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Shortsocks
07-12-2018, 04:54 PM
Don't know if this has been talked about and/or covered yet.

But this article talks about today's Stage 6 TDF stage and Dan Martin's New Jersey:

https://www.velonews.com/2018/07/bikes-and-tech/dan-martins-tour-jersey-is-missing-one-small-detail_472175

Is this all marketing hype "Champion System took feedback from team riders who, by and large, did not want to have a zipper on the front of their kits."

I'm calling BS on this. I'm in Texas, hotter than the tour, but I'm riding in 102 degree heat everyday. I don't know how well these breath, but I find it hard to believe it would be better than pulling the zipper down....

Feels like Champion Systems wrote this article....what do you guys think?
ptourkin
07-12-2018, 05:02 PM
You're asking this on Paceline?

Everything new sucks.
nmrt
07-12-2018, 05:06 PM
But it is not new, is it?
It's a running shirt! YAY! :banana:

But with pockets in the back, so that you could stuff wild blueberries inside it on your morning trail run. :)
You're asking this on Paceline?

Everything new sucks.
pasadena
07-12-2018, 05:11 PM
Makes a lot of sense for aerodynamics and fit. Moreso for skinsuits-style two piece

maybe this will bring back the 1/4 zip
Shortsocks
07-12-2018, 05:14 PM
You're asking this on Paceline?

Everything new sucks.

Lol. Thanks for laugh.
pncguy
07-12-2018, 05:15 PM
You're asking this on Paceline?

Everything new sucks.

I knew I was in the right place when I signed up!
fiamme red
07-12-2018, 05:34 PM
Zipper-less jerseys are not new. :)
R3awak3n
07-12-2018, 05:36 PM
You're asking this on Paceline?

Everything new sucks.

But it is not new, is it?
It's a running shirt! YAY! :banana:

But with pockets in the back, so that you could stuff wild blueberries inside it on your morning trail run. :)

I thought everyone here just rode in tshirts?
GOTHBROOKS
07-12-2018, 07:15 PM
https://thefixedgear.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/3390703500_e76ec42096_o.jpg
what material are these made out of?
Clean39T
07-12-2018, 07:54 PM
https://thefixedgear.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/3390703500_e76ec42096_o.jpg
what material are these made out of?I find it hilarious that they thought to wear paint-on jerseys, buy did nothing with the cotton gym socks or piss-pot helmets.

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charliedid
07-12-2018, 09:06 PM
I find it hilarious that they thought to wear paint-on jerseys, buy did nothing with the cotton gym socks or piss-pot helmets.

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Wait, you guys wear shirts when you ride the bicycle?
Ozz
07-13-2018, 08:27 AM
with no zipper, the riders also don't have to remember to zip up when crossing the finishline for the sponsor-shot!
jb_11
07-13-2018, 02:13 PM
with no zipper, the riders also don't have to remember to zip up when crossing the finishline for the sponsor-shot!

Ding, ding, ding... I think we have a winner.
berserk87
07-13-2018, 03:15 PM
You're asking this on Paceline?

Everything new sucks.

Post of the year! Your check is in the mail.
Shortsocks
07-13-2018, 03:17 PM
I rode 60 today, I used the SH*T out of zipper. Loved every minute of that zipper. :banana:
William
07-13-2018, 03:24 PM
I rode 60 today, I used the SH*T out of zipper. Loved every minute of that zipper. :banana:

ROCK that zipper!!!! :banana:

http://78.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md8d60HhgA1rtfha7o1_500.gif








William
corky
07-13-2018, 03:45 PM
I insist on no zippers in my bibs.....l
Seramount
07-13-2018, 05:27 PM
I only buy full-zip jerseys, but never unzip them on rides.
nmrt
07-13-2018, 06:02 PM
Recent research by Rapha revealed that jersey zippers act as "compression strings" to keep the beer belly tucked in.
:p
soulspinner
07-14-2018, 05:32 AM
Recent research by Rapha revealed that jersey zippers act as "compression strings" to keep the beer belly tucked in.
:p

And thats why this 62 year old pulls the bibs up HIGH!:rolleyes: