TS: assos vs rapha vs pearl izumi

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They are, but about 70 quid aren't they? The other 2 are 45 in The chain reaction sale

problem chimp (Porkpie), Saturday, 31 July 2010 19:00 (fourteen years ago) link

ahhhhhhh

cozen, Saturday, 31 July 2010 19:02 (fourteen years ago) link

I like the giordana kit I have very much, but I don't have shorts. Santini's are supposed to be okay? Maybe get both and send one back (I understand this is how girls shop)?

Mark C, Sunday, 1 August 2010 18:25 (fourteen years ago) link

have ordered one of each, have also ordered some Santini tights for just 25 quid, shame they're bright red.... (all other colours were more)

problem chimp (Porkpie), Sunday, 1 August 2010 21:23 (fourteen years ago) link

Sorry about the rogue apostrophe there. And I am very much looking forward to seeing you in red tights :)

Mark C, Monday, 2 August 2010 11:30 (fourteen years ago) link

sounds a bit uptight
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rapha-Exclusive-Wrapping-Paper-Giro-Pink-/140434931510?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20b292ff36

For all you saddo Rapha-ites who have suddenly discovered the Rapha range in the last year and now must, desperately, buy everything and anything to do with the brand, especially if it is listed as rare on Ebay.
Oh don't you just love that rare ebay tag. The clothing is not rare, it is like any seasonal production run from say any fashion designer, there are limited amounts produced, they come to an end and another season starts. A Picasso is rare, a Rapha Country Jersey isn't.
Hope all of you who bought XL tops and samples at the sale, samples which by and large failed to make it into production because they were crap, get badly burnt - you deserve it.

Rapha - a bit like Apple - you all now stand out in the crowd because you are wearing the same clothing - so individual.

But since you lot can't seem to do without your little Rapha, here's one for you.

It's rare ( ha-ha) Rapha Xmas wrapping paper.
Done in an imitation of the Gazetta dello Sport, the paper is in 'Giro' edition pink and titled 'Ragazzi della Rapha'.
Written in Italian, there are several interesting cycling stories spread across the page.
It really is unique - How can you do without it.
Measurement is 70cm x 50cm

cozen, Monday, 2 August 2010 13:05 (fourteen years ago) link

rapha skincare range incoming
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_59gUEMCykpA/TFIBO-0oA4I/AAAAAAAABz0/EVYzQYx9A3U/s1600/20100729-SDIM0377.jpg

cozen, Monday, 2 August 2010 15:24 (fourteen years ago) link

lol primark does base layers now

cozen, Tuesday, 3 August 2010 21:05 (fourteen years ago) link

I've been using Nike compression base layers for a while now, and while they make me look like a badly stuffed sausage they really are excellent. Perfect wicking even with the rucksack on, and really comfortable. About 9 quid if you've got a Costco card.

problem chimp (Porkpie), Tuesday, 3 August 2010 21:47 (fourteen years ago) link

shutt summer clearance goes live on friday, use club10 10% off

cozen, Saturday, 7 August 2010 15:44 (fourteen years ago) link

^^^^^^^^^^now up

shutt's customer service is ridiculously good

"Hi David

Saw your order in our admin area, did you have a problem or a change of heart?

If you're quick I will get Jess to bung you in a free pair of arm warmers...

Cheers, Pete"

cozen, Thursday, 12 August 2010 15:35 (fourteen years ago) link

Right, just bought some Shutt pro shorts for £66. They are supposed to be brilliant. Guess we'll see!

Mark C, Thursday, 12 August 2010 16:22 (fourteen years ago) link

@ ShuttVeloRapide Nice Review of the Pro Bibs, there's still some left on sale too! http://bit.ly/dcWiC9 http://bit.ly/bu8IyE #cycling
12 minutes ago via TweetDeck

xX YouHadMeAtHalo Xx (cozen), Thursday, 19 August 2010 11:52 (fourteen years ago) link

two weeks pass...

15% off at shutt this weekend - TDF15

got a jersey, some standard shorts and a pair of socks coming my way

whoa...did I or didn't I? (cozen), Friday, 3 September 2010 20:54 (fourteen years ago) link

so tempted
http://www.rapha.cc/club-jersey-2010/

cozen, Thursday, 9 September 2010 10:23 (fourteen years ago) link

really want this TBH

http://www.rapha.cc/tailored-jacket

American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Thursday, 9 September 2010 11:51 (fourteen years ago) link

do I scalp my free rapha tour of britain pack (cardboard face masks, rapha colourway union jack, wall chart) on ebay: y/n?

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Nah, we're sticking wallchart proudly on wall. Talking of which, anyone else riding down to London stage of tob?

problem chimp (Porkpie), Thursday, 9 September 2010 22:27 (fourteen years ago) link

Yep, flog it Dave.

Aren't you busy that day, Chris?

Mark C, Friday, 10 September 2010 11:26 (fourteen years ago) link

nope - busy the day before, but not on the Sunday.

problem chimp (Porkpie), Friday, 10 September 2010 13:06 (fourteen years ago) link

oh dammit - it's in London on the saturday. ffs

problem chimp (Porkpie), Friday, 10 September 2010 13:09 (fourteen years ago) link

I'll dave you

anyway new rapha gear up to see on their website. tweed softshell only 400 knicker

cozen, Friday, 10 September 2010 13:43 (fourteen years ago) link

local shop had that rapha tailored jacket in thee window last time i was in

tweed softshell looks fab but that price is ludacris

motorik rubin (haitch), Friday, 10 September 2010 15:06 (fourteen years ago) link

any UK peeps thinking about getting the rapha 3-pack baselayer for £90? we could maybe do a group buy and cash in for £30 each?

should i watch robocop y/y (cozen), Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:15 (fourteen years ago) link

(on deal for the tour of britain, down from £130 odd)

should i watch robocop y/y (cozen), Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:16 (fourteen years ago) link

If we weren't at opposite ends of teh size scale then yeah, sure....

problem chimp (Porkpie), Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:34 (fourteen years ago) link

you can size up each garment individually so that's not an issue

should i watch robocop y/y (cozen), Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:49 (fourteen years ago) link

hmmmmmm now yr talking

problem chimp (Porkpie), Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:49 (fourteen years ago) link

have a look at the bundle page. maybe mark c would be interested?

should i watch robocop y/y (cozen), Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:49 (fourteen years ago) link

black x-large short sleeved for me (shame they don't do and xx). If needed I can put the order on my card and not drop in a winter collar and maybe a bonk bag, oh no

problem chimp (Porkpie), Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:57 (fourteen years ago) link

cool, prob best coordinating via fb if we get a third party

should i watch robocop y/y (cozen), Wednesday, 15 September 2010 20:17 (fourteen years ago) link

aldssos softshell is really nice, esp for £15

should i watch robocop y/y (cozen), Thursday, 16 September 2010 10:00 (fourteen years ago) link

I might be interested in this Rapha threesome. What's the deal you're discussing?

Mark C, Thursday, 16 September 2010 10:50 (fourteen years ago) link

base layer 3 pack down from £130odd to £90, so about £31 each delivered
http://www.rapha.cc/base-layer-3-pack

shall we take it to facebook?

the holy c (cozen), Thursday, 16 September 2010 10:55 (fourteen years ago) link

three weeks pass...

So I treated myself to a Pearl Izumi Elite summer jersey and was chagrinned to discover that Large actually means Large in this case. So if anyone wants to buy a high quality technical summer jersey (black, very simple indeed, only one tiny logo on the chest) for £30 let me know! Would likely fit anyone 5'11" to 6'3" (I'm 6 foot and it's not really too long) and with a 41-44" chest.

(actually, on this topic, I have a whole load of 2nd hand bike kit I'd like to sell - do we think it's acceptable to start a thread about it? I'm enough of a regular I hope!)

Mark C, Thursday, 7 October 2010 09:09 (fourteen years ago) link

Sorry, forgot to say it's been worn once - yesterday - and will obv be washed.

Mark C, Thursday, 7 October 2010 09:10 (fourteen years ago) link

I am switching from Louis Garneau to Castelli for 2011. I've only had a training jersey and bib knickers from Castelli before, has anyone have any sizing tips on their racing gear?

Fartbritz Sootzveti (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 7 October 2010 14:12 (fourteen years ago) link

On the small side though not ridiculously so, apart from one long sleeve jersey I have which is admittedly XL but swamps me. If you're usually on the cusp, go for one size up, but if you're a solid, say, large, I think you'll have to try them out.

(hmm, just thinking, if you're racing you'll want tighter stuff anyway so maybe the sizing will work fine for you)

Mark C, Thursday, 7 October 2010 16:20 (fourteen years ago) link

Cozen has made an excellent discovery...

Mark C, Friday, 8 October 2010 10:06 (fourteen years ago) link

?

American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, 8 October 2010 12:35 (fourteen years ago) link

my old team went from lg -> castelli a few years ago. my castelli shorts are slightly tighter and very slightly shorter, but their inseams are longer than same nominal size of lg. jerseys were the same in dimensions, tho the shoulder cut of the lg suits me better. xpost

my stomach is full of anger. and pie. (Hunt3r), Friday, 8 October 2010 12:42 (fourteen years ago) link

<3 u guys, thx!

Fartbritz Sootzveti (Steve Shasta), Friday, 8 October 2010 12:43 (fourteen years ago) link

I really like my campagnolo Bib. First bib so I don't have much to compare against. However I'd buy another one, if I found another cheap one on ebay.

American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, 8 October 2010 12:44 (fourteen years ago) link

nothing doing in that department.

I need new tights, actually, my only ones are over 10 years old, too long and have no pad (great for skiing, though.

American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, 8 October 2010 12:47 (fourteen years ago) link

SHASTA DUDE IM SUCH FOOL MY NEWER KIT IS GIORDANA NOT CASTELLI!!! sorry man.

my stomach is full of anger. and pie. (Hunt3r), Friday, 8 October 2010 13:09 (fourteen years ago) link

</3

Fartbritz Sootzveti (Steve Shasta), Friday, 8 October 2010 13:55 (fourteen years ago) link

heartbraek

i got assos 3/4 bib shorts - in lycra rather than 'roubaix' or whatever the assos-speak version is - to try avoid sunburnt legs and also to give off a belgian hardman vibe; price from da internets worked out about even with what you'd pay for a dece pair of regular shorts here in a shop. the praise is justified imo, fantastic fit. still think their jerseys are a bit fug, tho.

the brostep hump (haitch), Friday, 8 October 2010 14:05 (fourteen years ago) link

Their design is abhorrent, but their quality is unquestioned. Still waiting for Coz to reveal his revelation...

Mark C, Friday, 8 October 2010 15:15 (fourteen years ago) link


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