whats the coolest pro kit ever ?

northernneil
northernneil Posts: 1,549
edited June 2009 in Pro race
I love the old PDM jersey, prbably helped by my fav rider at the time Gert-Jan Theunisse waering it http://www.prendas-ciclismo.co.uk/image ... PDM_ss.jpg

Second favorite the original Banesto top http://www.topfoto.co.uk/gallery/tourde ... 055295.jpg

then my local favrite only because my first bike and kit was all banana :- http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/286 ... 02.jpg?v=0

though i grant you the last has not aged well

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  • Agent57
    Agent57 Posts: 2,300
    I have soft spots for Z and Cafe de Colombia.

    Z: http://www.prendas-ciclismo.co.uk/image ... 4_Z_ss.jpg
    Cafe de Colombia: http://www.prendas-ciclismo.co.uk/image ... col_ss.jpg

    Actually, I also have a particularly soft spot for this del Tongo/Colnago top:

    http://www.prendas-ciclismo.co.uk/image ... ngo_ss.jpg

    That was my first ever proper bike jersey (albeit in wool, and the blue was a lot darker), back in the mid-80s.
    MTB commuter / 531c commuter / CR1 Team 2009 / RockHopper Pro Disc / 10 mile PB: 25:52 (Jun 2014)
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Mapei for me I reckon... Or that Bianchi one Ullrich wore.
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  • northernneil
    northernneil Posts: 1,549
    http://2003.tour-de-france.cz/images/fo ... llrich.jpg

    yeah I have alwatys thought thats the best kit-to-bike match ever
  • singlespeedexplosif
    singlespeedexplosif Posts: 1,564
    Molteni. Although I've always had a soft spot for the GAN kit of the Boardman era.
  • GroupOfOne MkII
    GroupOfOne MkII Posts: 1,289
    Coolest would surely be something all white like FDJ? Or is it dark colours that are supposed to keep you cool, I can never remember ;)
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I still like the old 7-11 Jerseys.

    But the modern Cervelo Test Team kit does it for me now. If only I had a Cervelo....
  • MrChuck
    MrChuck Posts: 1,663
    Dunno about coolest ever but I did like the USPS kit, and last year's Columbia (this year's is shocking though).
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    If we are discounting some of Cipollini's special edition Giro / Tour kits, and going for regular kits only, my top 2 would be Liquigas 2007 & 2008 and the classic T-Mobile kit.
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    Pokerface wrote:
    I still like the old 7-11 Jerseys.

    But the modern Cervelo Test Team kit does it for me now. If only I had a Cervelo....

    Same here on the Cervelo kit..

    I also quite like my Saxo top.
  • dave milne
    dave milne Posts: 703
    The Mapei top was horrendous. It looked like it was designed in 1983
  • phil s
    phil s Posts: 1,128
    Tonton Tapis, the kit with a pic of a scouser carrying a giant spliff
    -- Dirk Hofman Motorhomes --
  • sonny73
    sonny73 Posts: 2,203
    In order:

    Caisse d'Epargne 2008
    caisse-langarm-trikot-1_p1.jpg

    Cervelo Test Team
    C8607.jpg

    CSC 2008
    1213337555.jpg

    7-11
    th_PICT0078.jpg

    Hmmm I clearly have a thing about black, red and white kits :D
  • Dunkeldog
    Dunkeldog Posts: 138
    Zero to hero award has to be Agritubel. Last years green, white and blue shocker (which I have and love!) to this years all over blue (which I also have and love!).
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    Sonny73 wrote:
    In order:

    Caisse d'Epargne 2008
    caisse-langarm-trikot-1_p1.jpg

    Cervelo Test Team
    C8607.jpg

    CSC 2008
    1213337555.jpg

    7-11
    th_PICT0078.jpg

    Hmmm I clearly have a thing about black, red and white kits :D

    I was with you until the last one.

    looks like a fab lollie..;-)
  • snedden9485
    snedden9485 Posts: 57
    2009 Lampre is cool as. I just got some from wiggle and its great. Its so bright and loud. Its very euro!

    I also have some cervelo test team kit which is very nice. A little more subtle than the lampre. :P
    2009 Cervelo S1
    2008 Specialized Allez Elite
  • hitchen92
    hitchen92 Posts: 264
    Anyone got a website that sells the full kits to buy? What are they like if they get muddy
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,259
    hitchen92 wrote:
    Anyone got a website that sells the full kits to buy? What are they like if they get muddy

    For current teams: http://www.probikekit.com (and probably several others)

    For classic kits: http://www.prendas.co.uk
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    RichN95 wrote:
    hitchen92 wrote:
    Anyone got a website that sells the full kits to buy? What are they like if they get muddy

    For current teams: http://www.probikekit.com (and probably several others)

    For classic kits: http://www.prendas.co.uk

    Both great sites imo.

    Ordered stuff from both recently and very impressed.
  • reverendmark
    reverendmark Posts: 67
    La Vie Claire. Is that allowed?
  • csp
    csp Posts: 777
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  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
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  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    What are they like if they get muddy

    I find that a bit of vanish on any muddy spots before lobbing it in the machine gets it spotless again, even on a 30 degree wash.
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    1. Renault Elf - Hinault , LeMond Fignon

    2. Del Tongo - Saronni

    3. CSC - Voigt

    4. Kas - Sean "king" Kelly

    5. Carrera - Pantani Roche Chiapucci


    Ok Ok i am showing my age - I want to Bring back a Petition for Black Shorts anyone want to Support me ????? :lol:
  • mgcycleguy
    mgcycleguy Posts: 292
    peugeot with checkered black/white stripe on a white jersey, black collar trim ... simple and iconic

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