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Visited the Rapha Cycle Club store in Osaka today.
It is lovely and the upstairs lounge is superb, loaded with books, a couple of comfy couches, plenty of other seating and a big projection screen. And a really gorgeous bike.
The single (?) staff member, Ryo, was very friendly and helpful. I was bib-shorts shopping so he recommended I try on the Classics. I shouldn't have.
I had a coffee while thinking whether they were worth the cost. This was just about the best coffee I've had in Japan, I think.
I caved and bought the Classic Bib Shorts and some chamois cream. Prices are a little higher than in the UK, but oh well. I'm thinking of them as an investment!
I expect by gooch to be floating on a cushion of pure bliss on my next ride.
If you're ever in the area I highly recommend stopping by. The area is loaded with cycle couriers on neat bikes and there's a good road bike shop across the street so you can almost make a day of it...