Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

turkish PT bibs turned up today

clearly legit. some staining on white internal pieces. nbd

:thumbsup:

some staining on white internal pieces.

Any pics?

you can see the yellowing in the image in the listing:
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/RaphaPro-Team-Bib-Shorts-Black-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/F2cAAOxyOlhSyDlR/$_57.JPG

if I can be bothered later, I'll up photos of mine

Does anyone know if they have merino hats in store?

Are there any decent alternatives?

The Gore covered Belgian caps from here.

Mine is grey/black windstopper colour but it looks like they don't do that colour now.

Zips are too hard to repair as it means a new zip which means taking both of the front two jersey panels apart.

That is easy. Can you get a new zip if you ask nicely?

I doubt it.

I am talking jackets here, not jerseys where the work might indeed not be worth it.

The Gore covered Belgian caps from here.

Mine is grey/black windstopper colour but it looks like they don't do that colour now.

Out of stock.

I saw this which looks PERFECT, but too out of stock :(

http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/ibex-coppi-merino-cycling-cap-989.html

The Rapha merino hat is one of the things that Rapha do best- simple, brilliantly functional.

I have a spare if you wish to borrow it until they come back into stock Skinny?

Have you called the Raphe to ask if they have one you could go and purchase in real life?

I have a edz merino one which is okay, but thanks for the offer.

Maybe I'll pop into the shop as I've got to go through central wednesday.

I want a team sky one though, as they're all black. Not coloured.

Though now i've seen that ibex one above I love that.

Any pics?

at full price those'd be going back but at sketchy turkish reseller prices I'm not overly fussed

it's probably just old piss

^^ I have an unworn brand-new-with-tags 'old gold' one if you're interested. FYI they are all fully reversible, they're all black on one side so you don't have to have the colour on the outside.

it's probably just old piss

Is that the Cross duvet cover underneath?

Turkish PT bibs received here too, came by fedex today. And sending them back tomorrow. Seams look like they were made by a child(not a sweatshop child since I bet they're pro) and counted at least 4 threads coming loose inside the shorts. Didn't bother even trying them on.

The seller offered me 40usd refund after a short conversation but wouldn't pay 40usd for that quality. "this series Made In Turkey fabric", well it sure looks like it.

Any takers for my 3/4 shorts before I send them to the darkness that is ebay?

One pair in olive, worn once, perfect condition (32" waist) £75 including postage.

One pair in blue, worn and washed a few times but in great condition (£32" waist) £75 including postage.

They are the ones with the nice tweed detailing on the belt loops and adjusters. They're currently not available from Rapha and they were £140 when new.

The Gore covered Belgian caps from here.

Mine is grey/black windstopper colour but it looks like they don't do that colour now.

Out of stock.

I have just got the one below (non merino belgian cap) and it's very toasty.
Actually looking forward to it getting really cold so I can wear it more.

The Rapha cafe is closed for a refurb.

"this series Made In Turkey fabric", well it sure looks like it.

LOL. just doing your bit to cement the "tory cunt" image?

The Rapha cafe is closed for a refurb.

Oh. Was open at the weekend. My ignorance.

LOL. just doing your bit to cement the "tory cunt" image?

Just being truthful. Sent the bibs back today and the seller already refunded my purchase. Even though the description of the item is not completely accurate had no problems communicating my need to return the bibs the get the refund.

double checked the seams and stitching on mine fwiw: look fine & no loose threads. nowt wrong w/my pair barr the calcified piss

^^ I don't doubt you mean it. Just a little bit of prejudice creeping in. Turkish people can make things.

Any takers for my 3/4 shorts before I send them to the darkness that is ebay?

One pair in olive, worn once, perfect condition (32" waist) £75 including postage.

One pair in blue, worn and washed a few times but in great condition (£32" waist) £75 including postage.

They are the ones with the nice tweed detailing on the belt loops and adjusters. They're currently not available from Rapha and they were £140 when new.

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Nice, not so pricey...
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Nice, not so pricey...
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