Rapha's Sky Kit

[merlincustom1]

Nice behind the scene story on the development of the kit. Who would't like 700 pieces a season?

http://www.cyclinginquisition.com/2013/01/from-wind-tunnel-testing-to-washing.html?m=1

[Louis]

But I bet they don't have an armored truck !

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8CF2n4FJmvk/UP6q_OfKtMI/AAAAAAAAMhM/Wxq3BfsmZgk/s1600/IMG_9250.jpg

[Climb01742]

very interesting. thanks for sharing. shows there's more substance to rapha's style.

[vqdriver]

didn't read the article but i'd kill for mid-ride tamales

[572cv]

But I bet they don't have an armored truck !

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8CF2n4FJmvk/UP6q_OfKtMI/AAAAAAAAMhM/Wxq3BfsmZgk/s1600/IMG_9250.jpg

Actually, that looks like a model of a Citroen H van, a very stylish rig with its snappy corrugated look, sort of like Rapha corduroy for trucks....

[rwsaunders]

Cool post...thanks for sharing.

[krismac23]

Arguably the best designed and looking kit in the peloton.

[Peter B]

Actually, that looks like a model of a Citroen H van, a very stylish rig with its snappy corrugated look, sort of like Rapha corduroy for trucks....

Here's what they've done with the full-size version down in SF...

[kohlboto]

but, what are they going to do for a podium cap?

[cfox]

Rapha has always put a lot of thought and testing into their designs. Yes, they occasionally miss big-time, like with silk scarves and leather bound riding journals, but their technical clothing is well thought out. A lot of their detractors seem to think Rapha's clothing is just overpriced, open source junk from random, low-bid mills. That's not the case.

[dd74]

Cool stuff. I'm tired of my kits wearing out after one year. Maybe I'll look into Rapha's stuff.

[christian]

like with silk scarves
Yes, that broom wagon silk scarf is the most ridiculous thing ever. What a miss. Say, you don't have one, do you. I'd be happy to send you $25.

(I admit it, I want a voiture ballai scarf. I don't know why, but I can't shake it!)