Help me find some gaudy cycling kit

stien · #1 10-25-2017, 06:52 AM

Let me start this post by saying that I ride in the dark a lot and I've stopped wearing black kit entirely. It's silly to throw away that much surface area worth of visibility.

Also, it is my opinion that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing ridiculously. When I ride in the daylight, I prefer some bright colors and bold patterns.

With that in mind, help me find the best (worst?) looking, neon colored, possibly block printed, 90s inspired kit. Secondary criteria is finding kit I'd actually like to put some serious miles on. Let's keep this limited to something we can purchase new and isn't just some knockoff company doing old Mapei jerseys.

The best looking kit I've seen so far is Team Dream x Endo customs.

What else is out there?

hartmmike · #2 10-25-2017, 07:08 AM

http://www.bikingthings.com/trbijemibije.html

stien · #3 10-25-2017, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hartmmike

http://www.bikingthings.com/trbijemibije.html

Wow! Not a huge Hawaiian fan, it certainly is bright...

Bentley · #4 10-25-2017, 07:11 AM

Checkout Elliel, they have some cool stuff

Chris · #5 10-25-2017, 07:12 AM

https://shop.yonderprojects.com/

stien · #6 10-25-2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bentley

Checkout Elliel, they have some cool stuff

Man, wish they weren't out of stock on all the good stuff:

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Originally Posted by Chris

https://shop.yonderprojects.com/

Very awesome, thanks! And Castelli to boot.

ltwtsculler91 · #7 10-25-2017, 07:51 AM

Capo has some pretty crazy patterns and they refresh each season, so most of their stuff is on discount right now at 30% off or more.

Black Dog · #8 10-25-2017, 07:52 AM

anything by primal.

Clean39T · #9 10-25-2017, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ltwtsculler91

Capo has some pretty crazy patterns and they refresh each season, so most of their stuff is on discount right now at 30% off or more.

Where?

Burnette · #10 10-25-2017, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by stien

Let me start this post by saying that I ride in the dark a lot and I've stopped wearing black kit entirely. It's silly to throw away that much surface area worth of visibility.

Also, it is my opinion that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing ridiculously. When I ride in the daylight, I prefer some bright colors and bold patterns.

With that in mind, help me find the best (worst?) looking, neon colored, possibly block printed, 90s inspired kit. Secondary criteria is finding kit I'd actually like to put some serious miles on. Let's keep this limited to something we can purchase new and isn't just some knockoff company doing old Mapei jerseys.

The best looking kit I've seen so far is Team Dream x Endo customs.

What else is out there?

I think you hit the nail on the head with the "surface area" comment. The whole garment in white during the day and reflective at night is optimal. I found this white jacket that is reflective white at night. It's pricey at $175, but we're worth it. You could just wear a base layer underneath if it is still warm were you are.
https://www.provizsports.com/en-us/r...llback-nosto-1

There are some jerseys with reflective stripes. I'm personally not a fan of them because as you say, they don't utilize much surface area and what does a driver see when they are behind you? Vauge stripes. If you like them, I found this one and it's only $44.90 on sale.
https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/refl...nd-safety.html

If you don't care about reflectivity and just want loud, this jersey's whole surface area is colored in fluorescent orange and yellow die. It's club fit (I hate club fit!) but doesn't look all Liberace, not that there's anything wrong with that. They are $59.95 and IMO don't look too bad.
http://seemewear.com/short-sleeve-cycling-jersey/