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OK so if black is really nowhere near as visible, or as cool, as white - why so many black jerseys out there? Sky fashion?

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It's sliming, you look like a ninja, fashion model, hangman, james bond in a dinners suit and as every fashionista knows the most important piece in your wardrobe is the LBD.

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OK so if black is really nowhere near as visible, or as cool, as white - why so many black jerseys out there? Sky fashion?

Because of orange......

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OK so if black is really nowhere near as visible, or as cool, as white - why so many black jerseys out there? Sky fashion?

because white bibs, tops, shoes, gloves and helmetsĀ are so 5 years ago.

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I often wonder the same.Ā 

I then try and look objectively at how visible certain coloured kits of the riders I pass actually appear to me.

And it sounds dof, but in my opinion there are colour/combinations that seem less visible than black on a clear and sunny day.

IMO baby blue and white tops do a good cammo job when it's bright outside. The ones I've seen might as well wear Harry's special cape.

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It hides the boep

It is easier to keep clean

It is more aero-dynamic as it absorbs the fast moving air rushing up to meet you - must be worn with black socks too for max aero gains

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It's sliming, you look like a ninja, fashion model, hangman, james bond in a dinners suit and as every fashionista knows the most important piece in your wardrobe is the LBD.

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Technically, ninjas shouldn't look like anything as you're not supposed to see them...Ā 

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And Bond on a bike might not look too suave...

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Slimming, stealth, and sexy judging by carbon29er's post. :clap:Ā Thx.!

And apparently practical too given some of the other posts.

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black is not warmer than white, just ask those nomadic people who wander the Sahara

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Black is a better platform for other colours to stand out from which actually improves your visibility unless your are wearing fluo colours

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Black kit looks great on the road but bright colours for mtb.

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