Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

rapha's new top model
http://www.rapha.cc/brixtonian

Odd socks >>>>>>>>>>

Got this PM earlier "hi james,
sorry to bother.
wanted to ask about windproof shirt. i'm planning to get beige one and worried if they breathable or not so, leaving wet patches under armpits. it wouldnt be a massive problem if it was dark colour but on beige it will be visible right away. whats your thoughts?"

I never understand why such things need to be discussed privately

I had one of the white Paul Smith windproof shirts, i liked it a lot but the collar and cuffs would get grubby each time I wore it, so it meant the DWR would get a battering as it kept being washed, so i'd reproof it. I like the idea a lot and would wear it with just a long sleeve baselayer for winter commuting, if I got hot I would open it to ventilate, so it never felt like a sweaty garment.

When they did the shirt dark grey I got one of them, it does not show dirt up so easily so gets used a lot more. The white one got passed on to eyebrowse.

I think it is a decent item to have, in winter when it is not raining all I need to do is stop the wind stripping heat from me and this does it really well.

It's good post work/weekend attire as you don't look "over cyclie".

Thats just wrong

^The term I made up or the concept?

Me too, bought the gloves, no liners.

Think 200 is a bit excessive for some gloves wapha or no wapha.

something like this will do just fine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/130272620389?lpid=83&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=83&ff19=0

You can spend a fraction in decathlon on silk inners, descent mid layer + waterproof thin outer layer if you don't fancy paying that kind of money. I know what I'm like with things like gloves. Losing something of that cost would irritate me no end.

Could you elaborate on these please?

http://www.blazewear.com/heated-gloves-1/powermax-sports-glove.html

Please note, I feel the cold really really easily this time of year, especially when I'm not moving much, despite layers.

^The term I made up or the concept?

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You can spend a fraction in decathlon on silk inners, descent mid layer + waterproof thin outer layer if you don't fancy paying that kind of money. I know what I'm like with things like gloves. Losing something of that cost would irritate me no end.

The most annoying thing about decathlon is that the way they tag gloves means you can only try on sizes that are too big for you.

the new deep winter baselayer will solve all

Smallfurry to the thread, calling Smallfurry.

rapha's new top model
http://www.rapha.cc/brixtonian

What, what...that guys not wearing a shred of Rapha. Perhaps his boxers are.

#fail.

He is a legend of London cycling however.

Ok.... er, what?

Ok.... er, what?

What the hell? Is that the chris nolan's take on aquaman?

rapha gone bonkers

http://www.blazewear.com/heated-gloves-1/powermax-sports-glove.html

Please note, I feel the cold really really easily this time of year, especially when I'm not moving much, despite layers.

Likewise. I have dead mans fingers more often than not. I was reading the favourable reviews of the Rapha deep winter gloves, but think that my monies would be better spent on heated items.

I take it you need the liners too, over £150 spend then.

Cheers for the link.

Their new brevet jersey looks nice and bright.

Likewise. I have dead mans fingers more often than not. I was reading the favourable reviews of the Rapha deep winter gloves, but think that my monies would be better spent on heated items.

I take it you need the liners too, over £150 spend then.

Cheers for the link.

I bought the deep winter gloves and the liners. I've had the heated gloves for almost 2 years and recently bought a spare battery. I might actually be ready for this winter now :-).

Loving the new winter socks, kept my toes nice and toasty this morning. I tried the new winter gloves today as well and even though it was windy and cold my hands were so warm, even too warm. Looking promising for even worse weather.

Heated gloves? Are those from Rapha?

Had my Nanoflex knee warmers on today with my 3/4 tights. Have to say performed perfectly. With Castelli stuff being long and slim, these fit more like leg warmers on my short legs so 2 products in 1! win!

Perhaps his boxers are.

probably commando

Nanoflex knee warmers on today...

How is the water resistance of these?

I have got the nanoflex arm warmes which I wore yesterday for first time, defo well made and warm couldnt test water resistance as it wasnt raining.

They're water resistant. Trust. And will keep you warm if it's really pissing down!

How is the water resistance of these?

Anything above a drizzle and they eventually soak through.

How is the water resistance of these?

Wasnt raining but kept spray off fine.

Where the feck are the deep red winter jerseys this year? They looked beautiful. Was looking forward to getting one for ages. BAH

They're coming soon.