assos v. rapha

[Noodley]

I don't want to start another "fight" re costs of assos and rapha - no, seriously I don't. I have no problem with people spending lots of money on cycling kit nor do I have any problem with people spending little money...blah, blah, blah.

What I was wondering was:

To me Rapha seems to be "style" focused.
To me assos seems to think about "substance", and "style" has followed.

Any thoughts? No need for argument as there will be no right or wrong and I know there are other manufacturers to consider, but I want to stick with Assos and Rapha...

 

[Fab Foodie]

I'd go with Rapha...butb then I'm a tart at heart. I just like that retro-ish italianate scene.

 

[simonali]

A few years ago Rapha only made a few woolly black jerseys and some caps, but now they make quite a few bits and bobs like lycra tights and shorts, so I'd have to go with Assos, but only on function. Rapha are probably the more stylish of the 2 mefinks, but I've not actually touched any of their stuff with my own hands.

 

[gavintc]

They both produce good kit. I have more assos than rapha, but like both.

 

[vbc]

There's only one way to decide............FIGHT!

 

[rich p]

I made the mistake of offering to pay for a jacket for my son's birthday present and he picked a Rapha lightweight jacket reduced to a mere £130. It'd better be bloody good!

http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=328

 

[Andy in Sig]

The only bit I've got from either are the Rapha black leather mitts and they are excellent. When I want real quality I just get my gear from Rohan and as I ride a recumbent I don't need funny pants which have got bits of leather stuffed down them.

 

[Dave5N]

Aldi v. Lidl?

 

[yello]

and Tchibo

 

[Andy in Sig]

The tchibo Caffissimo espresso machine makes absolutely brilliant coffee but it is a screaming bastard for commuting on.

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

Assos for cyclists
Rapha for Lifestyle Cyclists

 

[Dave5N]

Assos for cyclists
Rapha for Lifestyle Cyclists

Are you sure about that?

 

[bianco]

Are you sure about that?

Those two guys on the right are my relatives somehow. I got quite a bit of kit from them over christmas. None of it rapha unfortunately

 

[mondobongo]

Some people will buy anything with a Rapha logo on, the new Catalogue mine arrived Monday never even thought about ebaying it! Looked at piccies and went how much.

 

[walker]

Who would by a catalogue for £9?