve jersey, DHB 3/4 bibs, GB Long Sleeve Jersey, a Discovery Gilet, De Marchi Contour Long sleeve top, DHB Base layer and will wait and see on some GB Mitts and and T Mobile team kit. :)
    "I hold it true, what'er befall;
    I feel it, when I sorrow most;
    'Tis better to have loved and lost;
    Than never to have loved at all."

    Alfred Tennyson
  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Gerolsteiner...


    ...mainly because it's what I've got :oops:
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  • jimmythecuckoo
    jimmythecuckoo Posts: 4,719
    The probike kit jersey is nice look I have to say...

    http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C9901
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  • daroemer
    daroemer Posts: 1
    You can't (or definitely shouldn't) race in a team kit (especially a UCI team kit) for a team you don't belong to. That's just awful. You can train in them, but never race in them. I'd recommend the www.unattachedrider.com site, for a cool UR kit.
  • 1892
    1892 Posts: 1,690
    I purchased a Discovery shirt from J E James as they were selling them off. I would like to get an England shirt the one with St George's cross on the front but have not seen them anywhere. (Even though it is mainly white) :lol:
    Justice for the 96

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