Cycling Kit: Why Black?

[T-Bob]

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

 

 

 

Too true... 

[Long Wheel Base]

Because its in the rules. Familiarise yourself with rule #14.

[Baaisikilist]

Because its in the rules. Familiarise yourself with rule #14.

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

[Paul Ruinaard]

Have you seen that photo of the polish cycling team in red?

 

Or followed a guy with white shorts in the rain in a bunch?

 

After that you will only wear Black.

[Marius]

Because I have to do my own washing 

[DoubleJ]

Knopstores always have white bibs on special.

[bikebloke]

because black is just BETTER - and because of orange too

[RocknRolla]

it does not matter offroad.

[Dexter-morgan]

I saw a pic on facebook, with guys in Red tights and it highlights every bulge you can think of.....

[J∆kk∆ls]

[HairyLegs]

 

[Christie]

Google is your friend (or is it?)

Search for "why cycling shorts should always be black"

 

First few images provide half the answer.

[Madone69]

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

 

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1EFUjKXXXXXcBXpXXq6xXFXXX3/Factory-Outlet-MOLTENi-font-b-cycling-b-font-font-b-jersey-b-font-2015-black-color.jpg

Where can i get this in Cape Town

[J∆kk∆ls]

Where can i get this in Cape Town

Via your computer online shopping 

[RocknRolla]

Froome_511066c.jpg

 

 

I have two well tanned stripes on my back, where the "ventilation" strips are on my cycling shirts.. I have two of the same style shirts in different colours...

[Cat2forLife]

I think rule number 8 needs some revision

 

1. Rule #8 //

   Saddles, bars, and tires shall be carefully matched.³

   Valid options are:

   • Match the saddle to the bars and the tires to black; or
   • Match the bars to the color of the frame at the top of the head tube and the saddle to the color of the frame at the top of the seat tube and the tires to the color where they come closest to the frame; or
   • Match the saddle and the bars to the frame decals; or
   • Black, black, black