Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

I like the fit I’ve the black one already. I’d say it’s a close fit, I wear Large in all lines of Rapha stuff, I can get the PT insulated on comfortably underneath. I’m 6’3” and 76kg.

did I see you go down towards fordham park @GoatandTricycle this morning? Sun was in my face, I saw a blue canyon

Yeah I think so, were you riding a cargo bike?

Thanks for the tip :)

That didn’t take long...

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Ffs.

Ha if anyone wants mine for £440 I’m all ears

Is this the delayed colour shake dry? Sold out? Unobtanium ?

Yep! Extended nursery drop to get some pastries and bread.

First ride in my Brevet insulated jacket today. First impressions are good, kept me at a comfortable temperature for the whole ride with a thin (Ali Express Rapha knock off) long sleeve jersey underneath at about 8°. Didn't overheat climbing and didn't get too cold descending. The only minor issue is that because the two pockets are totally sealed with a zip, they produced a fair bit of condensation, I've just ordered a small dry bag to stop my phone getting drowned.

How is it different from the Brevet Long Sleeve Windblock Jersey? Because I have that and it's been bang on in 8. The jacket is a bit sweaty looking.

I have no idea I'm afraid! I've never owned a Rapha Jersey.
I only had a chance to get a 40km ride in today so not exactly an exhaustive test but with a long sleeve jersey underneath it was a pretty good temperature. It seems fairly breathable so even when I was putting a bit more effort in I didn't get too much of a sweat on, not as boil in the bag as you might think.
I think with a short sleeve jersey underneath it'd be fine a few degrees warmer and with a midlayer you'd be fine a fair few degrees colder. Will report back when I've had a chance to test it out a bit more!

Also, I'm glad I went for a medium over a small. I've got a fairly broad chest for my height and it's pretty snug in that area.

I actually find it quite warm, was overheating with just a thin SS base mesh base layer in 10deg...
Being able to unzip from bottom is good though because you can cool down easier

It being Brevet insulated jacket

It’s quite different. It’s got the polar tec alpha insulation stuff like the gilet so it’s warm, but it doesn’t have a membrane so it breathes well with less wind protection. It’s for when I’m the weather’s cold though rather than mild. Like down

That said I don’t have the wind block jersey, i might get it as you seem to really rate it

I do generally prefer to wrap up a bit more than some others to be fair, I seem to get colder easier and prefer to be too warm than too cold.

For example, I went for a ride with my brother the other day. I was wearing tights, a short sleeve jersey, a midlayer and a thin jacket over the top. He was wearing shorts and a short sleeved jersey. He is weird though.

Sounds like that jacket is a good choice for you then. I usually run warm so a long sleeve jersey for cooler days, Brevet windblock for 7-13 with baselayer or PTJ with no baselayer, and then PTJ with baselayers for sub-7 degrees usually

Can we please stop this nonsense talk of jerseys underneath jackets please.

The new PTJ looks good in person, especially the purple.
I don’t recall my old one having taped seams? Anyone got one yet?

Don’t have much choice if the jacket doesn’t have pockets. I’m guessing this is the whole jersey vs jacket issue...!?

Going commando? Nice.

Pockets? Don't you know its illegal to use pockets nowadays? Handlebar bags are mandatory.

Pockets are for shorts

2021 is all about nose bags. Just attach to helmet and you’re sorted.