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Cycling Kit: Why Black?


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http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Rapha_Shadow-Pro-Team_wet-weather-kit_pocket-detail.jpg

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Rapha_Shadow-Pro-Team_wet-weather-kit_Jersey-shoulder.jpg

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Rapha_Shadow-Pro-Team_wet-weather-kit.jpg

Imagine this in any other colour.

That's why.

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http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Rapha_Shadow-Pro-Team_wet-weather-kit_pocket-detail.jpg

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Rapha_Shadow-Pro-Team_wet-weather-kit_Jersey-shoulder.jpg

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Rapha_Shadow-Pro-Team_wet-weather-kit.jpg

Imagine this in any other colour.

That's why.

Wow that kit is just awesome. Bet it comes at a price.
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Via your computer online shopping :ph34r:

Aaaiiii. If you cannot answer a question or add value, then dont comment.

Its because of online shopping our local cycling stores are forced to close their doors.

I suppose each to his own

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Aaaiiii. If you cannot answer a question or add value, then dont comment.

Its because of online shopping our local cycling stores are forced to close their doors.

I suppose each to his own

The answer was no where in Cape Town will you find this kit.

Not to my knowledge anyway. If you do please share.

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The answer was no where in Cape Town will you find this kit.

Not to my knowledge anyway. If you do please share.

thanks. good news - a fellow hubber( on this chat) was in touch - he apparent have some of these shirts - based in cape town but would prefer to remain a bit exclusive.

(so i prefer not to mention his name and business details - he can do that if he wishes )

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Wow that kit is just awesome. Bet it comes at a price.

 

You have two kidneys, right?

 

Sorry, still not enough...

 

I own a Rapha cap, though*, :thumbup:  

 

*You have to take every chance you get to brag about ownership of Rapha stuff... :blush:

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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?

Great question!!

 

I'm not generally a fan of "green things", but the new Cannondale Pro Cycling kit is visible, cooler than black and will be extremely visible from helicopter shots in the Alps!

CYmZfAQUoAAdwKo.jpg

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Imagine this in any other colour.

That's why.

The waterproof or weather proof stuff is a different reason.

 

The treated yarns that go into making it water resistant do not die well into other colours so black it is.

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Great question!!

 

I'm not generally a fan of "green things", but the new Cannondale Pro Cycling kit is visible, cooler than black and will be extremely visible from helicopter shots in the Alps!

CYmZfAQUoAAdwKo.jpg

I'm sure last time we went out for a drink you where drinking a "green Beer"?

:ph34r: 

But agree, That kit does look good. Will match your training bike nicely.

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You have two kidneys, right?

 

Sorry, still not enough...

 

I own a Rapha cap, though*, :thumbup:  

 

*You have to take every chance you get to brag about ownership of Rapha stuff... :blush:

 

What do you mean? It's $320 for the shirt and $385 for the bib - every day that you delay, they become even more expensive. Order yours today to avoid disappointment..

 

http://www.rapha.cc/rd/en/shop/pro-team-short-sleeve-shadow-jersey/product/PWJ01

http://www.rapha.cc/rd/en/shop/pro-team-shadow-bib-shorts/product/PWS01

 

Also, kindly remember to factor in the lovely 45% import tax of clothing items.

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What do you mean? It's $320 for the shirt and $385 for the bib - every day that you delay, they become even more expensive. Order yours today to avoid disappointment..

 

http://www.rapha.cc/rd/en/shop/pro-team-short-sleeve-shadow-jersey/product/PWJ01

http://www.rapha.cc/rd/en/shop/pro-team-shadow-bib-shorts/product/PWS01

 

Also, kindly remember to factor in the lovely 45% import tax of clothing items.

 

Mother of.. I just calculated this:

320+385 = $705

$705 * R17 = R11 985

add in the tax: R17 378

 

for a shirt and bib... Not sure if the Rapha site includes shipping - didn't bother to check.

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