I have been watching pro cycling since 1997. I remember, from 1997 to ca. 2010/2012, jerseys‘ arms covered half of the upper arm. Bibshorts ended ca. 10-20 cm above the knee. Socks/overshoes ended 10-15 cm above the shoes.
Nowadays, 2021, jerseys‘ arms cover the full upper arm, until the elbow. Bibshorts end in the back of the knee, covering the full thigh. Socks/overshoes cover more than half of the calves.
I actually like the longer socks and overshoes, but I absolutely dislike these long jerseys (arms) and these long bibshorts.
I would really prefer to be able to see the riders‘ triceps and the quadriceps. With these strange (disturbing) long arms of the jerseys and bibshorts, you don‘t see any muscles any more.
If it goes on like this, pro riders in 2030 will ride in full body skinsuits, and the only skin you see is their face.
What is your opinion?
Nowadays, 2021, jerseys‘ arms cover the full upper arm, until the elbow. Bibshorts end in the back of the knee, covering the full thigh. Socks/overshoes cover more than half of the calves.
I actually like the longer socks and overshoes, but I absolutely dislike these long jerseys (arms) and these long bibshorts.
I would really prefer to be able to see the riders‘ triceps and the quadriceps. With these strange (disturbing) long arms of the jerseys and bibshorts, you don‘t see any muscles any more.
If it goes on like this, pro riders in 2030 will ride in full body skinsuits, and the only skin you see is their face.
What is your opinion?