Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

maybe we should take it to
http://www.lfgss.com/thread45469.html
?

and I can only hope you can be banned. i've got three books that I haven't delved into yet sitting in front of me.
Physical Chemistry, Biophysics, and Physics for Biochemistry.
I was saving them for next week, but you've tempted me into reading them...

Oh man I love a good fabrics debate.

this was one of my fave threads today.

As Tiswas inferred Rapha kit works when rain sighs "oh what the fuck? this cunt has probably waxed their entire cycling kit collection. fucks."

Osmotic Pressure doesn't do shit in terms of keeping dry but is measurably at its peak when the individual is smiling.

Free t-shirt ftcommutew

Free real cycle kit ftweekendridew

RaphaftTTTeventw

I thought they were discount codes for a minute.

Rain jacket just arrived (& in time for the forecast deluge this afternoon), it looks v nice.... but reassuringly expensive

ps i did wonder whether the interior lining provides a tailored oxygen permeation property? But how did one's tailor achieve this?

As Tiswas inferred Rapha kit works when rain sighs "oh what the fuck? this cunt has probably waxed their entire cycling kit collection. fucks."

Osmotic Pressure doesn't do shit in terms of keeping dry but is measurably at its peak when the individual is smiling.

Free t-shirt ftcommutew

Free real cycle kit ftweekendridew

RaphaftTTTeventw

I think you mean 'implied', although even that's wrong, because he stated it fairly unequivocally. You dumb fuck.

I was drunk. Fuck you.

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Rain jacket just arrived (& in time for the forecast deluge this afternoon), it looks v nice.... but reassuringly expensive

How was it? Only had a windbreaker on this evening so got fairly wet. Inevitably spent most of the commute wishing I had the pricey Rain Jacket goodness. So dry... so... nice.

How was it? Only had a windbreaker on this evening so got fairly wet. Inevitably spent most of the commute wishing I had the pricey Rain Jacket goodness. So dry... so... nice.

Strewth what a lovely bit of kit!

It pissed down and I was bone dry. I found breathability better than the stowaway and the lining of the rain jacket makes it feel very comfy. I had a slightly guilty pleasure feeling riding in the rain, quite enjoying it!

i had planned a ride today so did not have a bag, was in roadie kit with the throwaway jacket, it was perfect for the deluge and kept my top half dry

think the rain jacket may be procured for fixie skidding and commuting with a bag on

the irony of the communist above wearing rapha is lost on me

Well.... to explain Commie is more of a reference to an old nickname, The Russian, as in Snatch, the G Ritchie flic, as opposed to any political preference!

Also, thanks DJ for your other recommendation, the Mission rucksack had it's first proper wet weather test and as you would expect even the papers I had in there, were bone dry. Not even any condensation on my phone. Whereas the Rapha backpack is a very nice design, but everything gets wet in a downpour.

the mission workshop shoes are pretty ace too

and they look better once worn in and battered and covered in mud

I take it the Rain Jacket is better than the Softshell in the worst of the rain .....ho hum looks like i'll be forking out another £190 on more pricey items.

Whats the material like on the outside ? I only ask as twice in my softshell, gatorskin has met drain cover in the wet and i have ended up on my arse. I have taken a dig out of the left elbow of my softshell but not gone right through.....looks to be made up of multiple layers ? As i would be using the rain jacket in the wet the likelihood of me falling is greatly increased.

Last question....Mission rucksack ? is this a Berghaus item ?

Mission workshop bags

A new company

Rapha offer crash repair if possible

Nothing is likely to be spaz/crash proof

Always make sure someone else is liable for your accidents as they then pay for it

Also

Rapha - clearly not pricey enough as too many fools here own their stuff

I was under the misapprehension I was buying into some exclusivity.

Time to use the stuff as firelighters for the drawing room when reclining on the chaise lounge.

Ta, will have a look at them. Not much fun when your socks and pants are wetter than your towel at the start of the day.

Also

Rapha - clearly not pricey enough as too many fools here own their stuff

I was under the misapprehension I was buying into some exclusivity.

Time to use the stuff as firelighters for the drawing room when reclining on the chaise lounge.

That's why you've come full circle to Tweed.

rapha softshell is a thing of beauty. Best jacket I've ever owned

Underscore dan

You are on the list of fools!

It was funny to meet you when we were both in head to toe wallet rapa clothing

rapha softshell is a thing of beauty. Best jacket I've ever owned

Amen!

Time to use the stuff as firelighters for the drawing room when reclining on the chaise lounge.

Been there, done that. The lightweight softshell goes up like a hydrogen balloon.

chaise lounge.

'Chaise longue'

Get your poncy French right, man. :)

White it was still waterproof, my rapha softshell was a thing of beauty. Best jacket I've ever owned

:(

'Chaise longue'

Get your poncy French right, man. :)

fncking iphone predictive text fail

is it poncey or poncy or are both acceptable