Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

i have an assos skin suit that i want to wear never had the balls to wear it.

maybe stuff a couple of satsumas down there then?

assos is for weird swiss-german types that clean their chains with toothbrushes after every ride.

hehe not fuckin' likely! :)

Their clearance winter hat is currently appealing to me.

get one, they're pretty good value. keep your ears warm..

HHHHMMMmmm new topic....Rapha or Assos - Technicality vs Style

comments please

shorts: assos
jerseys: rapha
baselayers: rapha
gilet: assos
knee warmers : rapha
armwarmers: rapha or assos if you want thinner more stretchy ones
caps: rapha
jackets: rapha (lightweight windproof)
gloves: neither giro pittards leather ones

Shorts: Assos or whatever else you've picked up over the years
jerseys: any
baselayers: whatever's on sale
wind vest: whatever your club/shop can get
knee warmers : whatever's on sale
armwarmers: whatever's on sale
caps: whatever you've got for free
jackets: whatever's on sale
gloves: whatever's on sale

well the only things in the above list i paid proper money for were the assos shorts and they were from parkers/ribble so only £60-£80 everything else was either given to me, on sale or trade price
rapha merino base layers are not expensive though i would happly pay RRP for them

I grew up wearing the Gan and Z team kits. A man can only take so much fluro.

Rapha is my church.

Shorts: Assos or whatever else you've picked up over the years
jerseys: any
baselayers: whatever's on sale
wind vest: whatever your club/shop can get
knee warmers : whatever's on sale
armwarmers: whatever's on sale
caps: whatever you've got for free
jackets: whatever's on sale
gloves: whatever's on sale

Anti-snobbery is just as annoying as snobbery, you know that right? ;)

Except when it's taking the mick out of Apple fanboys ;)

This from Dirt Rag's sister magazine, (http://lnk.nu/dirtragmag.com/11lt.php) made by Earth Wind & Rider (EWR @ http://www.earthwindandrider.com/)

I have an EWR thick Merino top and it's very nice indeed, and their after sales service is great. I had a sizing issue with Large or Extra Large due to my gorilla like arms. They were instantly responsive and brimming with help, very personal. I think they care about their customers.

The shirt above is $130, about £75, which gives you £35 in hand over the Rapha medium weight merino jersey. That could go toward post (from USA) and any VAT (£11.00) you might get busted with at customs.

This from Dirt Rag's sister magazine, (http://lnk.nu/dirtragmag.com/11lt.php) made by Earth Wind & Rider (EWR @ http://www.earthwindandrider.com/)

Damn, more expense. That messenger hoodie is the shit. Nice jerseys too. Where's my fucking credito card?

This from Dirt Rag's sister magazine, (http://lnk.nu/dirtragmag.com/11lt.php) made by Earth Wind & Rider (EWR @ http://www.earthwindandrider.com/)

I have an EWR thick Merino top and it's very nice indeed, and their after sales service is great. I had a sizing issue with Large or Extra Large due to my gorilla like arms. They were instantly responsive and brimming with help, very personal. I think they care about their customers.

The shirt above is $130, about £75, which gives you £35 in hand over the Rapha medium weight merino jersey. That could go toward post (from USA) and any VAT (£11.00) you might get busted with at customs.

'Bicycle Times' ?

'Wank', more like.

not stylish enough. unlike Rapha

get one, they're pretty good value. keep your ears warm..

Phew, I thought I was going to have to get one of these, but managed to find an alternative.

Managed to maintain my one-competition-prize-piece-of-Rapha-kit status.

ignore my recommendations at your peril, Bummpkopf!

£20, and I'd have bought one without looking for an alternative. We're not all in your income bracket, you fucking production whore.

Fine talk from the man with a bike made from titanium, i should say.

Someone had to die for me to get it. That makes it okay.

as long as it wasn't me.

I'll stick to the frame material of the working classes ; steel.

I think you mean carbon. Steel's been co-opted by poshers.

I can't continue this fascinating discussion any longer. I've spent far too much time today getting sprayed with vomit and watery shit on public transport. The network card discount failed to make it an acceptable experience.

not stylish enough. unlike Rapha

Yes, but not as pricey.

true dat.

Anti-snobbery is just as annoying as snobbery, you know that right? ;)

No it isn't. You know that, right?

Except when it's taking the mick out of crApple fanboys ;)

Fixed.

Well I decided to eschew Rapha in favour of massively cheaper kit off ebay, called Tenn. Been wearing for the last couple of days and I love it. No idea how long it will last but so far the base, jersey, softshell and tights are keeping me toasty (although they did struggle today. Note to self: need warmer gloves. deFeet anyone?. And maybe a second buff/cap)

How did it go with the Tenn stuff? Good quality? Long lasting?