Incredible job, Ros.   Can't wait for it. 

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@Jules - you can really work the camera.

Ros - great job, can't wait.

We don't have all the proofs yet for all the bits & pieces of kit, but here are few important points:

1. the production jerseys will be white-belly (see pictures below)
2. skin suits will be blue-belly
3. booties are almost 100% dark blue to avoid the appearance of "scruffiness"

As you can see, the only difference between the two is the space between the bottom of the jersey front and just below the "Kissena" name.  Sides & Back are identical.

Ros, looks like you're gonna have to re-shoot!

Incredible job, Ros.   Can't wait for it. 

That is amazing how 'Brooklyn' you made a 90s video clip look.  Dirty bar tape, psudo-WW2 haircut, tats.  I'm impressed.  I never really felt the identity of the team as Brooklyn in any way other than it is on our jersey.  That captured it though.

Only down side: I only have one tattoo, don't wear turn-ups and have no dark-rimmed glasses.  Am I Brooklyn-hipster enough to be in the team

I do have a private school education and a Ph.D., maybe Rapha is a better fit?  Or at least some dentist club.  Always wondered how to get on Major Taylor.

@Adam, it's amazing how you caught all the references and nuances! It was a lot of work, but great to see the reactions here! I'm as giddy about rocking these kits outside as any of you guys.

I appreciate the blue stomach panel on the skinsuits that will hide the power belly.

No shame in the thunder gut, Mattie!

Muffin power! Be proud, don't hide. Chalk it up to a strong diaphragm.

Also, any opinion on the cloth vs "tech" hat?

I have a personal preference for Tech over Cloth, but I know some people feel the other way.  Fit should be identical to current style hats.

i went tech last year and instantly regretted it.  i think old skool cloth is the way to go.

I have a personal preference for Tech over Cloth, but I know some people feel the other way.  Fit should be identical to current style hats.

and there you go!  put 10 new yorkers in a room and you'll get 11 opinions!

My cloth hats fits like this... 

Jules, I see no image.  Tech is the one that's super "rounded" and tight, right?

@Jeff I'm not sure why there is no image (I see one) but yes, it's tighter on *my* head than the cloth.

It just says "image".

But I'm on an iMac, so maybe that's why.  I only bought it b/c they told me it would make me a visionary "individual".  Didn't work so I went with pink bar tape.

@Jeff: Depends on your dome. Cloth hat is "balloonier."

My orders in, sorry did I miss what the eta was? 

What's the difference between the normal tech jersey and airlite jersey?

I second cloth. The tech has a peak of extravagant proportions.

My head is different , I always knew mommy was right when she said I was special! 

My head is different , I always knew mommy was right when she said I was special! 

The cloth hats from Champ Sys just don't fit me...and when I first tried on the tech cap I felt it was so nice it was like manna from heaven!

Don't hate on the tech caps guys, I am very happy we offer both

I wear my tech under the helmet because it wicks better. Off the bike, the cloth because it is more stylish. I got my cloth 2-3 years ago and the fit was damn tight though.

I think the cloth was super pointy and I went with the Tech as well.  In fact, I dug up my old dirty one. This is the tech, right?

I like to wear the cloth on top of the tech for that "crazy escaped lunatic" look...

Jules
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On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:22 AM, Jeff Owens wrote:

I think the cloth was super pointy and I went with the Tech as well. In fact, I dug up my old dirty one. This is the tech, right?

@Jeff That one looks like Tech

I wear my tech under the helmet because it wicks better. Off the bike, the cloth because it is more stylish. I got my cloth 2-3 years ago and the fit was damn tight though.

Mattie - Off the bike you need a podium cap! 

Mattie, I've been trying to get to the bottom of that.  Charlie promised to send me one.  hasn't yet.  I'm going to bug him to bring one to the race on sunday.  I gather, the Airlite is splitting the difference between the tech and summer jerseys.  in the middle in terms of weight and stretch.  Even if I can't see it, I think I"m going to try it.

I was asking Brian Breach about the fabrics the other week. His Mengoni jersey is made out of the Airlite fabric.

It looked nicer and lighter weight than the tech, but very similar in appearance otherwise. He told me that safety pins tend to jack this fabric up a bit more, but then again, I feel like they do that to all jersey's over time. My Verge jersey showed immediate signs of wear from safety pins but held up well despite the blemishes.

I ordered the Airlite jerseys.

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