Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

I got a medium Gabba and medium arm warmers and the arm warmers seem skinnier than the Gabba. Unfortunately anything bigger than medium would be too long for my arms.

Yes, the small armwarmers are borderline too long on me so I don't really want to go up to medium. Maybe they'll give a bit after a few wears.

Well, in strong Rapha fashion prices dropped in the sale once again :)

Any idea when the Shadow Jersey might come out? They dropped the softshell baselayer prices quite a bit almost might want to pick one up. But if the shadow jersey is coming out soon I may hold out

Blue trade team Jersey now selling for 35. Down from 90. Predictably popular ...

Christ, at that price its worth buying on principle.

^^ buy the lot, set up trade team?

Went to shop yesterday (London) , sale items not great compared to website.
Guy there was brilliant in terms of customer service (unlike the miserable woman in the specs).
Saw a guy buy 4 pairs of shoes (people have too much money in London)!!

Loved the jeans-for a big fucker like me they actually fit amazingly.

Tried a cap on- bloody hell are they designed for 8 year old!!

Couldn't help myself, ordered a Rapha Backpack. If I put my Thinkpad in the laptop sleeve rather than a Macbook, will the bag spit it out and strangle me on my next ride?

I have a Dell in mine right now, seems happy enough. It's not a huge bag, which is part of its charm I guess, but you'll be surprised how little it takes to fill it up.

I'm in Stockholm right now using it as my overnight bag which it did well- but I only needed laptop, book, shirt/socks/pants and my (ziplock, clear plastic) wash bag.

I'm trying out an Osprey Pixel 22 as a smaller, laptop-friendly backpack alternative to the PAC Ultimate messenger. They're on sale at Evans for £54. Seems solid so far. Wide shoulder straps, chest and waist buckles, good pocket layout. May try the Arcteryx Spear and sell whichever I like least.

Caved in and bought the aerosuit. Out of stock in my size now so it looks like I got the last small.

Thinking of grabbing the white super lightweight jersey. Any one here have one?
How lightweight is lightweight? Would I need to go cycling abroad to feel the benefit of it?

Sounds exactly the size I need for the commute.

Thinking of grabbing the white super lightweight jersey. Any one here have one?

I have one. It's pretty meshy but would be ok for a hot day here in the UK. I wore mine on holiday in the South of France.

I've used it in the UK a few times, the wicking effect is very noticeable compared to other jerseys, has a really strong cooling effect. However I can't wear it with my classic bibs as the combination of my big arse and quite a long back means I sometimes get a little gap between bibs and jersey. Not nice.

Grimmers

Is that because they are short in comparison to other cycling jerseys?

loving the fifty quid club jersey; nice not so pricey

Is that because they are short in comparison to other cycling jerseys?

No different to any of my other Rapha jerseys.

@chiroshi I'm thinking a this point my money might be better spent on a Brevet or Club jersey - will certainly get more wear out of it. Not so keen on the colours left. Or the price, really - I was keen on the idea of grabbing a jersey for 50 notes.

How well do rapha jersey sizes fit compared to other brands? I wear a large jersey (non rapha) usually and medium rapha bibs.

When are they going to be putting out new stuff....not that I need anything..

I bought a bumble bee gilet, for £40 if nothing else it's hi viz.

And you should get a buzz out of wearing it honey.

Ouch! Those puns must sting. Surely the hive mind can do better...