I caved...totally, epically caved...

[William]

Fathers Day came and my wife said I could buy myself something nice.  Then I saw an overpriced product that I was really tempted by.  Finally, a 15% off coupon code and free shipping caused me to pull the trigger on a Rapha Brevet Jersey.  I'll report when I get it

[cyclotourist]

Doesn't sound like it at all.  Rapha stuff is really, really nice.  And they share the "any bike, anywhere" ethic with Rivendell.  They just take themselves a bit more seriously.

Seen their new vid?  http://www.rapha.cc/rapha-continental-the-movie

On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 2:22 PM, William <tape...@gmail.com> wrote:

Fathers Day came and my wife said I could buy myself something nice.  Then I saw an overpriced product that I was really tempted by.  Finally, a 15% off coupon code and free shipping caused me to pull the trigger on a Rapha Brevet Jersey.  I'll report when I get it

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improving their taste than from improving their performance. - RTMS

[William]

I was just watching it when I read your post.  I've watched a few short cycling films today.  I need inspiration for a solo 200k Sunday to keep my R12 going.  Mt Hamilton. 

[Mike]

I noticed that they now sell a budget bandanna for those who found the
$80 silk bandanna too expensive. You can now get a cotton one for $20.
Or you could just order a $2 bandanna from RBW.

[Mike]

I should add that while I like to be critical of Rapha and their
epicness, I've come close to pulling the trigger on one of their
jerseys. I really liked the commemerative Andy Hampsten jersey from a
few years ago. I was also tempted to get a pair of their touring
shorts.

[dan gee]

Rapha's stuff generally looks great, but the fact that most of it
seems to be made in China or Vietnam has always been a dealbreaker for
me.

[Michael_S]

If I was buying a sportwool jersey I'd probably get one of these.
http://roadholland.com/shop/index.php?p=home
MUSA too.

Also...I can seem to find a Rapha jersey color combination in the last
few years that I was willing to pay that much for.
I seem to prefer either Woolistic or Ibex for sizing, quality and
color/design.
~mike

[cyclotourist]

Looks like their models suffer from the same sort of epicness... or they need more fiber in their diets.

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[Ron MH]

I have two pair of the touring shorts and they are Epic! They were an
indulgence, I'll admit.

[William]

Report so far.  I ended up getting a grip of stuff.  A brevet jersey, bib shorts, armwarmers, kneewarmers, and their skincare bundle.  The jersey looked great, but it was too small.  I bought a Medium in everything.  I'm 5'10" 175lbs.  The shorts and kneewarmers fit well, but the jersey and armwarmers were too small.  I've returned them and will exercise the Rapha customer service. They had provided a return label, and the online instructions were really easy to follow.  We'll see how that goes.

No feedback on the skincare stuff, except that I like how it smells.

The bib shorts are really nice.  I've always had several pair of regular shorts.  Bibs are just a lot nicer around the waist.  Those of us with a muffintop boiler appreciate it.  I dread to think what it'll cost me to totally convert, but for now I have two sets of bib shorts (the others are Pearl).  Bib knickers are definitely on my want list.  The shorts are made in Italy for the sweatshop handwringers out there.  A nice bonus was they came with a tiny tub of Rapha chamois cream.  The pad appears to be very high tech according to the attached literature, but dude is it thick.  I've always hated people who call padded cycling shorts 'diapers'.  It's actually a major pet peeve of mine.  That said, this pad is really thick, like...um...well... it's thick.  I'm sure I'll grow accustomed to it, but it is different than anything I've used (mainly Descente and Pearl).  I'll have to do a 200k or 300k with these to see if it makes a difference.  On the 35 mile commute to the office, they were great, but overkill on the padding side.  Maybe I should put an unpadded <150g saddle on :)  

The kneewarmers worked great, and have a nice reflective accent that I appreciated.  

That's it for now.  

[Michael_S]

thanks for the report Bill. I'll probably get a Rapha jersey one of these days and I was thinking the XL for myself ( 5'11" 190).  Thats what I wear in Ibex and Woolistic.

The thick pads on shorts bug me as well. I find the Garneau pad is nice as well, these days though,  I'm  hiding mine under baggies.

 

~mike

[Ryan Watson]

William,

FYI 

I'm exactly your height and weight and wear XL in Rapha Jerseys, L in the shorts and baselayers. 

I could wear L jerseys if not for my freakishly wide shoulders. 

The skincare stuff does smell nice, but contains tea tree oil which gives me a nasty rash. Glad I read the fine print before slathering it on my chamois!

Ryan

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