Pro kit? Every other sport does it!

[Skubarra]

You are correct.  They started a Sharks Cycling Club, backed by SuperSport, when the previous CEO, Brian van Zyl, was into cycling.  Fell apart about 5 years ago.  But the kit did not look like Sharks rugby kit.  In fact it looked more like SuperSport kit. 

 

Interesting that the new CEO is being accused by angry fans of being a bit too much into cycling...

[igg]

Good thing I always ride alone; this thread gives me the impression I'd be shunned on a group ride for wearing my Spez team replica bib.

 

What does it matter what the guy next to you is wearing? We're all fashion disasters already. It's already been mentioned, but if the team didn't want you wearing their gear, they wouldn't sell it.
 

['Dale]

Pic or it never happened  

 

If you insist, gummi' 

 

[gummibear]

If you insist, gummi'

 

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[Brickleberry]

Good thing I always ride alone; this thread gives me the impression I'd be shunned on a group ride for wearing my Spez team replica bib.

 

What does it matter what the guy next to you is wearing? We're all fashion disasters already. It's already been mentioned, but if the team didn't want you wearing their gear, they wouldn't sell it.

 

I think that hits the nail on the head. If the team didn't want you wearing it, they wouldn't sell it. I don't own any team kit but it has always bugged me why cyclists are so against it. Seems it's just another one of those things cyclist do.

 

Think I'll go get some

[nigelhicks]

I bought this in 1994 and wore it tons - replica Paola Pezzo worlds jersey from 1993.

 

http://www.parkpre.com/images/SDC10570.jpg

 

I still have it .... I dont care who sees me in it ...

 

Just make sure you dont wear something like this to a UCI sanctioned event though - DSQ coming your way!

[Long Wheel Base]

Just saw a guy rolling with an entire Katusha kit, with Synthe lid

On a De Rosa, not a Canyon

 

It ruined my day

 

 

Hehehe

Pity, because that new CANYON is a sexy bike. IMHO.

[Dazshell]

I was thiiiiiiiiis close to buying the Lampre Merida team kit.  Until I saw someone else riding in it.  Hell it looks gay!

 

But keep your eyes peeled, our new club is due to be revealed next week.  I look forward to everyone's comments.

[Maniax]

I have a team Cofidis shirt I wear on many rides. Its one of my favorite shirts. Sits nice, its visible and looks good. I wear it with a black bib (I only have black bibs).

My point... It doesnt matter whats on the shirt, as long as it matches the rest of your kit, you are fine. Dont dress like a clown. Look like you belong on the road. And most of all, enjoy the ride!

[M L]

Not fond of looking like someone who is a pro. Im not, so I dont wear it. If you want to look cool while cycling then thats your choice.

 

If I could have my way it would be nice to ride in Rapha t-shirts, then I can wear them with jeans while not cycling.

 

I Like wearing baggies and a t-shirt. Feels nice when dropping the guy in his replica kit. (rarely happens though  )

[Shebeen]

Interesting that the new CEO is being accused by angry fans of being a bit too much into cycling...

Rode next to him at argus,wasn't exactly tearing up Edinburgh drive in his drug free sport/i play fair kit!

[Shebeen]

https://www.google.co.za/search?q=cycling%20kit%20poser&client=ms-android-hms-vf-za&espv=1&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sboxchip=Images&sa=X&ei=5eZHVeeLAvKy7Qbni4DYAQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=360&bih=511&dpr=3#imgrc=xW-6dF9XRJdl2M%253A%3B1qMwajUuZKG2RM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ffcdn.mtbr.com%252Fattachments%252Foff-camber-off-topic%252F695642d1336708130-parking-lot-posers-former-pro-cyclist.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fforums.mtbr.com%252Foff-camber-off-topic%252Fparking-lot-posers-786979-9.html%3B447%3B600

[Shebeen]

not even this guy has earned the right to wear pro kit

 

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[CAAD4]

If you insist, gummi' 

 

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Nice. Did that come with your "missing" team bike? Damn crime in S.A......

[Ian-Ross]

 

I have always been very proud of my father who was a “Springbok” (not cycling), so such so, that one day as a 12 year old, I donned his tie to a function. He was horrified and promptly advised me that if I wanted to wear such a tie, I needed to earn it…

 

Anyone who has attended any sort of trial and done their best to impress the selectors will understand the pressure of sitting in a room waiting for their name to be called as a member of a team (or racing their guts out to make the cut), be it club, provincial or national, sheer elation or total detection.

 

Perhaps my values are different, but to wear last year’s provincial or national track suite to a trial was considered bad taste. Were you stating that you should be automatically selected? Imagine the embarrassment of yesterday’s hero slinking away if he didn’t make the cut. Even the subtle statement of wearing “provincial” socks was frowned upon.

 

 

I understand the commercial side of selling “Springbok” and other team shirts, but really, all it really states is “I’m a wannabe”.

 

Imagine how the real team members scoff at these jokers (even though they will sign shirts and pretend to be their best mate in need, it’s business after all).

 

Would a  member of a national team wear their jersey off the field? No chance, it conflicts with an unwritten code that spectators / supporters will never be party to.

 

It is a great pity that many sports have prostituted themselves in this way. If you have to support some team, wear their colours, but an exact replica of the team shirt.. get a life.

 

Hopefully, they will not start selling provincial/national/professional team blazers and ties any time soon, fortunately, these still have true value.

 

It’s simple, if you make the team you have the right to wear the shirt, if not wear something else.

 

['Dale]

Nice. Did that come with your "missing" team bike? Damn crime in S.A......

Hehehehee

No, bought it through the Cannondale Club / Omnico