stripes on racing frames...?

[InspireTheEmpathic]

what are the rainbow stripes found on racing bike frames about? only tend to get them on better bikes too. mine are on the rear hanger of my felt.

 

[Vikeonabike]

World Champion Stripes. Shows the Brand has won a World Cycling Championship of some description in the past!

 

[youngoldbloke]

Also seen on replica kit worn by posers (of course, those wearing stripes could actually be world champions).

 

[jig-sore]

posers my arse

i love my stripes ...

 

[automatic_jon]

I'm thinking of getting some electricians tape and putting some stripes on my pub bike, just to see if anyone spots it.

 

[jimboalee]

My Pug has World champ bands. Was it Mr Simpson or Mr Merckx?