Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

does anyone know if the shorts are going to be reduced again, lucky for me they still have all the large sizes!

I drove past the Rapha Archive store in Shepton Mallet yesterday without stopping.

My Rapha game is weak.

You could have popped in for an up to date code, yours expires soon doesn't it?

Anyone knows when the saddle bag will be coming back into stock?

The Archive Store should be renamed 'Rapha, nice but a bit pricier than the sale on the website and with all your full price perks removed'.

I now live a few miles away having moved last week... DANGER.

Popped into Kilver Court yesterday, which was definitely "on my way" along the A303. Much more comprehensive selection than I was expecting. Some good deals on bibs and fair range of sizes.

Went camping in Somerset last week, so went into to Kilver Court last week, happy with the Kilver bib shorts, nice but not so pricey.

Can the next person going to Kilver see if they have any Wind jackets?

TIA

Might be going tomorrow. What size?

The CANYON/SRAM core jersey has just appeared on Canyon's website and is oddly a bit cheaper.

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/accessories/#category=clothing&subcat=2712&id=60313

Considering buying a jacket in the sale - opinions on the Rain, Wind and Pack jackets for something I can put in a jersey pocket and put on if too cold/wet ?

Also considering the Pro Team softshell for winter, anyone got one ?

Wind jacket is a valuable addition to your kit list.

Large!

Wind jacket is decent. Most of my riding last winter was PT Jacket or classic softshell if it was wet.

I remember reading G's autobiography and him saying that the Rapha Rain Jacket is the best bit of cycling kit he's ever owned. No experience of it myself though!

Out of the ones you listed I've only used the Wind Jacket, but would thoroughly recommend. Really versatile.

Well thought out. Packs into a jersey pocket (with practice). Takes the edge off the cool without getting too hot. Will fend off a bit of rain, stops you getting too cold in a down pour.

The only fault I have is that once zipped up you can't access your jersey pockets.

Fwiw I run quite hot. Plus I'm sceptical about rain jackets. Even the best intentioned get a bit sweaty for high intensity stuff like cycling or running. If its proper rain you're getting wet so why bother? If it's light/intermittent you'll dry off.

This. Wind jacket for 'unknown' spring/summer/autumn rides where there might be a bit of rain. I tend to take mine on 3+ hour rides unless it's guaranteed to be sunny and hot all day. They're also great for standing around or if there's a mechanical.

Use a Gabba if it's meant to piss down. Winter is Pro team jacket/softshell/Gabba depending on the weather.

Obvs it depends where you live and how you ride, but with arm warmers and a decent baselayer IMO you can also use it for a lot of the winter in the SE of England. Especially those sunny clear days when it starts cold but ends up in the high teens.

Also I took mine touring through France / Spain.

Along with a decent set of bibs, I genuinely would class it as an "essential". Plus I'm not aware of anyone else doing something similar that is so on point.

Basically #massivefan

@MicroDosed™ We have a pretty good selection of wind jackets. Sage green, black, and yellow in your size at the moment, feel free to give us a ring before popping in and check what we've got, we can put things aside for a couple of days no problem.

Pack jacket is what I wear 90% of the time (mostly off bike). Its great. So is wind jacket (on bike).

Thank you, will schedule a visit this week

Thanks all. Typically, the wind jacket has now sold out in the sale.

winter in the SE of England. ....ends up in the high teens.

wah? where you living?

Shelled out on a Classic Jersey II after several years hard service from my original, absolutely brilliant piece of kit

I stand corrected, delivery was quick this time.