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Rapha Let Down
- Thread starter Llan Giant
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AndyRM
XOXO
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This is quite a good article on the love/hate relationship some seem to have with Rapha:
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2013/mar/27/city-cycling-fashion-rapha-bike-blog
I especially like the only comment on the end.
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2013/mar/27/city-cycling-fashion-rapha-bike-blog
I especially like the only comment on the end.
and that is your right as the person buying said items - i'll stick with rapha, gore, sportful and northwave
Dusty Bin
Guest
The comment on the end is difficult to argue with, as the business does seem to be successful. I believe the founders are both ex marketing/branding professionals, which says a lot. I do wonder whether the brand would have had as much success if they had started 20 years ago, when the MAMIL brigade were still busy playing golf.
[QUOTE 2827724, member: 45"]Then you have to accept that some may think it a bit daft that people pay a badge premium when they see that equivalents (on their terms) are cheaper.
I scoff at my close relative who won't walk within 10 metres of a Skoda but will happily drive a VW.[/quote]
and i'm not ridiculing them for thinking that in the same way as they ridicule the ones who purchase said items.
the thing is User i have an open mind to purchases - theres a lot on here that don't and think that only their opinion counts - i've seen so many threads on here about buying the best you can afford, buy cheap buy twice etc etc etc and thats from the same people that ridicule others for buying expensive gear......
so which side of the fence do these people fall - buy cheap buy twice or don't buy expensive gear cause we think its daft...............
I scoff at my close relative who won't walk within 10 metres of a Skoda but will happily drive a VW.[/quote]
and i'm not ridiculing them for thinking that in the same way as they ridicule the ones who purchase said items.
the thing is User i have an open mind to purchases - theres a lot on here that don't and think that only their opinion counts - i've seen so many threads on here about buying the best you can afford, buy cheap buy twice etc etc etc and thats from the same people that ridicule others for buying expensive gear......
so which side of the fence do these people fall - buy cheap buy twice or don't buy expensive gear cause we think its daft...............
[QUOTE 2827749, member: 45"]Those aren't the two sides of the fence. It's a many walled garden. Jump over one wall and you're in there with those who pick an item over another purely because of the label and the identity they see that label as bringing.[/quote]
thats very true - but please, if people choose that item don't ridicule them for that chose ( and i'm not saying you are in anyway)
what i'm saying is that we all have a choice on what we buy and pay for - some like specialized bikes ( over priced for the spec) some like giant ( best bike for 1k, so they say ) others like steel, titanium, plastic etc etc but its their choice and they shouldn't be ridiculed for making that choice.
i choose to buy some rapha items, ive also got castelli, northwave, sportful, dhb, mavic - i buy it, cause i like it, not because of the label it carries or the identity it brings or the fact its expensive so must be the best ( i've never said that either). Its just that that's what i chose to buy - END OF
thats very true - but please, if people choose that item don't ridicule them for that chose ( and i'm not saying you are in anyway)
what i'm saying is that we all have a choice on what we buy and pay for - some like specialized bikes ( over priced for the spec) some like giant ( best bike for 1k, so they say ) others like steel, titanium, plastic etc etc but its their choice and they shouldn't be ridiculed for making that choice.
i choose to buy some rapha items, ive also got castelli, northwave, sportful, dhb, mavic - i buy it, cause i like it, not because of the label it carries or the identity it brings or the fact its expensive so must be the best ( i've never said that either). Its just that that's what i chose to buy - END OF
I've watched this post develop all week, and can't believe something so minor can cause some people so many problems. I'm new to this site and one thing I discovered early on was the amount of friendliness, good natured banter, great helpful advice etc. Thats until a thread like this seems to make some people so irate ....
My take for what it's worth, is that when I played football I had the best boots I could afford. When I did a lot of camping and high alpine walking, I had the best performance equipment I could get my hands on, and Berghuas wasn't on that list because their gortex wasn't good enough. My clothing in those days was Lowe Alpine, Think Pink, Marmott, Columbia etc, etc, etc. When I started playing golf I had the best equipment I could afford and today use Miura Japanes forged irons. Had them for years and will never have to replace them unlike many golfers who change equipment every couple of years.
I was recently given 2 Rapha winter base layers, and I have to say that these are better made, exremeley comfortabe, great fitting tops, but they actually do work better than any other base player I've had in the past. I checked into Rapha because I had never heard of them before, and the stuff looks pricey but by all accounts the stuff is well made and long lasting. I have not read many bad reviews about their products from people who have bought them?
My take for what it's worth, is that when I played football I had the best boots I could afford. When I did a lot of camping and high alpine walking, I had the best performance equipment I could get my hands on, and Berghuas wasn't on that list because their gortex wasn't good enough. My clothing in those days was Lowe Alpine, Think Pink, Marmott, Columbia etc, etc, etc. When I started playing golf I had the best equipment I could afford and today use Miura Japanes forged irons. Had them for years and will never have to replace them unlike many golfers who change equipment every couple of years.
I was recently given 2 Rapha winter base layers, and I have to say that these are better made, exremeley comfortabe, great fitting tops, but they actually do work better than any other base player I've had in the past. I checked into Rapha because I had never heard of them before, and the stuff looks pricey but by all accounts the stuff is well made and long lasting. I have not read many bad reviews about their products from people who have bought them?
Dusty Bin
Guest
Rapha stuff may well be 'well-made and long-lasting' - but I think the point people are making is that lots of other stuff is also 'well-made and long-lasting'..............and about half the price of the Rapha stuff........
Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
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- Manchester
Aye and it probably is, but technology wise, they don't appear to be on the cutting edge, whereas other brands running at similar price points are! It tends to be on this count that I have not yet bought anything made by Rapha.
Other people see things differently, they can do as they wish. I know people who like Rapha kit, and it is good kit, I don't dislike it, I have just always found something to meet my needs better at the same or lesser price.
muira forged irons - nice clubs - being a qualified club builder i get were your coming from with those clubs, top quality forgings indeed.
I think that about sums everything up.
400bhp
Guru
Please point out those that are ridiculing the ones that purchase said items and the particular posts-cos there aint any fella.
jay clock
Massive member
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- Hampshire UK
