Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Afrank]

I hate the new colors. remind me of those neon color of Danile di luca team. I hope this is just for TDF. The yellow looks nicer than this greenish neon color.

Btw, the flag behind the back of the jersey might be the flag for each rider nations. So if it's russian flag who's russian? morkov?

No Russians on the Tour team. Also-

 

[Rollthedice]

No Russians on the Tour team. Also-

Not a particularly popular flag nowadays.

 

[rhubroma]

Some people like earthy tones, some like bright colors. I for one think jerseys with "earthy tones" are boring.

And I find neon an indication that vulgarity prevails.

 

[SeriousSam]

Looks absolutely hideous. Lots of black with some stylish blue would've looked much nicer.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Looks absolutely hideous. Lots of black with some stylish blue would've looked much nicer.

Lolz oh dear

 

[LaFlorecita]

And I find neon an indication that vulgarity prevails.

Fair enough, to each their own, but don't state your opinion on what looks good as a fact

 

[Sciocco]

Can't decide if Nibali's or Tinkoff's are worse, would've preferred something along the lines of this if they're going to go green:

 

[rhubroma]

Fair enough, to each their own, but don't state your opinion on what looks good as a fact

Look you don't have to agree sweety, and I have no problem with my stylisitc considerations.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Look you don't have to agree sweety, and I have no problem with my stylisitc considerations.

Neither have I. I thought it was a little harsh to say people who choose bright colors over earthy tones don't have a sense of aesthetics.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Can't decide if Nibali's or Tinkoff's are worse, would've preferred something along the lines of this if they're going to go green:

It's not green, it's fluo yellow. I could have told you ages ago Tinkov was never going to give up yellow in his team's jersey. Why would he choose green?

 

[rhubroma]

Can't decide if Nibali's or Tinkoff's are worse, would've preferred something along the lines of this if they're going to go green:

Dark colors give a nice line to the physique, whereas the garish eyesores these teems have choosen makes them look like radioactive Smurfs.

 

[rhubroma]

Neither have I. I thought it was a little harsh to say people who choose bright colors over earthy tones don't have a sense of aesthetics.

Yep, in Tinkov's case, that about says it.

 

[Jspear]

Can't decide if Nibali's or Tinkoff's are worse, would've preferred something along the lines of this if they're going to go green:

Yes and if they had gone with a green similar to that, they would have been told to change it because it would be to similar to the green jersey.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Dark colors give a nice line to the physique, whereas the garish eyesores these teems have choosen makes them look like radioactive Smurfs.

I don't mind the look of this at all

 

[LaFlorecita]

Yep, in Tinkov's case, that about says it.

In YOUR opinion. There are many people who like it.

 

[Sciocco]

It's not green, it's fluo yellow. I could have told you ages ago Tinkov was never going to give up yellow in his team's jersey. Why would he choose green?

With the new kits, depending on the lighting in some photos they appear quite green to me, others nearly yellow.

The kits from last year had some yellow, but much less yellow didn't they? I am not a fan of neon and this color is unusual. I'm interested to see how they match other things, bicycle, helmet and glasses.

Last years I like, maybe not good if they are superstitious though.

 

[rhubroma]

In YOUR opinion. There are many people who like it.

Sure and in MY opinion the vulgarity is glaring.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Sure and in MY opinion the vulgarity is glaring.

All good I personally think earthy tones are hideous, isn't it funny how different people can be

 

[LaFlorecita]

With the new kits, depending on the lighting in some photos they appear quite green to me, others nearly yellow.

The kits from last year had some yellow, but much less yellow didn't they? I am not a fan of neon and this color is unusual. I'm interested to see how they match other things, bicycle, helmet and glasses.

Last years I like, maybe not good if they are superstitious though.

I am afraid they won't match their bikes with the new jersey. It looks ugly together, and it will be even worse if Contador gets yellow.

And regarding last year's jersey, do you really think Tinkov would like to go back to the jersey with the Saxo color most prominent?

 

[rhubroma]

All good I personally think earthy tones are hideous, isn't it funny how different people can be

Oh, I'm sure.

 

[Sciocco]

I am afraid they won't match their bikes with the new jersey. It looks ugly together, and it will be even worse if Contador gets yellow.

And regarding last year's jersey, do you really think Tinkov would like to go back to the jersey with the Saxo color most prominent?

I have to agree with you on that. I am hoping Contador gets a jersey ASAP(Nibali too), though I can imagine him wanting to wait to go for the yellow.

I'm sure he wouldn't, but it has yellow and was allowed by the ASO.

 

[Beech Mtn]

No Russians on the Tour team. Also-

I quite like this. Will be very visible on TV, even in rain or fog, or from the helicopter. Therefore it will serve its purpose well.

Interesting that Oleg has put the Russian flag and lettering on the kit. Cheeky little political touch to reward ASO for making him change his kit?

Wish they had helmets and bikes to match. I liked the previous kits too, but now seeing the two yellows together, the Tinkoff school bus yellow looks a bit dated.

IMO of course.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I have to agree with you on that. I am hoping Contador gets a jersey ASAP(Nibali too), though I can imagine him wanting to wait to go for the yellow.

I'm sure he wouldn't, but it has yellow and was allowed by the ASO.

I actually meant that if he's wearing the yellow jersey, it'll be an even more hideous sight Tinkoff yellow bikes and helmet + Fluo yellow shorts + Tour yellow jersey.

It's almost enough to make me wish he does NOT get to wear the yellow jersey

 

[LaFlorecita]

I quite like this. Will be very visible on TV, even in rain or fog, or from the helicopter. Therefore it will serve its purpose well.

Interesting that Oleg has put the Russian flag and lettering on the kit. Cheeky little political touch to reward ASO for making him change his kit?

Wish they had helmets and bikes to match. I liked the previous kits too, but now seeing the two yellows together, the Tinkoff school bus yellow looks a bit dated.

IMO of course.

I like the old jerseys a lot better but I agree that it looks a little bland compared to these new ones.

 

[Sciocco]

I actually meant that if he's wearing the yellow jersey, it'll be an even more hideous sight Tinkoff yellow bikes and helmet + Fluo yellow shorts + Tour yellow jersey.

It's almost enough to make me wish he does NOT get to wear the yellow jersey

Surely he would change his shorts... I hope.