Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Jspear]

Of course I'd like to see the bike colors changed, but how easy is it to paint the bikes with this short of a notice. Do they even have the tools to do it on the road? With their new jerseys they will glow in the sun.

 

[Publicus]

It seems to me they mock up yellow or pink bikes as needed during the tour or giro. Also, I presume they will be riding the new tarmac most days, which they havent used as a squad most of the year. The two yellows clash horribly.

 

[Afrank]

Vomit green trying to pass itself off as yellow but not yellow and be highlighter at the same time. No thanks, don't like it. Doesn't look a thing like the highlighters either IMO.

I just hope Contador get's yellow early so he doesn't have to wear that. And pray to god they give him yellow shorts too, as that green will look horrendous with the yellow jersey.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Vomit green trying to pass itself off as yellow but not yellow and be highlighter at the same time. No thanks, don't like it. Doesn't look a thing like the highlighters either IMO.

I just hope Contador get's yellow early so he doesn't have to wear that. And pray to god they give him yellow shorts too, as that green will look horrendous with the yellow jersey.

It's not green, it's fluo yellow

I quite like it although I prefer the normal jersey.

I think it looks better than the yellow jersey

Oh, and if your vomit looks like that, better see a doctor

 

[Afrank]

It's not green, it's fluo yellow

I quite like it although I prefer the normal jersey.

I think it looks better than the yellow jersey

Oh, and if your vomit looks like that, better see a doctor

This, is fluo yellow

This, is a faint fluo green/yellow that tries to pass itself off as entirely yellow.

Maybe I've just gotten to use to their usual yellow. It really was one of the best kits in the peloton.

 

[LaFlorecita]

This, is fluo yellow

This, is a faint fluo green/yellow that tries to pass itself off as entirely yellow.

Maybe I've just gotten to use to their usual yellow. It really was one of the best kits in the peloton.

I don't really see the difference to be honest. The Tinkoff fluo yellow might have a touch more green in it - but who cares. It reminds me of the color of a tennis ball, which I guess some people might call green.

Anyway, I agree that compared to the original jersey this one is ****, especially combined with the 'old' helmets and bikes. I think it'll look good on TV though and especially in the sun.

And I think it'll look better when they're wearing tighter jerseys too

 

[Afrank]

Looks a little better in this pic. Perhaps just the sun in those other pics making it look brighter then it actually is. Hard to tell sometimes with Fluo. Maybe it will grow on me.

 

[LaFlorecita]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0jL_4z4b9c

it is so bright everything else in the video looks almost grey

Mick states the obvious: you can see it from a mile away

And he hopes they use it as their main kit next season

 

[jaylew]

This, is fluo yellow

This, is a faint fluo green/yellow that tries to pass itself off as entirely yellow.

I really can't see any difference, Afrank.

 

[Publicus]

I just noticed in the video the "Tinkoff" that is usually in English on the right shoulder is now in Russian. Clever.

EDIT: He changed more than the one on the shoulder. Interesting.

 

[yespatterns]

Ugh,I really liked thier old kit a lot more. This one looks like Flouro and cannondale had an ugly baby.

 

[Forunculo]

It wasn't orange

 

[LaFlorecita]

I just noticed in the video the "Tinkoff" that is usually in English on the right shoulder is now in Russian. Clever.

EDIT: I think he changed them all to English except the big Tinkoff on the chest.

Yep. Not sure what to think of that. And there's also a small Russian flag on the back.

http://instagram.com/p/p_sShJl6lY/

 

[BeagRigh]

Yep. Not sure what to think of that. And there's also a small Russian flag on the back.

http://instagram.com/p/p_sShJl6lY/

That would be a National Champs. jersey at Movistar!

 

[LaFlorecita]

That would be a National Champs. jersey at Movistar!

Haha good one

 

[ILovecycling]

Yep. Not sure what to think of that. And there's also a small Russian flag on the back.

http://instagram.com/p/p_sShJl6lY/

he is paying millions of euro for this team,I know you hate him,but try to be a bit nice to him

That would be a National Champs. jersey at Movistar!

ROFL!!

 

[murali]

whether you call yellow or fluo or green or tennis ball, this jersey succks!!

Why cant oleg pay some real money to real designers? Even a high school kid will do better than this design.


The only good thing abt this jersey is tht no one else will go for this sh**ty color. So even if watching in a bad stream, we can always spot the saxo riders.

 

[rhubroma]

It looks horrible.

Why can't teams have nice, earthy tones?

But this is what happens when mega-wealth has no culture. Get a sense of aesthetics.

 

[LaFlorecita]

It looks horrible.

Why can't teams have nice, earthy tones?

But this is what happens when mega-wealth has no culture. Get a sense of aesthetics.

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

 

[LaFlorecita]

I think it looked really good on TV. Especially during the interview. Nice

 

[Jelantik]

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?

 

[Jelantik]

I think it looked really good on TV. Especially during the interview. Nice

yeah... they blind your eyes... LOL So you can't help not to notice!!!!

 

[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.