Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Scored them at the Manchester sample sale. Being located in Manchester meant it was pretty easy to drop in...

Londons Fixed Gear Sample Sale

Got the new rain jacket, a day late for yesterday's deluge but it seems nice. Went for small, which fits perfectly when I'm on the bike but feels a little tight across the chest when off it. But it's minty green and thus matches my current favourite ice cream. Gelato kit matching is gonna be massive in 2016.

very good

I never get invited to sample sales :'(

I'll invite you to the next one.

P.S. My sources at rapha tell me they aren't doing any more sample sales. That's what the outlets for =[

I think they still do friends and family ones

I never get invited to sample sales :'(

I think they still do friends ones

loooooool

Even the staff sample sales are full of xl and xs stuff. You're not missing much.

more pies = cheap rapha

...and of course the pies.

win win.

As an athlete in his prime, the money I would have to spend on the pies would negate the savings on the rapha gear.

Lol.

New Rapha shop opening nr Liverpool Street soon

Yeah but pies.

Replacement mitts ordered.

Le sigh.

XS?
What kind of midget wears that?

This one

Shitty little midgets

Is there a discount store above the regular shop in Manchester?

Same stock as the current Archive Store?

I checked it out. (Not sure if it's still on or not?) the prices were pretty much what they were in the online sale. Didn't buy anything. went downstairs and bought a ptj. It's lovely. Can't wait for it to get colder... I run hot so probably won't use it until December now...

Is there any science to this running hot shit people keep saying?

No idea but last winter I had a merino baselayer and a roubaix jersey and that was it. I think because my friends are stronger riders I have to work harder... It's probably that...

might be similar to "t-rex syndrome" in which people blame their arms for their lack of riding experience

Yes, lots. It's to do with skin temperature, subcutaneous fat and blood circulation.