I couldn't agree more (I wear mostly bright orange, yellow and pink jerseys) with bright daytime running lights. Most riders in Melbourne wear what I call "murder me black". My kids and I have a have game in the car which is finding the worse bike rider with no lights and the darkest clothes.
Man I love my old wool Rapha…and lately I’ve been buying De marchi…great quality wool blends they don’t get saggy…give it up for those wool producers. Anyway love your show keep it up. Cheers!
Hi Chris, we should be promoting light bright jersey colours.Especially in this day and age of 'be seen, be safe'. Drivers find darker colours hard to see. "
Good point, however, research has shown that flouro and bright colours have no more visibility to drivers than dark colours. The research shows that is how the colour is 'broken up' that catches a drivers eye. For example - black jersey, white helmet and socks. The contrast between the 'patterns' of a rider silhouette is what gave the highest visibility.
Please, please, promote visible clothing. In your video there was a theme of using darker tones. I ride in a safety orange Brooklyn jersey & it's uncluttered with an even textured design. It's not for everyone but at least use bright colours with symmetrical design. Complicated design even if bright, confuses motorists
I run daytime lights. And I also tend to lean towards the brighter coloured MAAP designs. The balance between bright & classy is hard to get right. I think MAAP do it best. However, I feel most let down with accessories (from all the big brands). Why only black warmers, gloves, rain jackets and gilets?? I'm never leaving the house in a black jersey (in Sydney its just too dangerous) but maybe if I had some red arm warmers might change my mind.
As far as people with the biggest cycling fashion “cojones” are concerned, surely you should pay homage to Lee Hollywood Turner?! My current bib shorts colour collection: black, navy, slate blue, plum, deep red, grey and electric raspberry (summer only!). Don’t get me started on the jerseys. I have shoes in white, black, blue and khaki green. It does mean I have three different matching sets of helmet/sunglasses and gloves to go with the kit combinations. When I’m not on the bike I dress like a hobo.
Haha, Great call regarding Lee. Not surprised in any way shape or form that you have the colour palette down, sounds a little bit like me as well that off the bike it’s just a mess but on the bike it’s all I think about
The earthy colour trend looks cool but it will pass. For me, having been hit by a car once (was not seriously injured), I will always tend towards bright colours just for the visibility.
Hey David, I hear what you’re saying personally as a day light user I feel I can potentially get away with a little bit more, but let’s be honest this is a video about fashion not safety, safety is always the king
@@ChrisMillerCycling Yes, fair enough. Didn’t mean to be critical! The fashion is nice and compelling, just the visibility thing always plays on my mind when choosing kit. Most of my rides are dark mornings or evenings so I guess that changes things.
The only thing I will never understand is why anyone would wear a pro team kit. Usually doesn't look great and you're just a walking advertisement with a billion logo's everywhere. The amount of Jumbo kits I see here in The Netherlands is crazy.
The “no pro team kit” rule is just a cycling quirk and probably fading into history. If you go to a park in Britain you will see kids kicking a ball wearing a Chelsea or Liverpool FC jersey. Or American kids shooting hoops wearing a Lakers top. In Australia there’s plenty of fans who enjoy kicking a ball in the park wearing their favourite Aussie Rules Football team’s jersey. It’s good for the team sponsors getting more exposure for the money they invest in the team.
Good to see you back, think I missed last weeks video but going to watch it after this. Was worried about you on lockdown down under. Love your videos. Keep up the great work. IM a black bib short guy just mix the upper colors, My wife will not let me get anymore jersey's got to many already, and she is right, I still have about 8 that I haven't even opened yet.
I always wear black shorts and tended to buy Assos jerseys. Assos are not the most flamboyant of companies so the jerseys are a sober mix of blue, blue with black trim, red with black trim, white with black trim, very boring! So my last purchase was a few Rapha pink jerseys and matching socks after the Rapha recommendation on this channel and I must say I love them! I think for a change I'll try the more earthy colours next with a dark navy shorts. The issue with accessories is that they're expensive, I tend to buy a helmet that matches my frame and a contrasting pair of shades. It's hard to vary the colour schemes of the shirt / shorts and preventing a clash between the helmet / glasses / shoes unless you go neutral on those items (all white might work). Any tips on what accessories are the most flexible in terms of colour coordination?
Hey John, thanks for the comment it sounds like you have it pretty much dialled in as it is. My only thing would be sometimes with helmets or shoes you can have a little bit of colour in maybe the trimmings on them that you can use across the rest of your kit. Bringing out a new pair of sunglasses for every kit is potentially a dangerous and divorce bringing practice
How about shoe and sock combinations? I draw a hard line through white socks with black shoes, but I'm curious as to the general consensus on what combinations not to wear?
I like things relatively plain, so went for Rapha short and long sleeve jerseys from their Core range. They are very comfortable and I really like the styling on them. 👍🏻
Patterned bibs are so 2018 ;-) problem with patterned bibs or any post dyed lycra bibs is discolouration of a small area of the bibs. Happens to post dyed bib shorts too often (learnt by experience) and quickly ends their life outside. It would of been far better if you didn't use photos of patterned bibs from that US company with a bad reputation for delivering and used either Cat1 or Hunter Bros both from Melbourne, both with pretty outrageous kit that I could not see you wearing. Other bibs colours in now burgundy, teal and dark brown (though that is debatable), though not as debatable as white bibs being made popular by MVP
Kit choice of your non typical 60 year old post MAMIL Bibs: black, navy, olive, charcoal, light grey (great for when the sun is beating down), burgundy, teal (with a purple on the way) and a couple of outrageous prints. Jersey: mainly solid colours includes a couple of fluros (orange, pink), pastels (pale pink, mint green), earth tones (umber, dark green, bronze, burgundy) and the standards navy, black and white. A couple of prints make it into rotation. But usually a solid colour which complements or contrasts bib choice. Shoes, I have a few pairs of Giro Empires in different colours, usually match the bibs or white. Helmet as per shoes. Socks, I have plenty of loud socks, but prefer solids, match jersey if possible, or bibs. Most frequent popular choice lately white, next black. Gloves: leather either white or black. Sunglasses: Being old means failing eyesight, so prescription insert behind a couple of different lenses in white or black frame.
One thing I think only Rapha can do is to make their Aero jersey truly aero, almost everyone who wears the Pro Team Aero does not have saggy traps, neck and shoulders. Probably that’s why they cost the way they cost.
All I can say to that is the testing of the products they do is next level. I know Jesse is involved in the testing program and they send out so many samples for him to try with very small changes. Nothing goes to market without huge product testing.
Thanks John, next thing you know this will be Chris Miller HyperTalk, and will be talking about upcoming shoe releases and their colours rather than training zones. You have been warned 😂
Glad I ride gravel. Basic black bib underneath looser athletic shirt and shorts in grays and blues. No fashion police when you’re out riding alone in the dirt.
Hey mate. I think going all in with a coloured helmet is going to make some colours more difficult in terms of your kit. That’s why I would suggest I mostly white or mostly black with maybe a little bit of colour in it
Bright is right if it keeps me alive & well. I enjoy the earthly look but not as much as I want to avoid ending up in the Earth. :)
I couldn't agree more (I wear mostly bright orange, yellow and pink jerseys) with bright daytime running lights. Most riders in Melbourne wear what I call "murder me black". My kids and I have a have game in the car which is finding the worse bike rider with no lights and the darkest clothes.
@@richardggeorge “game in the car .. finding the rider with the darkest clothes” wow that’s straight up weird! Why would you do that? 😳
This entire video went over my head... I'm just here for the editing skills 💯
🤣🤣🤣
Man I love my old wool Rapha…and lately I’ve been buying De marchi…great quality wool blends they don’t get saggy…give it up for those wool producers. Anyway love your show keep it up. Cheers!
Do love bringing the old wool one out every now and again.
Plain black bibs for me. Jersey, what ever is on the top of the pile. Socks, the craziest I can get my hands on..... 🤣🤣🤣 Shoes, just plain black
This is the content we want to see.
That’ll do me … cycling fashion channel from now on 😊😊
Hi Chris, we should be promoting light bright jersey colours.Especially in this day and age of 'be seen, be safe'. Drivers find darker colours hard to see.
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Good point, however, research has shown that flouro and bright colours have no more visibility to drivers than dark colours. The research shows that is how the colour is 'broken up' that catches a drivers eye. For example - black jersey, white helmet and socks. The contrast between the 'patterns' of a rider silhouette is what gave the highest visibility.
@Harry HardC good chat.
Please, please, promote visible clothing. In your video there was a theme of using darker tones. I ride in a safety orange Brooklyn jersey & it's uncluttered with an even textured design. It's not for everyone but at least use bright colours with symmetrical design. Complicated design even if bright, confuses motorists
Just got a Red Polygon jersey for father's day. It's probably the best jersey I have and also the cheapest. Feels fast
I run daytime lights. And I also tend to lean towards the brighter coloured MAAP designs. The balance between bright & classy is hard to get right. I think MAAP do it best. However, I feel most let down with accessories (from all the big brands). Why only black warmers, gloves, rain jackets and gilets?? I'm never leaving the house in a black jersey (in Sydney its just too dangerous) but maybe if I had some red arm warmers might change my mind.
As far as people with the biggest cycling fashion “cojones” are concerned, surely you should pay homage to Lee Hollywood Turner?!
My current bib shorts colour collection: black, navy, slate blue, plum, deep red, grey and electric raspberry (summer only!). Don’t get me started on the jerseys. I have shoes in white, black, blue and khaki green. It does mean I have three different matching sets of helmet/sunglasses and gloves to go with the kit combinations.
When I’m not on the bike I dress like a hobo.
Haha, Great call regarding Lee. Not surprised in any way shape or form that you have the colour palette down, sounds a little bit like me as well that off the bike it’s just a mess but on the bike it’s all I think about
Good subject to discuss however bright colors should always be a part of cycling for obvious safety reasons.
The earthy colour trend looks cool but it will pass. For me, having been hit by a car once (was not seriously injured), I will always tend towards bright colours just for the visibility.
Hey David, I hear what you’re saying personally as a day light user I feel I can potentially get away with a little bit more, but let’s be honest this is a video about fashion not safety, safety is always the king
@@ChrisMillerCycling Yes, fair enough. Didn’t mean to be critical! The fashion is nice and compelling, just the visibility thing always plays on my mind when choosing kit. Most of my rides are dark mornings or evenings so I guess that changes things.
safety is never sexy
@@David-vb8tg You wouldn’t catch me in a high vis vest 😂
The only thing I will never understand is why anyone would wear a pro team kit. Usually doesn't look great and you're just a walking advertisement with a billion logo's everywhere. The amount of Jumbo kits I see here in The Netherlands is crazy.
The “no pro team kit” rule is just a cycling quirk and probably fading into history. If you go to a park in Britain you will see kids kicking a ball wearing a Chelsea or Liverpool FC jersey. Or American kids shooting hoops wearing a Lakers top. In Australia there’s plenty of fans who enjoy kicking a ball in the park wearing their favourite Aussie Rules Football team’s jersey.
It’s good for the team sponsors getting more exposure for the money they invest in the team.
Good to see you back, think I missed last weeks video but going to watch it after this. Was worried about you on lockdown down under. Love your videos. Keep up the great work. IM a black bib short guy just mix the upper colors, My wife will not let me get anymore jersey's got to many already, and she is right, I still have about 8 that I haven't even opened yet.
Ha ha! I know the pain. I honestly think the only reason I design a new kit next year, is so I have an excuse to ride in a different jersey. ☺️
I always wear black shorts and tended to buy Assos jerseys. Assos are not the most flamboyant of companies so the jerseys are a sober mix of blue, blue with black trim, red with black trim, white with black trim, very boring!
So my last purchase was a few Rapha pink jerseys and matching socks after the Rapha recommendation on this channel and I must say I love them! I think for a change I'll try the more earthy colours next with a dark navy shorts.
The issue with accessories is that they're expensive, I tend to buy a helmet that matches my frame and a contrasting pair of shades. It's hard to vary the colour schemes of the shirt / shorts and preventing a clash between the helmet / glasses / shoes unless you go neutral on those items (all white might work).
Any tips on what accessories are the most flexible in terms of colour coordination?
Hey John, thanks for the comment it sounds like you have it pretty much dialled in as it is. My only thing would be sometimes with helmets or shoes you can have a little bit of colour in maybe the trimmings on them that you can use across the rest of your kit. Bringing out a new pair of sunglasses for every kit is potentially a dangerous and divorce bringing practice
Your thoughts on pro team kit?
You had me totally confused , I couldn't work out if U were just taking the piss or super serious
What if you’re fat??
I am old so it dont matter, some of my Jerseys are 30plus years old. Trying getting that quality now.
How about shoe and sock combinations? I draw a hard line through white socks with black shoes, but I'm curious as to the general consensus on what combinations not to wear?
I like things relatively plain, so went for Rapha short and long sleeve jerseys from their Core range. They are very comfortable and I really like the styling on them. 👍🏻
Can’t go wrong with that combo
Patterned bibs are so 2018 ;-) problem with patterned bibs or any post dyed lycra bibs is discolouration of a small area of the bibs. Happens to post dyed bib shorts too often (learnt by experience) and quickly ends their life outside. It would of been far better if you didn't use photos of patterned bibs from that US company with a bad reputation for delivering and used either Cat1 or Hunter Bros both from Melbourne, both with pretty outrageous kit that I could not see you wearing.
Other bibs colours in now burgundy, teal and dark brown (though that is debatable), though not as debatable as white bibs being made popular by MVP
Kit choice of your non typical 60 year old post MAMIL
Bibs: black, navy, olive, charcoal, light grey (great for when the sun is beating down), burgundy, teal (with a purple on the way) and a couple of outrageous prints.
Jersey: mainly solid colours includes a couple of fluros (orange, pink), pastels (pale pink, mint green), earth tones (umber, dark green, bronze, burgundy) and the standards navy, black and white. A couple of prints make it into rotation. But usually a solid colour which complements or contrasts bib choice.
Shoes, I have a few pairs of Giro Empires in different colours, usually match the bibs or white.
Helmet as per shoes.
Socks, I have plenty of loud socks, but prefer solids, match jersey if possible, or bibs. Most frequent popular choice lately white, next black.
Gloves: leather either white or black.
Sunglasses: Being old means failing eyesight, so prescription insert behind a couple of different lenses in white or black frame.
Maybe chat to local designer Babici for an insight from a leading producer of bike kit. He’s super knowledgeable and talks very well
More than happy for a local designer to reach out
I tend to buy jerseys and bibs that I really love regardless of pattern or design
Nothing wrong with that option
@@ChrisMillerCycling I'm not entirely convinced by that...I have no matching bibs and jerseys
Thanks Chris, best laugh I've had in a while.
Cheers Stephen
One thing I think only Rapha can do is to make their Aero jersey truly aero, almost everyone who wears the Pro Team Aero does not have saggy traps, neck and shoulders. Probably that’s why they cost the way they cost.
All I can say to that is the testing of the products they do is next level. I know Jesse is involved in the testing program and they send out so many samples for him to try with very small changes. Nothing goes to market without huge product testing.
Brilliant Chris … more more 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks John, next thing you know this will be Chris Miller HyperTalk, and will be talking about upcoming shoe releases and their colours rather than training zones. You have been warned 😂
Chris Miller sunglasses … come on you know
Telling someone to wear dark kit should be a cycling crime.
Thanks for your feedback Dan, just trying to have fun and as a day light user everything is taken with a grain of salt here
Glad I ride gravel. Basic black bib underneath looser athletic shirt and shorts in grays and blues. No fashion police when you’re out riding alone in the dirt.
Patterns ..absolutely no way, not cool at all….they look rubbish and will be out of date in 5min
Leinster jersey didn't make the cut......tisk tisk
Haha!! Nah, can you spot the Irish club jersey up there?
@@ChrisMillerCycling tell me its not Monkstown!! As a Railway Union man I'll be gutted! Haha
Loved it mate top job........
Thanks Brendan
Leaning in is the new Like #movingforward. And good to see you back to a fave topic, well done
Spot on!! How about helmet colors? Having gone thru any variations, All White seems to go with everything
Hey mate. I think going all in with a coloured helmet is going to make some colours more difficult in terms of your kit. That’s why I would suggest I mostly white or mostly black with maybe a little bit of colour in it
Excellent vlog my friend
Now...let's address that haircut you have...
(Jus' kidding + keep up the content please & Cheers)
LOL! Mate I wouldn’t call this a haircut, this was a pair of scissors my wife and a lockdown. Not pretty
Got it > what my wife & some people might call "subtle revenge" ((Haha))
Lee Turner doesn't agree with you! :)
Mate if We had as many subscribers and as he had 80s and 90s pro team kits, we would be laughing all the way to the bank 😂😂
Love the lockdown haircut 👍
Ha ha! It really is not pretty, Might be time to start uploading in 720p instead of 4K so you can see less of it
Geometric patterned shorts? No!
Don’t knock it till you try it … coming from someone who would never try it 😂
I like the super hi vis safety neon look....very uncool
Yeah….nah.
I’m shocked Michael, I was sure you’d be all about the fashion 😂
Geometric pattern bibs for our next club kit?