Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

The perfect accessory for the Rapha equipped rider;

http://www.rapha.cc/climbing-lead

Bit pricey, mind.

Hmm what is today's date again?

OOoo, I wonder? That hadn't occurred to me at all.

Working in tandem creates what sports scientists refer to as a ‘Dual Optimum Performance Environment’; in practical terms, this will enable novice riders to become more comfortable climbing in a higher gear, while the lead rider will feel significant benefits when the lead is released.

Hehehe...

It's directly from Rapha's new AFJ laboratory.

Shit, they're out of stock.

It's ok, I ordered 2...

Hur hur hur, very funny Rapha.

I miss Sheldon Brown

I miss Sheldon Brown

Remember the chain-cleaning joke?

It comes with a goat for Rapha Randez-vous members.

Remember the chain-cleaning joke?

That was a joke, shit I've been spending hours with a rivet tool and very tiny brushes getting mine sparkling clean.

Hmm what is today's date again?

Ah.....

is it just me or have Rapha & Howies not got as many 'interesting/neat' products out in the current catalogue?

Always used to be tonnes of stuff I would lust after, but now I actually have some cash to spend, there isn't anything (other than a cap) that I actually fancy. Where the hell have the Howies Towpaths gone? And the rapha equivalent for that matter, grrrrrrrrr.

Howies made the best jacket in the world, the Long Way Home. We had a very happy two months together before I took a massive spill and tore it to shreds. MAKE THEM AGAIN, K THNX BYE.

Howies Towpaths

They dry pretty quickly, but are in absolutely no way water resistant at all. Oh, and they're a bit pricey too.

howies stuff is shit these days. Only good thing they still make are their baselayers

Which aren't as good as Rapha's. Certainly no for hard rides.

In fact I think they're not as good as Helly Hansen lifa things either.

Does anyone happen to want to swap their Medium classic jersey for my XL?...

Does anyone happen to want to swap their Medium classic jersey for my XL?...

getting slinky is gonna cost you more than just rarpha....

FFS the stitching has come away on my THIRD replacementjersey. Really poor show. Rapha, shoddy and pricey.

that's a lot of tormn clothing... is there any chance you could be the hulk but not know anything about it?

FFS the stitching has come away on my THIRD replacementjersey. Really poor show. Rapha, shoddy and pricey.

Paul Smith merino?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Raphas-classic-Rouleur-magazine-Issue-1-/180646724279?pt=UK_Magazines&hash=item2a0f6242b7#ht_500wt_1151Quote:

 has been handled so reverently that the spine is not creased  

lol

Paul Smith merino?
No, just the womens jersey. Their customer service has been great so far, but I really don't need to be doing this again. How can they justify these prices when the standard is this poor?
Unhappy customer.

just bought my first ever bit of Rapha kit.

feeling conflicted.

it is very nice.

but pricey.