What happened to "It's a tool, not a jewel" ?

You're a racer, so you get new kits every year?

Worrying about fabric care is incorrect.

Me too. So far I have to replace my bibs about every two years, and jerseys slightly less frequently than that - which basically means I get to keep up with new technology. And am able to treat my kit like actual clothing...

EDIT:>> It occurs to me I may be exaggerating the bib replacement frequency: I just had to throw away a pair of Primal Wear MTB shorts that are probably ten years old, and my older Voler bibs are probably three or four years old. But for the sake of your argument, let's call it a two-year replacement cycle

Cheers

this thread is great reminder as to why i avoid the fred fest of the 41.

Incorrect.

Promoting Assos wash was the most 'fredelicious' comment of the thread.

That, and he apparently doesn't avoid this "fred fest" too assiduously.