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I saw this somewhere on instagram but cant find it now. It looks like someone went a lil wild with Word Art 
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Unpopular opinion maybe- I really liked the old AG2R kit. Brown shorts are a lil weird but I thought it worked for them. 
I agree, Rob, I always liked the old kit, thought is was actually kinda classy, same with the new one.
Damn, I should have looked at this thread more closely as I fell for the baggy kneed performance tights. I reached out to ben to see if they can do anything for me. It would be a bummer to have $100 tights fit strangely. I'm pretty short, but I don't think a size small should bunch up as much as this. That said, the fabric feels a lot more flexible than my older, better fitting CS tights so it would stink if they can't sort this fit issue out.
Speaking of kits. Usually how long does a design last for our team? Will there be a post-covid kit in 2021 or 2022?
Speaking of kits. Usually how long does a design last for our team? Will there be a post-covid kit in 2021 or 2022?
@DiegoSanchez I don’t think there is any hard and fast rule. The last time was circa 2011. It was contentious because some folks had accumulated a lot of “old style” kit - not to mention the very understandable differences of taste.

Personally I remember being devastated by the choice of white tops over blue - I have since come to adore the white top.

Generally Kissena is not a team that changes kit often which I think helps keep the cost of membership under control.
I'll add that we try to make an effort -- as jules points out -- to keep the kit compatible, so that old kit looks good with any new update. the biggest reason for updates lately is when a sponsor should be added.

That said, it has never been easier and cheaper to create and print new kit/jersey designs -- the blue jerseys have proved that perhaps we can have cool jersey variations for training/rides, and still race in white.

2021 has a cool blue jersey variation that you can get if you renew membership now.

And to make sure everyone is aware.

This is the cool blue 2021 Training Jersey design. You can get it (for free included in the price of membership) if you renew your Kissena membership before Jan 15:


To get the jersey polemicos going...

Definitely a fleece/winter jersey thing.  Short sleeve makes no sense.  
This is warmer than a spoonful of Coleman's Mustard powder. 

Never disappoints !

Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec 2021 kit
They could use a few more sponsors

Never disappoints !

Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec 2021 kit

@PatrickGrehan , covid hit them hard !
Never disappoints !

Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec 2021 kit
I feel like this jersey has almost come full circle in being so wild that it's almost high fashion now. 
New idea: Green screen kits. Advertisers will bid on targeted placements much like on the web/social media, based on viewer intent signals and location data. There can be "takeovers" and special ad units. It'll be great, just like how internet advertising is great. You'll see Amazon retargeting you about the water filters you left in your cart and forgot about. Or maybe you talked about getting some new foam rollers with a friend on IG and suddenly Performance is advertising a sale on foam rollers on Froomedog's jersey as he's attacking up a mountain (the last 20 minutes of the race will be considered a premium placement with the finish ).


New idea: Green screen kits. Advertisers will bid on targeted placements much like on the web/social media, based on viewer intent signals and location data. There can be "takeovers" and special ad units. It'll be great, just like how internet advertising is great. You'll see Amazon retargeting you about the water filters you left in your cart and forgot about. Or maybe you talked about getting some new foam rollers with a friend on IG and suddenly Performance is advertising a sale on foam rollers on Froomedog's jersey as he's attacking up a mountain (the last 20 minutes of the race will be considered a premium placement with the finish ).


This is brilliant!  The ad cost can dynamically go up when the rider is off the front creating a real-time auction for advertisers and incentive for teams to get in breaks. 
Teams will then be free to brand themselves with a cool permanent name like "TIGER SHARK DRAGONS" or "CHEETAH LASERS".
I wish teams could coin themselves a name. Would give more enthusiasm and a feeling of history in the sport. Cycling is weird because it consist of teams, but feel like people root as if it was tennis: for their favorite rider depending the race.
New idea: Green screen kits. Advertisers will bid on targeted placements much like on the web/social media, based on viewer intent signals and location data. There can be "takeovers" and special ad units. It'll be great, just like how internet advertising is great. You'll see Amazon retargeting you about the water filters you left in your cart and forgot about. Or maybe you talked about getting some new foam rollers with a friend on IG and suddenly Performance is advertising a sale on foam rollers on Froomedog's jersey as he's attacking up a mountain (the last 20 minutes of the race will be considered a premium placement with the finish ).
 

If that was the case I never would have purchased Mapei grout, have been introduced to Rapha + Palace eyeburner or tried to identify the 100,000 sponsors on the Androni Giocattoli jersey.

Also what would the CRCA Cat3 Pro teams do? Ride around in hi-viz blank jerseys hoping someone walking by will be wearing AR glasses which will insert an ad for colon cancer screening or lubricated catheters, so the team can earn their $0.0001 on that ad delivery?
Also what would the CRCA Cat3 Pro teams do? Ride around in hi-viz blank jerseys hoping someone walking by will be wearing AR glasses which will insert an ad for colon cancer screening or lubricated catheters, so the team can earn their $0.0001 on that ad delivery?
would be an improvement on the GFNY kit....


Feel like having a crazy looking kit? Or having a fomo cus you can't have a duck jersey?

400WATTSCLUB got you ;)
If you have the jersey shipped to me, I'll gladly deliver the kit around BK and Manhattan. 

https://custom2.champ-sys.com/teamstore/?400WCJan21
Also I can't wait to get my donut jersey! Team ride about to get extra sweeeet!
Canyon Sram have done it again. Although I'm still waiting to see what EF comes up with, this wins best kit of the 2021 season for me (again for like the 3rd year now)


FIRAH!
I like the 90s Team KHS paint colors on the bike
Yeah, Canyon Sram kit is on fire. 

I’m still rocking my EF 2019 kit, I can’t wait to see the 2021.

Placing a ver: it won’t be dull. 
Overall doesn’t seem like a crazy kit, though knowing the context is pretty cool.

The most compliant kit ever. They even left the measure lines to prove it. 

Love the attitude in this team. 
As a designer, I love the message their new kit sends. Malicious compliance. 
Overall doesn’t seem like a crazy kit, though knowing the context is pretty cool.

The most compliant kit ever. They even left the measure lines to prove it. 

Love the attitude in this team. 
Somehow, methinks they came up with the design first and then tried to spin it.  There is no 'compliance' they have to worry about.  And they'll forget this the moment they have extra cash from a late-on-the-scene sponsor who can come in and do another Giro special.
Idk if this is just me but I always hated the EF jersey I thought it was fugly. The Sram Canyon kit 👌🏽👌🏽