Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

£80 for a jersey is too much.

FACT.

depends what you like ^

£70 for a nylon cycling jersey is far too much, not FACT just my opinion

£80 for a jersey is too much.

FACT.

Its nice though.

depends what you like ^

£70 for a nylon cycling jersey is far too much, not FACT just my opinion

Exactly.

Also its long sleeved, which puts it into the 50 - 80 note category whatever its made from.

I got one of these merinos for christmas, and find it quite nice. This + baselayer + windbreaker = perfect for January in London. It's £80 nice, but not £120 nice. Hatbeard is right they are cut large (for rapha).

Typing the word FACT after you've expressed an opinion does not make it true unless you're actually comment on your earning/spending potential.

If I buy a merino base layer bundle I will miss my EDF Energy payment. FACT.

I own no Rapha. ACTUAL-FACTUAL.

80 is only 2/3 of 120.

£80 is also the average cost for LS merino/sportwool offerings from Solo, Shutt VR, and Vintage Velo.

These are facts my friends.

josh

80 quid for a decent quality merino jumper is not bad, look at what icebreaker charge.

nice but reasonable

I don't actually, I hadn't even read what was being said; I just had an overwhelming desire to say the words...

NICE but PRICEY

I think it's what Rapha would want me to think. My version would run more like...

EXCLUSIVE but UNAPPEALING

Merino base layers 25% off until 14/2. FACT.
This is hysterical.

NICE but PRICEY.

This stuff is much nicer, and not as pricey:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread24486.html

This stuff is much nicer, and not as pricey:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread24486.html

Actually more exlcusive as its its only really advertised to the members of londons famous fixie skidder forum!

Petard hoisting?

Actually more exlcusive as its its only really advertised to the members of londons famous fixie skidder forum!

Petard hoisting?

No, as I didn't claim that it was any less exclusive. But, James, you clearly never miss a chance to defend Rapha. :)

oliver, directed at superanal, not you

you can stop schickstirring!

Schick-stirring! Awesome.

A cotton t-shirt is wank for cycling in. Hardly a worthwhile comparison, but thanks anyway ;-)

Chicks on Speed - Shick Shaving

This stuff is much nicer, and not as pricey:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread24486.html

Its wicking properties are shite.

Once it's full of sweat, think of it as a weighted training aid.

does not insulate when wet, whereas merino does

cotton is shit for cycling

but at least it's vegan.

Serious question james, do you own any shares in a livestock holding company or rapha?

(not trolling)

nope

Just like the product - before cycling i used to wear a lot of icebreaker stuff. Have never got on with synthetic fabrics too well, a few skin problems are exacerbated by synthetics or wet cotton. Normal wool against my skin prickles a lot too.

You may notice I also contribute to the merino thread too. I am vocal about the things I like.

M&S make the best piece of clothing ever conceived by man out of pure fine merino (not pants).

Vocal is an understatement. I reckon when Max Clifford retires you've got an opportunity ahead of you in PR.