Rapha Let Down

[vickster]

I meant 'I don't think I've spent a grand on cycling kit' in that time - obviously I've bought other stuff that cost over a grand from time to time...

I was putting the grand on cycling gear into positive perspective, given money that can be easily spent on a two week holiday (oh and that was just me, no family)

 

[jowwy]

I was putting the grand on cycling gear into positive perspective, given money that can be easily spent on a two week holiday (oh and that was just me, no family)

you don't need to justify your answer vickster - you earnt it, you spend it

 

[Cycleops]

Christ.

Me me me

Does He use Rapha gear?

 

[RedRider]

Does He use Rapha gear?

40 shekels?? You can get an aldi crown of thorns for a couple drachma. Bit prickly against the skin tho.

 

[400bhp]

Does He use Rapha gear?

No, the Emperor does though. New clothes innit.

 

[jayonabike]

If the Emperor paid for it himself why should we give a f**k

 

[400bhp]

Oooohh touchy.

 

[jowwy]

If the Emperor paid for it himself why should we give a f**k

You wont win with this some of this lot jay - too jealous beyond belief

 

[Dusty Bin]

You wont win with this some of this lot jay - too jealous beyond belief

Jealous of you because you have Rapha gear?

 

[Cycleops]

I am not familiar with the Rapha brand and will probably never buy their products but remember, nobody ever regretted buying quality.

 

[Dusty Bin]

I am not familiar with the Rapha brand and will probably never buy their products but remember, nobody ever regretted buying quality.

I did. A few years ago I spent £130 on a 'quality' Giordana winter jacket - top of their range. Beautifully made and high quality stuff, but probably the worst winter jacket I have ever worn. I have a couple of Lusso Windtex jackets (both less than £50 from Ebay) which are actually significantly better.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

why do people happy to spend top dollar on top quality always assume jealousy is the root of other people saying that they don't?

 

[Peteaud]

Top dollar does not always mean top quality.

Is rapha gear really worth the cash, in my opinion no, but if you have the cash, and want to spend it on top designer branding why not.

Oh, and you lot in your posh Aldi and Lidl stuff, you make me sick, i get my unbranded tat from jumble sales

 

[jowwy]

Strange how nobody cares about how much people spend on their bikes - but as soon as rapha is mentioned, you getting more people biting than a chihuahua chasing a postman

 

[RedRider]

I have some Rapha jeans which I'm sure is the affectation of affectations. they're ace. very comfortable and practical to wear all day from commute to commute, fit like a glove and if they last 2.5 times as long as a regular pair of jeans - and I think they will - will turn out to be the best value item of clothing I own.