Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

I have one of these as a jersey pocket wallet/key/misc thing. £10. As with all BIGxTOP stuff it's nicely made and hard wearing.

Would take tyre levers, co2, patches and a tube easily. Probably going to buy another to help with bag (pit) organisation and. Worth mentioning their saddle rolls are great too.

Merino arm warmer, knee warmers and overshoes for £91 in combo with the woman's discount code... Tempting.

i have a few bigxtop pouches 3 with me at all times, 1 is tyre levers, tube, patches one is my nutter tool (with the end poking out) and a chain tool, other has my card wallet, phone, oyster

always done me well

Actually I have been winter riding for five decades, Rapha you unruly child.

Did you not start cycling until you were in your twenties then, Ludwig?

Ludwig - The first time I rode with you in Surrey (a few years ago), you had a distinct newbie vibe about you. You don't ride a bike like someone who's been doing it for 50 years...

I smell a rat-wurst

You're wrong, Dov.... Ludwig's been half-wheeling and cutting-up since you were in a nappy*

*Assumption that this was a long time ago, and that you're not into that scene.

I got a tour around Imperial Works last Monday. Saw Graham Raeburn. Excellent macchiato. If you're wondering where your money goes, they have lockers, showers and indoor racks for a literally shocking number of bikes. In Central London real estate...

Regardless, I just ordered 3/4 bibs mad a Pro Team Jacket. Shameless. Hope I can fit into the jacket!

we have all that too in even central-er London .. just for 8 bikes doe

I've heard they've just appointed a great staff mechanic too #GoChuck

My Davis Phinney jerseys turned up, nice detail in the collar and the reflective panels front and rear are a nice to have for this time of year.

They're a nice weight - should hopefully be well suited to the current weather.

If I wanted to buy the Rapha Essentials Pouch, but didn't want to pay Rapha prices, what should I be looking for?

Looking at it the things that's are really nice about the Rapha purse, are the zip wrapping around the top bottom section so it opens up more like a wallet and the compartments. I think zip wallets or purses would be a good place to look.

Edit: quick search brought these nice but pricey Rapha Esq wallets
http://www.clarev.com/products/half-zip-wallet#Navy-Nubuck-PalePink-Spots-Aqua-Interior-Half-Zip-Wallet

#lawsuit

Marc by Marc Jacobs probably has something suitable for about 20 quid.

think the idea was to find something like Rapha but cheaper.

Anyone got the 20% code for filling out the survey?

Just fill out the survey man..
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/team-sky-survey-2014uk

svy-hn8s-1cs8-gcyh

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ta, guess its a generic code

I filled in the survey to get my (generic as it turns out) code and started off a little awkwardly.

1. Why do you support Team Sky?
   
   

A: "I don't."

Why do you not recommend us ?

I dont do black ! that one was easy.

Comme des garçons plz

Same here. Many of the questions appeared to be based upon a rather misplaced assumption. And I had a 20% discount code anyway, and it turns out they're mutually exclusive and can't be used together. Feh.

Comme des garçons plz

Isn't Comme des garçons like totally over? A classic softshell sat down next to me in my transfer jacket this evening on a Victoria Line train at Finsbury Park station.

"Dan, why do you like stuff?"