Regarding the Rapha goods, I've spoken to Rapha again this morning and they've again confirmed that some items were stolen.
Not all, as many items can legitimately have originated from sample sales, staff discount, etc. And there is less concern about uniform. But for a few items (the prototypes, test items, etc) there is no doubt, those should not have been made available for sale.
As such Rapha are far more focused on identifying the sources for these items, the person who originally took them.
So to those who did buy items, do enjoy them with a free conscience. Rapha know that you purchased them in good faith and Rapha want you to enjoy them as they were intended to be enjoyed. So wear them, ride lots, etc.
And I think, that's pretty much everything concluded from the forum point of view.
Wow.
I think this has been handled very, very well by both the forum and by Rapha.
It sounds like someone's in a bit of trouble though...
Wow.
I think this has been handled very, very well by both the forum and by Rapha.
It sounds like someone's in a bit of trouble though...