For any nonsense about teamkit not being for team only:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=f...gJAN&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=football+fans
Personally - absolutely go with what you like - it needs to fit and do the job. Just tell your mate that there's the pro-bike-kit-w**ker view (complete with its own super cool fb page
) but I like to think this is more aimed at anyone decked out in Team Sky or wearing a yellow/polka dot/giro-pink jersey etc. Or even perhaps a Strava challenge jersey for £120bn.
I love my Wilier and I love the brand. I have some Italian heritage in my family associated with the unification of Italy (I'm not Garibaldi's great grandson though) and I'm pretty sure I will never buy another bike. My informed choice which is not for everyone.
I like team colours but I've chosen a different and no doubt more pikey route so I've read on here - scouring
ebay for vintage team jerseys when they were using Wilier - Brescia Liquigas, Liquigas Patatine, Cofidis, Gerolstiener, and, yes, this does mean I have a Lampre badboy in the wardrobe too. I've worn it once out but tend to stay away. No I'm not the guy in the famous fat-fan picture.
For me it refers to a previous era. I'm not trying to emulate that I'm a current team member, I just love Wilier. End of. I was also bought Wilier Castelli stuff for my b'day recently.
It's also cheap as its second hand, but in decent condition and all have been washed and sanitised etc. And its not uber-cheap knock-off stuff from China where the rear pockets are the size of a postage stamp.
Its my view - I don't expect people to agree or like it, but a bit of respect suits me fine. Pass it on to your mate or don't. But either way, tell him to enjoy riding the bike.