Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Got myself a Brevet jersey and long sleeve mid weight jersey in the sale to use the voucher that's been burning a hole in my pocket.

At least I'll look despite going like a bag of washing at the moment.

I was in berlin, was planning to hit rapha store anyway and on the same day i've got an email about the sale.

So I rushed there like damn, that's my chance, gimme these pro team bib shorts with white logo ah yeah.

I'm about to pay and it's full price. Then I realised the discount is only for bibs with orange/grey/yellow logo but not white. Got out empty handed as I wasn't ready for impulse purchase for a full price.

They ever do discount their gear in white logos or is it popular enough not to?

Tbh I think his stuff has gone downhill a bit recently but he has done some really nice things. E.g. my Mamnick/Instrmnt watch and stainless bracelet that I wear all the time and have had lots of compliments on. The down jacket is also pretty much my favourite piece of clothing (in winter).

Brevet jersey is a beaut. Roll on autumn.

The Raphé has recently got much shitter as you can no longer get a coffee past 4.30- anyone know if that’s permanent?

If so seems a very “shit we’re going bust” sign- which seems odd as they’re now full of Walmart cash.

Probably not until a complete new release and they go to archive.

I'm pretty sure they have test saddles.

Brought one already, hopefully goimg to test it this week.

Hankering after a gilet for the winter, the Peugeot-inspired check is very tempting....

Used mine yesterday for just over 100 miles spread over two rides. It's difficult to compare it to other saddles as it's on a new build which still needs to have the saddle position tweaked, but at the moment I like it. It's very long. It's a bit like an Arione but with a round tail.

Seen as the Pro Team socks have been out of stock for ages now in the longer lengths, does anyone know any decent alternatives for a 13-15cm cuff simple sock?

DeFeet Airator tall. They're 5" which translates to just under 13cm.

What's going on with Rapha? never seen them push a sale so hard and it's got too much in it? mega stock change? Walmart related stuff going on?

It was the same last year.

Are we in for an "Extra 10%" off sale this weekend or should I just buy the ill-fitting classic 2 gilet

I could say the same about sis

They drive me bonkers, feel like a futures trader when making a purchase!

With some extra % off I’ll be in for a few bits.

Current PT Aero Jersey worth a dabble?

Yes

Cheers

Went to buy the Leather essentials case. Added two to the basket. Dithered about how to get the amount up to the £100 free delivery. Then out of stock. Snooze = lose. :-(

"FREESHIP" this weekend

Midweight long sleeve was perfect today at about 8 degrees Celsius with a gilet on top.

Since I put on a stone and lost loads of fitness, I’m right at home in Rapha’s target market.

Life is good.

I bought one at £22.50 2 weeks ago so nabbed another at £18 with free delivery to return my original and get £4.50 back :D