Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

I see Rapha have split test their emails today.

They both have the same message and rider in the mustard Hardshell Jacket, but on one he is wearing a helmet and t'other he is wearing the US winter cap backwards. Wonder which one will generate more sales?

Helmet debate >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I like the new country winter hat

I think the new rapha deep winter baselayer looks kick ass.

Not sure about all the brown stuff.

On a different note, I got some Funkier thermal leg warmers (after looking at Rapha) and they are cheap and good.

^Very good.

Just a matter of time before Rapha release some Kick Ass batons to hang on the back to complete the ninja look.

Does rapha.cc misbehave on anyone elses smartphone? Page loads then freezes etc..
where is m.rapha.cc

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

rapha gone bonkers

Gonna cross dress this winter and get the Women's knitted hat to replace my lost Endura Baabaa Beanie.

Smallfurry to the thread, calling Smallfurry.

That looks awesome.
I was thinking balaclava this winter.

all the merino and leather stuff is off limits : /

Didn't know where else to post so thought I'd post here as its nice but a bit pricey...

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Meh dont like that stuff...

Does anyone know what the Merino drawstring hat is about? Wouldn't it be cold with all them gaps?

Right so think its time I get myself a jacket. Which should I blow £200 on?

The Hardshell
Pro Team Race Cape
The Softshell
Pro Team Jacket?

I already have the softshell gilet which is plenty warm and I think the jacket would be a real sweat box. What about the other 3?

Depends on what you use it for?

Does anyone know what the Merino drawstring hat is about? Wouldn't it be cold with all them gaps?

I have it, the idea is the drawstring closes the gap and you dont really feel any cold at all. If anything the small gap that may be left can be a good heat dispersing point.

Plus can be worn as a snood. Its not bad only problem for me was sizing. I have a tiny head and all their head gear is one size fits all.

what is the jacket for?

if winter training then the PTJ

wet weather commuting then the hardshell

race cape for wet winter training

softshell for general commuting

I was hoping for one jacket for all really?

I doubt I will do much weekend riding in the wet and cold so its mainly wet and cold commuting. Still it mustn't be a boil in the bag situation as I heat up very quickly.

I reckon the softshell would be ideal. Baselayer underneath and you are sorted.

but each jacket has a different purpose...

it rains very few days of the year, so for commuting the softshell is probably best

So not the hardshell? Why is that not a good idea for commuting?

I commute on both hardshell and softshell (my dad gave me his old repaired one as he got a replacement from the driver's insurance).

hardshell I felt were warmer and slightly more waterproof (as today proven so), it felt tougher that's for sure.

softshell is probably the best all round jacket for commuting, especially the zipper on the underside of your armpit that the hardshell don't have, make a big difference in preventing myself from getting boiled alive like I did with the hardshell.

Not liking the colours of the new hardshell...

well as everyone is suggesting the softshell which is only black and there is a black hardshell perhaps you need to find something else

It's not to says the softshell can't deal with heavy rain, it can, you'll likely to be slightly damp on certain part of your body*.

*as long you don't confuse your sweat with your rainwater.

I've got a sample-sale prototype of (we believe) the hardshell, but it doesn't have taped seams so I suspect it won't stand up to heavy rain.

Nice jacket though, very warm.