Hey Rapha, quit making stuff like this.

[Saab2000]

Joke all you want. I spent all day yesterday helping Signature Cycles with their clothing display. The Rapha stuff they had was well thought out, high quality stuff.

And the colors.

Plenty of stuff on my lust list.

I like their stuff and I own several pieces and I will likely own more, including some of their stuff that's not specifically cycling clothing. The place in Minneapolis I like has it and I like that I can actually touch it and try it on. It ain't cheap but it looks like keeper clothing. I got last season's Moroccan Blue winter jersey there and I will be wearing it tonight. It is snug and gives me motivation to lose a few pounds as it has an athletic cut. Super nice stuff.

[Bobonli]

Joke all you want. I spent all day yesterday helping Signature Cycles with their clothing display. The Rapha stuff they had was well thought out, high quality stuff.

Ordered my first item last night, after seeing the fall jerseys in the NYC Signature shop. I was hoping against hope that it would be crap and unjustifiable in terms of price, but they make a nice product.

[chasea]

Someone at Rapha please take note of how I'm turning this thread around.

Sincerely,

L. Chase Anderson
The Art of Wardrobe
Proprietor

[doctor855]

I like most Rapha stuff a lot. I have also tried Road Holland, which I would think would be the closest competition, at least in styling. While the Road Holland is nice, you notice after using it for awhile, the little differences. Long sleeve jerseys where the sleeves just aren't long enough, crap zippers, material isn't as soft, etc.
To me the this jacket is goofy but I'm sure that, if it is your thing, it is one of the nicest quality items out there.

[christian]

Yeah, it's undoubtedly the nicest quality bike-specific blazer that doesn't cover your ass. Come on guys; Rapha does good bike stuff, but their tailored clothing is a bad joke. It's like Brunello Cucinelli - when they do knitwear, they knock it out of the park, and when they try to do tailored clothing, it's horrible junk for the price.

Well, there you go, now I compared Rapha to Brunello Cucinelli. Somewhere, a Rapha blazer angel just got his wings.

[cody.wms]

Yeah, it's undoubtedly the nicest quality bike-specific blazer that doesn't cover your ass. Come on guys; Rapha does good bike stuff, but their tailored clothing is a bad joke. It's like Brunello Cucinelli - when they do knitwear, they knock it out of the park, and when they try to do tailored clothing, it's horrible junk for the price.

Well, there you go, now I compared Rapha to Brunello Cucinelli. Somewhere, a Rapha blazer angel just got his wings.

Yeah, there is no doubt that the bike clothing is great. Every bike-specific piece I've gotten from them has been great. There are much better blazers for the same or less, even ignoring the fit issues, which shouldn't be ignored.

[cody.wms]

Well, Land's End Canvas has thrown their hat in the bike blazer ring. Coming soon.

[lukasz]

You guys are killing me with this J. Keydge and Pedaled stuff.

This thing is awesome: BIKE ZIP KNIT | BICYCLE SHIRTS | PEdAL ED

I own a few Rapha garments but their marketing and pricing is ridiculous. Criticism is a sign of affection :)

[soupless]

If I had a badass Workcycles, I"d just wear normal clothes.

[cody.wms]

I bet Outlier could pull this off.

Not a blazer, but probably a better solution for most from Outlier: OUTLIER Doublefine Merino Cardigan

[omnigrid]

I bet Outlier could pull this off.

OUTLIER OG Blazer

[chasea]

I was lacking in the winter stuff, department. Dropped over a months rent in Rapha gear. I'm covered. Mostly.

Hey Rapha, are you guys fucking reading this?

[maunahaole]

Create your own line Chase.

[thornym9]

best rapha tip- ebay

[cody.wms]

I was lacking in the winter stuff, department. Dropped over a months rent in Rapha gear. I'm covered. Mostly.

Hey Rapha, are you guys fucking reading this?

The Rapha winter stuff is AMAZING. Hope you got a set of the winter tights.

Also, buying this stuff when it is cleaned out at the end of the season by Rapha and Competitive Cyclist helps. I've managed to get a fair amount of awesome gear 'cause I was willing to let it sit in the closet for six months before its first use.