Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

is that the case? it was my understanding that teams use the kit that the manufacturers pay them to use. therefore rapha would have to stump up shitloads of cash to get a pro team wearing it.

that's how it works with the bikes, at least.

Maybe for the jerseys and bibs, but you don't see every single guy on the same team wearing the same shoes, mitts, helmets, glasses, etc