Endura and Rapha changes

[Happy_Days]

I’m sorry to see Endura struggling, and I hope the brand returns to profitability soon.

https://road.cc/content/news/redundancies-endura-reports-brand-leaving-scotland-317551

I’m less surprised (but I feel sorry for the staff) that Rapha is closing its Manchester club house.

https://road.cc/content/news/rapha-shuts-manchester-clubhouse-and-four-us-branches-317587

 

[geocycle]

That’s a shame. Both are great brands and provide much of my cycling specific clothing. Unfortunately for them it lasts a long time and I only buy things when I need them.

 

[mrushton]

Was in Mcr this week. Wonder if the RCC riders get their money back. Too many products imo but I do like their clothing. So many premium brands all competing for a seemingly shrinking market. MAAP, Cafe du Cicliste, Le Col plus the stalwarts Assos and Castelli.

 

[mrushton]

In fact Yanto Barker has left Le Col which has had losses again. 2026 might see their demise?

 

[ianrauk]

I hope not. Le Col gear is top notch.
However they are continually pushing discounts almost on a daily basis, almost spam like.
That may tell you something, or not.