Team kit do you wear it?

pblakeney

Orkneylad wrote:

PBlakeney wrote:

Orkneylad wrote:

The argument would be that you may think you're buying it because you like it, it's cheap, your fave rider wore it etcetera, but really it's this subconscious need to 'belong' in a group you find desirable......a marketeers dream!

No. It's not. It really is because it is quality products going cheap.
You may be analysing things from your own perspective though.

Granted, if you're getting it dirt cheap it might make good economic sense, but you're saying that THAT is the main reason people buy it, when many who buy it are happy to pay full price, and want the very latest iteration.....it may be one reason but it is not the only one.

But yes, I can only analyse from my own perspective, which is no-doubt biased by an unwillingness to have every inch of my torso promoting some product or other.

It is the main reason for me. Secondary reason is if it looks nice.
The actual brand name makes zero difference. Who cared that Mapei were trying to sell grout?
I can't speak for others. Won't speak for others. And don't give two hoots for what they wear, or their reasons for doing so.

turbotommy

Matthewfalle wrote:

TurboTommy wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

TurboTommy wrote:

john1967 wrote:

iron-clover wrote:

I don't have anything against anyone who wants to wear team kit if they like- as already mentioned it's not really different to wearing a football shirt. I see a fair few Sky jersey around nowerdays. I really regret not buying a team GB jersey from the Olympics when I had the chance.

I tend to find most people with Sky kit are relative beginners who have started relatively recently after the success of the recent Tours and Olympics (good on them!) and anyone in any other kit is likely to be pretty hard, especially if it's a classic kit.

However, I do find it acceptable to laugh when someone gets all the gear but doesn't have the legs to match it- the most memorable one I remember was someone in a full Team GB skinsuit (2011) walking up the small halfway hill at London to Brighton.

Why would you want to laugh at someone who is trying to do something positive ??

Because it’s quite funny?

can mf come and laugh at you? shouldn't be a problem as its funny.

Would that involve you stepping away from this forum for a bit? I’m sure lots of people here would be grateful.

no- he has a telephone so he can laugh in your face and mock you on here at the same time.

Talking in the third person? You’re the gift that keeps on giving

Orkneylad

PBlakeney wrote:

Secondary reason is if it looks nice.
The actual brand name makes zero difference. Who cared that Mapei were trying to sell grout?

Seriously?

hmm tasty.

Matthewfalle

TurboTommy wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

TurboTommy wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

TurboTommy wrote:

john1967 wrote:

iron-clover wrote:

I don't have anything against anyone who wants to wear team kit if they like- as already mentioned it's not really different to wearing a football shirt. I see a fair few Sky jersey around nowerdays. I really regret not buying a team GB jersey from the Olympics when I had the chance.

I tend to find most people with Sky kit are relative beginners who have started relatively recently after the success of the recent Tours and Olympics (good on them!) and anyone in any other kit is likely to be pretty hard, especially if it's a classic kit.

However, I do find it acceptable to laugh when someone gets all the gear but doesn't have the legs to match it- the most memorable one I remember was someone in a full Team GB skinsuit (2011) walking up the small halfway hill at London to Brighton.

Why would you want to laugh at someone who is trying to do something positive ??

Because it’s quite funny?

can mf come and laugh at you? shouldn't be a problem as its funny.

Would that involve you stepping away from this forum for a bit? I’m sure lots of people here would be grateful.

no- he has a telephone so he can laugh in your face and mock you on here at the same time.

Talking in the third person? You’re the gift that keeps on giving

no he doesn't. MF is confused.

Matthewfalle

Orkneylad wrote:

PBlakeney wrote:

Secondary reason is if it looks nice.
The actual brand name makes zero difference. Who cared that Mapei were trying to sell grout?

Seriously?

hmm tasty.

classic cool kit. mf approves.

Orkneylad

Matthewfalle wrote:

classic cool kit. mf approves.

Just goes to show, one man's classic is another man's clown suit.

Matthewfalle

Orkneylad wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

classic cool kit. mf approves.

Just goes to show, one man's classic is another man's clown suit.

nah - mf says its class in a glass. you won't see sky in 20 years. Mapei rocks.

awavey

Matthewfalle wrote:

Orkneylad wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

classic cool kit. mf approves.

Just goes to show, one man's classic is another man's clown suit.

nah - mf says its class in a glass. you won't see sky in 20 years. Mapei rocks.

Ive already seen the Orca kit on the roads...paired with BMC shorts for some reason, its one thing to wear team kit that is an acquired taste, but to mix and match like that :roll:

mamil314

Awawey that's podium from last GC's covered

johnnymcg259

imo if you wear a pair of team bibs and complement it (tastefully!) with a plain jersey then that's ok.

dodgy

Orkneylad wrote:

PBlakeney wrote:

Secondary reason is if it looks nice.
The actual brand name makes zero difference. Who cared that Mapei were trying to sell grout?

Seriously?

hmm tasty.

I recognise that chap, he used to frequent the Eureka cyclist's cafe. Think he moved abroad.

Carry on.

BikerGroveish

Isn’t there a 3 year rule. Where it’s fine to wear team kit as long as it’s not been in the pro peloton for 3 years?

StillGoing

BikerGroveish wrote:

Isn’t there a 3 year rule. Where it’s fine to wear team kit as long as it’s not been in the pro peloton for 3 years?

Only in the minds of 4rseholes.

imposter2.0

philthy3 wrote:

BikerGroveish wrote:

Isn’t there a 3 year rule. Where it’s fine to wear team kit as long as it’s not been in the pro peloton for 3 years?

Only in the minds of 4rseholes.

This would have been the perfect time to post the pics of milemuncher/bikergrovish in full BMC and maillot jaune kit - but he seems to have deleted them, which is a shame...

craigus89

I can see this has gone beyond the original question now, but I don't like team kit and would never wear it. A bit like I would never wear a football shirt in public. In my experience it does seem to be something that newer riders wear, maybe they think that it's the done thing?

For what it's worth I think it looks terrible aesthetically too. Not that it really matters but so many riders I see seem to make bad kit choices, garish mismatched colours, jersey's that are too long. Most don't seem to care what they look like, judging by a lot of posts I see on here that is the case.

StillGoing

Craigus89 wrote:

I can see this has gone beyond the original question now, but I don't like team kit and would never wear it. A bit like I would never wear a football shirt in public. In my experience it does seem to be something that newer riders wear, maybe they think that it's the done thing?

For what it's worth I think it looks terrible aesthetically too. Not that it really matters but so many riders I see seem to make bad kit choices, garish mismatched colours, jersey's that are too long. Most don't seem to care what they look like, judging by a lot of posts I see on here that is the case.

I have friends who have ridden and raced for decades, who will quite happily wear team kit. If its bright and eye-catching, more chance of being seen.

Garish mismatched colours and incorrectly fitting kit isn't solely confined to those wearing team kit. The average new cyclist out there will buy whatever the shop has in stock with little regard to how it looks or fits. Billowing jerseys are a plenty at the majority of sportives. Sizing isn't helped either when the Italian manufacturers sizing is way out when compared to the UK sizing. I'm a small to medium in UK sizing but have to go up to XL with Castelli.

With regards to too long; it depends on the fit for the individual. If they aren't built like the best hill climber, the body length is likely to be long to be proportionate to the chest size. But what does it matter? They're having fun and enjoying themselves instead of sitting on the couch watching TV.

Matthewfalle

Craigus89 wrote:

I can see this has gone beyond the original question now, but I don't like team kit and would never wear it. A bit like I would never wear a football shirt in public. In my experience it does seem to be something that newer riders wear, maybe they think that it's the done thing?

For what it's worth I think it looks terrible aesthetically too. Not that it really matters but so many riders I see seem to make bad kit choices, garish mismatched colours, jersey's that are too long. Most don't seem to care what they look like, judging by a lot of posts I see on here that is the case.

wrong on so many counts....

BAD

craigus89

Matthewfalle wrote:

Craigus89 wrote:

I can see this has gone beyond the original question now, but I don't like team kit and would never wear it. A bit like I would never wear a football shirt in public. In my experience it does seem to be something that newer riders wear, maybe they think that it's the done thing?

For what it's worth I think it looks terrible aesthetically too. Not that it really matters but so many riders I see seem to make bad kit choices, garish mismatched colours, jersey's that are too long. Most don't seem to care what they look like, judging by a lot of posts I see on here that is the case.

wrong on so many counts....

BAD

You think most roadies look good in their kit? I had you down as someone who cared about appearance, not a high-vis wearing anti-black kit fuddy duddy?

craigus89

philthy3 wrote:

Garish mismatched colours and incorrectly fitting kit isn't solely confined to those wearing team kit. The average new cyclist out there will buy whatever the shop has in stock with little regard to how it looks or fits. Billowing jerseys are a plenty at the majority of sportives. Sizing isn't helped either when the Italian manufacturers sizing is way out when compared to the UK sizing. I'm a small to medium in UK sizing but have to go up to XL with Castelli.

With regards to too long; it depends on the fit for the individual. If they aren't built like the best hill climber, the body length is likely to be long to be proportionate to the chest size. But what does it matter? They're having fun and enjoying themselves instead of sitting on the couch watching TV.

I agree with what you're saying and this backs up my point that most people don't care what they look like. I'm not saying they have to either, just an observation.

Matthewfalle

Craigus89 wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

Craigus89 wrote:

I can see this has gone beyond the original question now, but I don't like team kit and would never wear it. A bit like I would never wear a football shirt in public. In my experience it does seem to be something that newer riders wear, maybe they think that it's the done thing?

For what it's worth I think it looks terrible aesthetically too. Not that it really matters but so many riders I see seem to make bad kit choices, garish mismatched colours, jersey's that are too long. Most don't seem to care what they look like, judging by a lot of posts I see on here that is the case.

wrong on so many counts....

BAD

You think most roadies look good in their kit? I had you down as someone who cared about appearance, not a high-vis wearing anti-black kit fuddy duddy?

mf could go out wearing a potato sack and still look better than all the rapha wearers on here. he has natural style and grace that others try and buy.

most roadies look awful and unfortunately have believed the hype that buying a load of kit from brands that are trying to bring "fashion to cycling" will make them look good.

club kit is also pretty appalling: cheap badly designed kit with no form and little function generally bought off yhe internet from a screen printrr in Hull/China.

looking good in lycra is not about wearing team kit or not its about how you wear it and wearing you're a fat lad on a bike you've bought because its the new golf or someone who is trim, athletic, porting la forma.

and yes - you are right. unless its Fassa Bortolo or aero black it doesn't really feature in the wardrobe.