Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Not that I saw.

any winter hats?

no winter hats

Just got back, still some fixed shorts. Mainly 38" waist.

Lots of gloves. Didn't really lok at much else.

Not very busy there though.

Any hot soup? I'm starving.

cheers mattty.

Fixed shorts == sold out >.<"

You could buy "Original" Rapha gear here:

E 40.00: http://www.cycles-marcarini.com/mythiques-equipe-de-france-1.htm

E 52.00: http://www.cycles-marcarini.com/mythiques-manches-courtes-7.htm

E 58.00: http://www.cycles-marcarini.com/mythiques-manches-longues-5.htm

ok ok so he got his tactics and team selection wrong last night but theres no need to have a go at him
everyones fave spanish goatee wearing manager

Hi chaps

This might sound like a really stupid question

I'm toying with the idea of getting some of those rather natty Rapha fixed shorts, but am a bit unsure about whether you wear them with lycra shorts / a liner underneath, or do you go commando

Does anyone have any words of wisdom?

Furthermore, are there any other similar shorts on the market that aren't quite so eye-wateringly expensive?

Thanks in advance for any advice

I got some for free and have worn them a couple of times; over trunks-style underwear. The minimal padding in them is fine for a commute, and doesn't feel too much like a sanitary towel at work.

They're not something I'd wear for 'proper' riding.

do you know how to wear trouser? same logic.

if you barely can afford Rapha, I must recommended Swrve, their stuff is also great;

http://swrve.co.uk/

Pink tights and Fame-style leg-warmers FTW...

Right here's where you start paying for Rapha... in sweat.

Long socks in cold weather, short socks in warm weather.

buy cheap trousers, cut them down , wear cheap cycling shorts underneath, save £££££££s

That is so straight.

Great advice, thanks!

Think I'll go for wearing the trunk undies underneath, this would be for a 30 min ish ride to somewhere where I wanted to look a bit presentable (rather than turning up in lycra and feeling like a proper charlie)

I really like the look of the Swrve stuff, might give their herringbone shorts a try!

Swrve are a lots cheaper yet very efficent too, got their riding hoodie a while ago, it's fantastic.

+1 to the mr scoble, been wearing the herringbone 3/4 for a while now and reckon they meet all your requirements. I ride 10 miles to a meeting in absolute comfort yet look presentable when I get there...cardigan over an icebreaker base layer FTW!

Just got a pre-press-release-email thing:

Rapha February sale

The Rapha February Sale has now started. With great discounts on a range of clothing and accessories ideal for early season training, stock is limited so don't delay.

See the sale:
http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=605

Great discounts including:

£45 off the Lightweight Softshell Jacket

£50 off the Fixed Jacket

£30 off the Winter Tights

£30 off the Fixed Shorts

And lots more….

Oof! Bit pricey that.

Oof! Bit pricey that.

Ha ha your a Raffa bag!

from experience I would thoroughly reccomend

the winter hat, jersey and bibs

fixed base layer and fixed shorts

and the bibs are good too

don't know about the rest

You tart James.

FWIW, I'd also recommend them. And the fixed jacket and the softshell gilet. ;p