Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Anyone used the arm sleeves / arm screens / arm coolers?

http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/arm-screens/product/ASC01

I'm thinking of using them for PBP to keep cool and stop sunburn without having to use sunscreen.

I use the arm screens, very comfortable on a 100 mile not quick ride (so wore them for over 6 hours) and on a couple of hot 60 mile rides. I have the black ones, didn't get hot.

Anyone been to Kilver court outlet recently and know if they've got anything in Large - planing a ride around the mendips and wondering whether I should finish up near there...

Used the Data versions in the Alps a few weeks back, it was hot, they worked.

I would recommend a sunscreen gel called Ultrasun, great product that will last all day with one application, and doesn't leave you feeling greasy like most suncreams do.

Thanks both

I was there last week, they had a good selection of men's stock, mostly in the edges of the size range so more XS and XL. They had scarce M and L in some things.

They had base layers, Pro team jackets, hardshells, rain and wind jackets, some jerseys, less in the way of bibs and only Sky shorts.

Yes, I've got the white ones. I really like them.

Is there anything special about the material or would any thin arm 'warmers' do the same thing?

The arm screens are made of very finely woven material, which I don't think I've seen anywhere else. No idea if it does anything special, but they do a good job of keeping me a bit warmer than I otherwise would be first thing, and keeping the sun off during the first part of a big Alpine climb. I usually take them off before the end for maximum sprightliness up to the summit though.

What sort of discount is typical at Kilver Court?

It's the same fabric as the shortsleeve Pro Team Jersey, and the armwarmers/screens I wear the majority of the time. Good for cool mornings/evenings (pack small to go into a pocket), and work great in the heat for sun protection. I recently got burned on the 1st day of a week in the Pyrenees. Rode perfectly comfortably in 25-30º+ sunshine wearing them to cover up. Be good to know what you make of them

Sounds interesting. I already have a thin set of arm warmers but I don't know what material they are. Maybe I should just buy a set of the Rapha and see how they go.

From what I saw anywhere from 25-60% off. PTJ £100 down from £180. Super lightweight jersey 45 down from 90. Classic jerseys half price.

sale is on you vultures

had an itch to spend money all day, perfect. PTJ ordered.

Thanks, sounds like worth a visit (even with the sale on).

PTJ ordered. Won't be missed in the natty bright red!

Remind me why we are discussing winter kit by the way? It's July ffs.

It's August, cheap winter kit to be had before the ice age.

Anyone have the lightweight jersey? How much shit can you fit in the pockets? Room for a racecape? I'm used to three across the back.

Lightweight jersey are awesome, they're my top choice for summer audax ride.

You can get away with a racecape in the back, but best not overload it, saddlebag are there for a reason.

OK thanks... Might be a little on the small side then, was intending to fill it with food and ride up mountains, plus race cape to ride down...

Must resist...must resist...darn this sale!

Carry a cheap gillet instead, much more useful on the descend, and pack a lots smaller, hell you probably can sandwich that between your saddlebag and saddle easily.

Don't think you'd want to climb with a sweaty back with load of stuff.

Not much tempting in the sale:-(

@Bezzin I had a gillet, arm-warmers, phone, pump+tools, 2 Cliff bars and 5 shot-bloks in my lightweight jersey pockets without too much of the dreaded Rapha "jersey torque".