Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Let the trial of the bar bags begin…

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Explore bag has been a surprise joy for me. Initially thought it wouldn't last and that the tactile bits on the zips etc seemed flimsy.
However, I use nearly everyday, works great as a yute pill bag (shoulder bag), bumbag and barbag. I don't use the rear securing strap / string as I also have cables which kinda keep it stable.
The zip is a faff on the corners and the extra large flaps are a bit annoying; keeps shit dry though and the pull tap for the shoulder strap clasp is quite good. Don't forget to catch it before it plummets to the ground mind.
I've enjoyed using it as a camera bag / snack bag / down jacket holder / beer bag / lock holder / toiletries bag etc. It's really versatile, definitely could use some refinements but damn it's pretty useful. Packs a suprising lot of stuff into it.

CAUTION::: Do not yank the zip in a rage, although they're quite sturdy, I did break my previous one in an exasperated rage whilst it was overstuffed.

I'm really tempted by one of these but read negative things about the quality... What's your opinion so far?

Haha. Hell is other people and all that

So far the normal bar bag fits better with my farming mount , although I can move this to the top bolts rather than the bottom bolts.

I also realised that I won’t need the capacity of a bar bag until I do longer rides, and at this rate that’s gonna be end of Jan.

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You can fit a child in that rapha bar bag?
Want.

Badum’tsh!

After the recommendations, I bought a PT insulated gilet, which has been a great bit of kit. The last few rides I've felt like I needed a winter long-sleeve jersey and/or jacket.

Does anyone have the Pro Team goretex jacket? I don't have a rain/wind jacket.
https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/mens-pro-team-gore-tex-rain-jacket/product/RJP02XXDNW

Also looking at the PT winter jacket:
https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/mens-pro-team-winter-jacket/product/PJW01XXBLK

Does anyone know if the Rapha sale is online only, or also available at the store?

Instore, when I rode by the other day.

^ yeah in Clubhouse also is what our comms are saying (but I haven't checked IRL).

Was in the London store yesterday and there were plenty of sale items in stock

what size are you now? Have some old clothes you can have.

what size are you now?

I lol'd, even though I know I shouldn't of.

Still a medium, miraculously.

Obviously he was thinking I could have downsized...

Obviously.

Ef 2023

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If anyone from rapha is on here, trail lightweight pants in black please. Don't all want silly colours for mtb. Who am I kidding, don't even mtb, they are just real nice for touring/gravel/commuting and double as boujee trackies off the bike.

I think MTB stuff happens in Arkansas not Holloway road ..

Get the £39.99 decathlon ones

Get the £39.99 decathlon ones

Nicely priced but a little bit too mtb for slouching on the sofa and don't have the really well placed phone pockets on the trail pants

Specialized Trail Pant is good. Got a pair, love them, best riding trouser I've ever had. Maybe a bit too MTB though for lounging.

I don't rate the Decathlon ones, they feel like wearing a bin bag. @maj speaks highly of Fox' version.

gonna test mine tomorrow or day after, fucking wet and muddy here