Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Those forrin assholes ruining our sausages and stealing from our economy.

I'm down with that.

Those forrin assholes ruining our sausages......inspired!

everyone knows pigs asshole is used for Calamari - http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/484/doppelgangers

Welcome to Rapha

Its as if @Alan_tbt is unaware that Rapha's early clothing was black and white with a pink trim.

Can confirm Russell at soho shop is a top bloke, sound advice and great service! #RaphaLife

when they announced the kit, they said a womens replica kit would be released 2016, and a mens version would follow in 2017.

Anybody tried any of the Pas Normal stuff? Looks nice, but pricey.
http://www.pasnormalstudios.com

Nice!

200€ for a vest?
70€ for a buff?

200€ = £150. Rapha Gilet £125.
70€ = £50. Rapha Winter Collar £30.
It's not a million miles away.

As everybody knows, more expensive is better.

Rapha pro team rain gilet is £140...
Also, it comes in bright orange which should satisfy your incessant complaints about Raphas lack of bikeradar hi viz colour options.

Give @Captain_P a poke. He ought to know a thing or two...

Went out today in my old winter tights and was so cold! I wondering whether there was a big difference between the PT winter tights and the Deep winter tights given they are only £10 difference on the Rapha website. I am aware the DW tights are worn over bibs just interested in what will be best for temperatures like today (1 degree)

i've worn my dw-tights in -15.c with summer bibs.

last week tried in -21.c but it was too cold.

^blimey!

:)

I finally cracked and ordered the long sleeve jersey in mint.

With a windjacket in my pocket it'll be ideal for the mountain here. Breathable on the way up. Cosy under a windjacket on the way down.

Retired my 5 year old gore gloves and bought the deep winter.

Aero onsie is cheaper than buying bibs atm .. should I?

Why do I need merino and not the classic armwarmers?

swag

That is over my heard. Could you elaborate?

Both have wind/waterproof panels on the front - the DW's are a slightly heavier fabric than the PT's, the PT's benefit from higher stretch, easier range of movement, and optimal breathability if you're generating a lot of heat. I'm based in London, and the DW's come out on the coldest days, the PT's are great the rest of time it's cold and windchill is a factor. Not surprised you were cold today in regular tights, bit nippy out!

turns out not that deep winter after all..