Your favorite kit design?

[jensenn]

After seeing the "Worst. Kit. Ever." thread I figured we all need to see some awesome kits to make up for it. What are your favorite kit designs from past to present?

Guess Ill go first, can't post pictures cause Im work but white Mapei kit, vintage Faema, and coors light cycling with all the neon colors.

[Lewis Moon]

http://www.houseind.com/showandtell/images/3292.jpg

Love the Sachs kit. Simple, stylish, doesn't grab your eyeballs and swing them by the nerve stems.

[45K10]

One of my favorites

I also like the current OFQS kit

[Netdewt]

For some reason I really like this one. It's weird, but I like it.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/3a43d7b80d2237fec8b5e0304bea563f/tumblr_mu59yjWUyP1r4o0yso1_1280.jpg

[Md3000]

This gotta be one of the best and most iconic ones :

http://www.goldene-speichen.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/andyhampsten_lavieclaire.jpg

[AngryScientist]

i like loud colors, and have always enjoyed the lampre team kit. to me, this embodies pro kit.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1213924/Lampre.jpg

[jmoore]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTyJw118Wbn_VJDHTTforaAZngOk_Clx i2nWQA8IIBro9nDuOSHYQ

[MattTuck]

Obviously, not available to everyone on the team. But this, in my opinion, the best looking kit of all time.

http://www.roadcycling.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/fabian_cancellara_wins_paris-roubaix_2010_team_saxo_bank_1.jpg?itok=F2k1vtIw


In terms of other pro team kits, I think the movistar kits are pretty good.


There have been some really nice kit designs that people have posted here in the past, amateur teams, and stuff, that were really impressive.

[CunegoFan]

I don't know about favorite but I always like this version of Saunier-Duval with its mix of yellow and white plus black and red lines.

http://images14.fotki.com/v371/photos/1/108147/4383885/Horner1-vi.jpg

[biker72]

Surely someone on the forum will like this one.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/94c1be8deece5f8b30bd5325b3001a57/tumblr_nbsmrrn3kD1rj5rh0o1_1280.jpg

[spacemen3]

http://www.caferouleur.be/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/brochard.jpg

[ceewho]

Is the mullet part of the kit? If so, we have a winner.

[guido]

I like the old Motorola team kit

http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2011/09/WATSON_00001575-195-414x440.jpg

[Mark McM]

I'm not sure if the Carrera faux denim bibs/overalls should be on the Best or Worst cycling kit list.


http://gearjunkie.com/images/6167.jpg

[sandyrs]

Well, these seem to be mostly pro kits, but I really feel my club's most recent kit is my favorite ever. Of course, I'm biased.

http://photos-f.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpf1/10549649_293412644164157_456015041_n.jpg

[MattTuck]

Some of those Circle A bikes are really nice looking. I'd expect the same from a jersey they design. (or were part of the design process for)

[sandyrs]

Some of those Circle A bikes are really nice looking. I'd expect the same from a jersey they design. (or were part of the design process for)

A club member is a RISD professor. It's his design, and I think it shows! Thank you!

[choke]

I'm partial to this...

[Elefantino]

I love the classics: The celeste Bianchi kit from Coppi through Ullrich, the Rabobank orange and blue.

http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photos/2003/tour03/stage8/tdf2003-ullrich-38.jpg

Of the modern kits, I dig the Belkin (simple, classy) and Movistar (subtle) liveries.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/gmmtwo/Screenshot2014-09-16112602_zpsa592c685.pnghttp://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/gmmtwo/Screenshot2014-09-16112315_zpsfaabdaed.png

Here's what GCN had to say last year.

Top 10 trade team kits of all time. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzKLsuv67Xc)

[cd_davis]

For the long term, you cannot beat the Mapei team kit paired with Nagos!

[Louis]

http://www.masherz.com/images/productpics/proteam/mapei06jerseybig.jpg

[Lewis Moon]

I actually really like our summer team kit:http://app6.websitetonight.com/projects2/2/6/7/3/3003762/images/d92bdbd76a73c6bedc2eb2f853cd5bca_0oyb.png

[torquer]

http://cdn.cycling-jersey-collection.com/images/150px/6d70f43e-1969-4148-8c4e-da1cb71fd684.jpg
I always thought Lotto's mid-90s kits were great; too bad this wasn't a design direction others chose to follow.
http://www.dewielersite.net/db2/wielersite/beeldbank2/1214931246Garcia%20Marquina,%20David.jpg
Vitalicio Seguros got it right, too, at the end of the decade.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2008/08/caisse.jpg
As did Caisse d'Epargne, ten years later.
http://cdn.cycling-jersey-collection.com/images/150px/3bda5ff0-f5cb-4a4d-b9c0-09d2192e01f4.jpg
Milram walked the fine line between class and crass, ATMO. Hard to take yourself too seriously when you're rockin' that kit.

[Elefantino]

http://www.masherz.com/images/productpics/proteam/mapei06jerseybig.jpg
I like this one. I have the full kit. VVV Don't know who the kid in the picture is, though. Wonder what became of him.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/d8/84/98/d884981a60e84a6a8285a859a680952e.jpg

[bikingshearer]

One of my favorites

A big +1 to the Brooklyn kit. Especially on their beautiful blue-with-chrome-forks Gios Torinos. Doubly especially if it's Roger deVlaeminck

[r_mutt]

Best Kit Ever: Boonen on the Molenberg in Belgian Champion Colors

[Mike V]

Team Z

http://www.greglemondfan.com/P1030607.JPG

[ultraman6970]

My fav ever, and I never had one.

http://www.masherz.com/images/productpics/proteam/mapei06jerseybig.jpg

[joosttx]

For some reason I really like this one. It's weird, but I like it.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/3a43d7b80d2237fec8b5e0304bea563f/tumblr_mu59yjWUyP1r4o0yso1_1280.jpg

Love this. What team is wears this kit?

[buckfifty]

Love this. What team is wears this kit?

Team Yacht Club, I believe they hail from Austin, TX. http://www.teamyachtclub.com/

[Netdewt]

Love this. What team is wears this kit?

Rothera made their caps. I want one! But I was never able to find any for sale. I guess that's the way team kits work?

[wallymann]

http://histoire.maillots.free.fr/cyclisme/merckx1976.jpg

[jensenn]

the long sleeve mapei kits are awesome
http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/jensenesteves/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps987a1de1.jpg

also really like these:
http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/jensenesteves/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps82010e34.jpg
http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/jensenesteves/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zpsb0e78424.jpg

[Llewellyn]

http://histoire.maillots.free.fr/cyclisme/merckx1976.jpg

Yep, a classic jersey

I'd like to get a Molteni jersey but the only ones I've seen in orange have the World Champ stripes on the sleeves and I wouldn't feel right wearing those. I've seen a black jersey without stripes but that has it's own problems re visibility, so I haven't gone for that one either.

[Steelman]

Like the relatively recent Italian team stuff which was produced by Sportful. The kit that Bettini wore at the Olympics is simple, yet effective.

The 30 year old, (is it really that long ago?) US Olympic kit is iconic. The Cinelli "Crash Hat" stands out too.

[velomonkey]

simple, effective, funny and good looking

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/14617432539_fa9d009d19_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ogGaqX)image (https://flic.kr/p/ogGaqX) by velomonkeys (https://www.flickr.com/people/88287752@N06/), on Flickr

[BumbleBeeDave]

You guys are a bunch of amateurs! :p ;)

BBD

[oldpotatoe]

My Favorite!!

[oddsaabs]

I'm a sucker for the classic designs, but it just doesn't seem right to wear a Monteni jersey in public. After all, even god ain't Eddy.

The next the best thing must be Flandria.

[John H.]

I like my own kit.

[jensenn]

john. h, what program did you use to design the logos/kit?

[jmoore]

Rothera made their caps. I want one! But I was never able to find any for sale. I guess that's the way team kits work?

I think Gary Rothera rides for that team. Email him and find out.

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[alioup]

The current British champ kit:

http://inspire-ipcmedia-com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/07/austria14-st1-Kennaugh-wins-WEB-630x420.jpg

[mgm777]

Always liked the Gerolsteiner kits...liked the colors and design...sharp looking, IMHO.

[Idris Icabod]

Sorry to introduce anything Rapha, but i've always loved this one:

[thegunner]

I like my own kit.

are you the only person who owns this kit? if so, I rode behind you on BoFax / Seven Sister's a while back haha.

[krismac23]

http://www.houseind.com/showandtell/images/3292.jpg

love the sachs kit. Simple, stylish, doesn't grab your eyeballs and swing them by the nerve stems.

+1

[John H.]

I think the guy who helped me translate it to a digital format used photoshop.
Vermarc did the rest.

john. h, what program did you use to design the logos/kit?

[John H.]

I am far from the only owner of this kit- I sell them too.
But I ride that area often.

are you the only person who owns this kit? if so, I rode behind you on BoFax / Seven Sister's a while back haha.

[jensenn]

thanks for the info john.

im a brand ambassador for pactimo and this our kit for 2014. we also got them in white which looks better but get so damn dirty
http://www.pactimo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/web-men-Large.jpg

[John H.]

Doesn't Texmarket produce most of the Pactimo gear?

[jensenn]

i dont think so. theyre a pretty small company. ive ridden with the VP of custom sales and the marketing director and most are done in china.

also here is a pactimo discount code: BA14EST
good for the year and no, i don't get commision or anything like that through the use of the code.

[SpeedyChix]

Well, these seem to be mostly pro kits, but I really feel my club's most recent kit is my favorite ever. Of course, I'm biased.

http://photos-f.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpf1/10549649_293412644164157_456015041_n.jpg

Really like this. Have seen bits of it in photos but this is the first full image I've seen. Nice.

[Fiertetimestwo]

This picture reminds me of a joke my son told me last night-

Q- What's the best thing about Switzerland?
A- I'm not really sure, but their flag is a big plus!

I'm so proud.Obviously, not available to everyone on the team. But this, in my opinion, the best looking kit of all time.

http://www.roadcycling.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/fabian_cancellara_wins_paris-roubaix_2010_team_saxo_bank_1.jpg?itok=F2k1vtIw


In terms of other pro team kits, I think the movistar kits are pretty good.


There have been some really nice kit designs that people have posted here in the past, amateur teams, and stuff, that were really impressive.

[vqdriver]

i've been enjoying this kit from panache
http://shop.panachecyclewear.com/shop/grand-prix-jersey/

http://shop.panachecyclewear.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Grand-Prix-SS-640x640.jpg

[Louis]

I also like the Mondrian-inspired La Vie Claire jerseys, but not quite as much as the Mapei:

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff445/PFCollectibles/la-vie-claire.jpg

[cfox]

http://www.houseind.com/showandtell/images/3292.jpg

Love the Sachs kit. Simple, stylish, doesn't grab your eyeballs and swing them by the nerve stems.

I think e-richie needs to post just one more pic of this kit over on vsalon, then I'll be able to form an opinion.

The recent Belgian national kits, with actual black shorts(!), are my favorite.

[Birddog]

http://www.houseind.com/showandtell/images/3292.jpg

Love the Sachs kit. Simple, stylish, doesn't grab your eyeballs and swing them by the nerve stems.
Sublime! I like the jersey too.

[berserk87]

There was a guy on this forum that was selling some of his old team kits. I can't remember his name, or the team name. I think he was from North Carolina. The kits had a dude riding a bear, with a fish hanging out of the bear's mouth or something like that. They were really cool in a hilarious way. I wish I could find the old listing.

[William]

Yesssss.....:cool:



http://s4fa811ca5d66b.img.gostorego.com/809E82/cdn/media/s4/fa/81/1c/a5/d6/6b/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/o/pos-kit-m-1600.jpg





William

[Kirk Pacenti]

William, I resemble that kit. ;)

My favorite kit is from Tomii.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/3rrrproducts/15050447691/in/photostream/

Fire Fly's kit is a very close second though.
http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/1027454/238142224.jpg

I guess I am partial to mostly black kits with some bright color accents.

Cheers,
KP

[AJosiahK]

Lone Wolf Cycling out of philly, their Dawn Patrol jersey and bibs are pretty nice

[Netdewt]

I can't find a picture, but I really liked the early Trasé Noreg jersey made by Cima Coppi. Basically this aesthetic but slightly simpler in quality wool.

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0397/3213/products/Lofotenjerseyback2_9ee40769-723f-4f1b-a7cb-736b12277d3c_large.jpg?v=1399310168
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0397/3213/products/Collegemen_large.jpg?v=1399325818

[mktng]

1697886987

My favorite kit. Hell.. Who doesn't want to look like a bag of Pistachios. It's fairly simple, classy but a touch of silly.

[jensenn]

Pactimo let me design a personal 1 off kit. 8 ball polka dot pattern and banana leaf camo. Will come with matching vest, warmers and cap. Really excited at how it came out and can't wait to wear the real thing.

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/jensenesteves/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsb5992059.jpg

[martinez]

I really like the TdF's climber's jersey, although I'll never be close to even owning one!

[Dr Luxurious]

https://jlins.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/demuur.jpg?w=580
http://greenjersey.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/vanhooydonck.jpg

[Cornfed]

Especially here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/47897618@N02/sets/72157624398262105/

[Formulasaab]

William, I resemble that kit. ;)

My favorite kit is from Tomii.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/3rrrproducts/15050447691/in/photostream/
(snip)

Hey, that's me (front and center) and my teammates Dan (left) and Doug (right).

Aw. Feelin' the KP love!

[tiretrax]

Hey, that's me (front and center) and my teammates Dan (left) and Doug (right).

Aw. Feelin' the KP love!

Good looking kit, but your socks :no:

William beat me to the Poseur kit. The way I ride these days, it's the only thing I should be wearing.

[Formulasaab]

Good looking kit, but your socks :no:



William beat me to the Poseur kit. The way I ride these days, it's the only thing I should be wearing.


Haha!
I know I know. I still haven't gotten used to the tall socks thing.

[jensenn]

Pactimo let me design a personal 1 off kit. 8 ball polka dot pattern and banana leaf camo. Will come with matching vest, warmers and cap. Really excited at how it came out and can't wait to wear the real thing.

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/jensenesteves/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsb5992059.jpg

it's here
http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/jensenesteves/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsa1ad403a.jpg

[MattTuck]

I was really liking these Green Bay throwback uniforms from the other day. Not sure how, but wish they could be made into a kit.

http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/packers-throwbacks.jpg

[numbskull]

1697886987

My favorite kit. Hell.. Who doesn't want to look like a bag of Pistachios. It's fairly simple, classy but a touch of silly.

This is awesome. Where do I get one of those?

[T.J.]

I am partial to our team kits. We had enough demand this year that we are going to sale them this coming season

Edit: this pic of me is not very flattering...

[Uncle Jam's Army]

Five pages and no mention of the Rock Racing kit? :no: