Even by Rapha standards

[dumbod]

$70 for two cups and saucers is sort of steep.

http://www.rapha.cc/rapha-cappuccino-cup-set/?cm_mmc=email-_-050613-_-img-_-cappuccinoset

But, to be fair, it was designed in collaboration with "Intelligentsia barristas." Sounds like an oxymoron to me but....

[pdmtong]

The assos ones cost even more

[flydhest]

I agree that it is a bit steep, but Intelligentsia is one of the best roasters in the country and their shops have truly top-notch baristas (and coffee as a consequence).

[fiamme red]

You can get the exact same set, minus the Rapha stripe and the quote from Hennie Kuiper, for almost 50% less ($36 vs. $70), if you buy them from notNeutral:

http://www.notneutral.com/index.php/dine/lino-cappuccino-cups-set.html

But the cappuccino no doubt tastes more epic in the Rapha cup. :rolleyes:

http://www.rapha.cc/images/gallery/3685-2000.jpg

[54ny77]

the perfectly tassled hair and ironic mr. rogers apparel says, "i'm a model and i'll do just about whatever pays me $1,000 a day, be it $70 coffee mugs or tractor catalogs."

[Anarchist]

Don't you ever get tired of these sorts of threads?

[Louis]

Don't you ever get tired of these sorts of threads?

Not really.

I like seeing folks pushing the envelope for $$$ extraction from the 1%

[54ny77]

Rapha to sponsor Justin Bieber World Tour 2013, introduce line of gold lamé gloves to the cycling fashion intelligentsia.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/justin-bieber-2012-muchmusic-video-awards-show-32.jpg

[thenewguy11]

Makes the $30 coffee mug seem like a bargain. Love that cup.

[MattTuck]

But, to be fair, it was designed in collaboration with "Intelligentsia barristas." Sounds like an oxymoron to me but....

They discovered way to make a healthy salary for making coffee? sounds like they've got it figured out better than a lot of other folks.

[Louis]

Rapha to sponsor Justin Bieber World Tour 2013, introduce line of gold lamé gloves to the cycling fashion intelligentsia.

Who said Canada has never given us worthwhile entertainers? First Celine Dione, now Justin Bieber. All we can do is wonder why they sent them down here...

[rounder]

Dishwasher and microwave safe??

[54ny77]

I believe Bieber's hair is, yes.

Dishwasher and microwave safe??

[technicolor]

Don't you ever get tired of these sorts of threads?
Raises hand.

[joosttx]

Their cappacino is the best. You ought to try some next time you are in San Francisco.

Those saucers are kinda chela when comparing to Hermes.

[ANAO]

Those saucers are kinda chela when comparing to Hermes.

Why compare them to HERMES when you can compare them to LINO...which look exactly the same ;)

[67-59]

It's only "sort of steep" if they aren't selling them...and they've been selling well enough to be out of stock from time to time.

[RonW87]

Who said Canada has never given us worthwhile entertainers? First Celine Dione, now Justin Bieber. All we can do is wonder why they sent them down here...

At least it sort of balances out with Neil Young and Leonard Cohen. But recently, yeah ...

[Lewis Moon]

I believe Bieber's hair is, yes.

...and flammable...

[Lewis Moon]

Their cappacino is the best. You ought to try some next time you are in San Francisco.

Those saucers are kinda chela when comparing to Hermes.

I thought hipsters drank the coffee equivelent of Pabst Blue Ribbon.

[54ny77]

Dont be makin fun of my Folgers.

I thought hipsters drank the coffee equivelent of Pabst Blue Ribbon.

[beeatnik]

They mean Silver Lake, where the 2nd "hippest" Intelligentsia in Los Angeles is located. Venice would be no. 1.

However, the SL Intelligentsia often collaborates with a Rapha-approved bike shop which doesn't sell many bikes, Golden Saddle.

http://vimeo.com/42578262

My favorite Intelligentsia is in Pasadena. It was the only location with a full service kitchen, but tourists aren't generally inclined to pay $17 for a salad. Anyhoo, it's still the best post-ride Intelligentsia since they have a beer/wine bar.

How much are those cups again?

[sjauch2]

Don't you ever get tired of these sorts of threads?

I do. Rapha stuff is expensive for you, so what. Don't buy it.

Where are the theads saying "can you believe these $20 Performance Bike Jerseys? Cheap crap."

[redir]

LOL they are not coffee cups they are coffee vessels. This company loves there logo and so do there customers.

[raygunner]

the perfectly tassled hair and ironic mr. rogers apparel says, "i'm a model and i'll do just about whatever pays me $1,000 a day, be it $70 coffee mugs or tractor catalogs."

Do the Rapha models make $1000 a day!?

I wish I had got my degree in "epic-ness"!

[54ny77]

Silly me, I forgot: the Rapha models PAY Rapha to work it.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrUviKeotIQ/UKWzHvt9eMI/AAAAAAAAAng/RvyePJGm--Q/s1600/0zoo.jpg



Do the Rapha models make $1000 a day!?

I wish I had got my degree in "epic-ness"!

[Louis]

Where are the theads saying "can you believe these $20 Performance Bike Jerseys? Cheap crap."

The thing is, some of them are crap, but many of them aren't. My $125 Nashbar AL frame is my daily driver, it's great, and I love it.

[bikingshearer]

Rapha to sponsor Justin Bieber World Tour 2013, introduce line of gold lamé gloves to the cycling fashion intelligentsia.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/justin-bieber-2012-muchmusic-video-awards-show-32.jpg


In this instance, spelling "lame" with or without the accent is appropriate.

And I don't know why people are always going on aboot entertainers from Canada . . . .

[sg8357]

Seems pretty lame for Rapha, no Hoakkado sourced white clay as used the famous ceramist Mishimoto, no redwood fired kilns built on wind swept
Mongolian burial mounds. Less than Epic Rapha.

[raygunner]

I was a fan of theirs ...that was up until I entered their retail store...I mean boutique in SF.

And you know I just wanted to do my best Tobias Funke impression and murmur "douche chill" under my breath.

[joosttx]

I thought hipsters drank the coffee equivelent of Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Expand your mind brother. Lots of people drink good coffee.

[ColnagoFan]

Who said Canada has never given us worthwhile entertainers? First Celine Dione, now Justin Bieber. All we can do is wonder why they sent them down here...

Two Words:
William Shatner.

[Fiertetimestwo]

Two Words:
William Shatner.

Four Words- Neil Young/ Joni Mitchell.:)

[oldpotatoe]

Don't you ever get tired of these sorts of threads?

I do-

http://chrisking.com/store/tampers

Lots of things out there that are expensive, lots of bike frames also, which many scratch their heads when they see the $....lots of bike and other 'stuff' that does nuthin' but give you coffee shop points on that 20 mile Sunday morning ride with the 'fellas'.

Like Rapha or not, they are incredibly successful in branding, marketing, getting their message across. They sell everything they make and are often out of stock on things like these cups.

Like Apple stores, they have it wired.

If ya don't like it, oh well, I'll bet Rapha will still survive.

[avalonracing]

Don't you ever get tired of these sorts of threads?

I never tire of these threads!

You can always get the Rapha Diary to write in while sipping your espresso. If you look at one that has been purchased you may find entries like this:

http://www.rapha.cc/riders-diary

-Dear Rapha Training Diary,
I went way over budget when I spent $110 for 226 pieces of paper held together by some cast off leather from some cows ass area but I'm worth it. I mean it's worth 50 cents a page to write things like today's entry:
"SATURDAY- This morning I suited up in $950 in poseur bike clothing and coasted two miles downhill to the coffee shop. I got a double espresso. I HATE the taste, YUCKY! but I wanted to make sure that if some guys from the bike shop next door saw me I was drinking the right "cyclist" thing. It made my tummy, I mean, gut, hurt though so I called my wife and had her pick me up so I could go home and sit on the toilet while reading Velo News. Just in case anyone saw me loading up my bike in the minivan I quickly sliced both of my tubular tires so the bike shop guys would think that I had no choice but to get picked up. A few guys from the bike shop did happen to see me so I waved to the guys as I was getting into the minivan and yelled "I needed to call the team car, somedays you just ride harder that your equipment can take!" My wife told me to shut the eff up and get in the van. Overall a epic ride day."

[54ny77]

oh come on, anyone so readily offended by anything bike-related, which includes rapha humor, is perhaps a little tied up in the image of what they own.

it's just bike crap for cryin' out loud, not life-saving drugs. pricey and very nice, yes. it's just that the marketing schtick just begs for parody.

that jva website is the most awesome parody of all. :p

http://internationale.teamjva.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/leather-940x650.jpg

"Sure, everyone makes everything by hand these days. But we hand make the things that we use to hand make things. Before choosing a pair of our leather gloves, potential buyers are screened and brought out to the test track where they choose a cow with a hide color that will go best with their double-stitched Corinthian toptube cyclocross handle/Pabst holder. They’re then given two hours to ride with their cow and get to know one another, before the heifer is slaughtered and made into 3 pairs of gloves and some burgers."

[ANAO]

I never tire of these threads!

You can always get the Rapha Diary to write in while sipping your espresso. If you look at one that has been purchased you may find entries like this:

http://www.rapha.cc/riders-diary

-Dear Rapha Training Diary,
I went way over budget when I spent $110 for 226 pieces of paper held together by some cast off leather from some cows ass area but I'm worth it. I mean it's worth 50 cents a page to write things like today's entry:
"SATURDAY- This morning I suited up in $950 in poseur bike clothing and coasted two miles downhill to the coffee shop. I got a double espresso. I HATE the taste, YUCKY! but I wanted to make sure that if some guys from the bike shop next door saw me I was drinking the right "cyclist" thing. It made my tummy, I mean, gut, hurt though so I called my wife and had her pick me up so I could go home and sit on the toilet while reading Velo News. Just in case anyone saw me loading up my bike in the minivan I quickly sliced both of my tubular tires so the bike shop guys would think that I had no choice but to get picked up. A few guys from the bike shop did happen to see me so I waved to the guys as I was getting into the minivan and yelled "I needed to call the team car, somedays you just ride harder that your equipment can take!" My wife told me to shut the eff up and get in the van. Overall a epic ride day."

Hahaha that's PERFECT!

[Charles M]

Shouldn't these be tea cups?

[jlwdm]

You guys do not seem to know what a proper cup and saucer should look like. This is the tall version and of course there is a shorter version. Versace Russian Dream. Our wedding china.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m617/6ridge9/RussianDream.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/6ridge9/media/RussianDream.jpg.html)

Jeff

[ultratoad]

I do-

http://chrisking.com/store/tampers

Lots of things out there that are expensive, lots of bike frames also, which many scratch their heads when they see the $....lots of bike and other 'stuff' that does nuthin' but give you coffee shop points on that 20 mile Sunday morning ride with the 'fellas'.

Like Rapha or not, they are incredibly successful in branding, marketing, getting their message across. They sell everything they make and are often out of stock on things like these cups.

Like Apple stores, they have it wired.

If ya don't like it, oh well, I'll bet Rapha will still survive.

+1 AND I think their stuff is as good as it gets....

[54ny77]

Whenever I see the name Versace, I'm always reminded of the cinematic gem, "Showgirls."

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhguc3iJ1r1qdk0t1o1_500.png

[QUOTE=jlwdm;1363991]You guys do not seem to know what a proper cup and saucer should look like. This is the tall version and of course there is a shorter version. Versace Russian Dream. Our wedding china.

[avalonracing]

Whenever I see the name Versace, I'm always reminded of the cinematic gem, "Showgirls."

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhguc3iJ1r1qdk0t1o1_500.png


Come on, just admit it, what DOESN'T remind you of the movie Showgirls?

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

Rapha to sponsor Justin Bieber World Tour 2013, introduce line of gold lamé gloves to the cycling fashion intelligentsia.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/justin-bieber-2012-muchmusic-video-awards-show-32.jpg

Someone explain why this person has a career?

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

A real coffee cup.

[mike p]

Twelve year old girls.

Mike

Someone explain why this person has a career?

[oldpotatoe]

Twelve year old girls.

Mike

Their parents $....

[edward12]

Christ. $70 cups probably made in some third-world country under horrific labor conditions - just so we can engage in fantasy while sipping organic, free-trade coffee. The illusion is now complete.

[fuzzalow]

Nothing wrong with this kinda stuff. If the object appeals to the buyer then that is all the matters, right?

As ruled by the US Supreme Court, the freedom in spending of money is equivalent to the freedom of speech. There is every right to sublimate class warfare as a rant on Rapha pricing as there is the right to purchase any number of cappuccino sets desired. Except one of these rights is exercised quietly, without seeking solace and support from the hoi polloi.

[oldpotatoe]

Christ. $70 cups probably made in some third-world country under horrific labor conditions - just so we can engage in fantasy while sipping organic, free-trade coffee. The illusion is now complete.

then don't buy them.

[ANAO]

Just following up here, looks like the cups aren't sold out on their site, but they're not on sale either...

[#campyuserftw]

Campy used to be viewed as the Evil Empire, some chi-chi, expensive gruppo. Millions of threads around the web:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/302551-Why-is-Campagnolo-so-much-more-expensive-than-Shimano

Campy is a dirty water dog, compared to Rapha's kobe beef. Gone, almost, are the too-expensive Campy threads, replaced with $70.00 Rapha coffee mugs. Thank you Rapha, for changing the topic. :) Long live Campy, and let us hope one day a bloated Russell Crowe confronts Rapha in the arena, giving it some Proximo, "I did not pay good money for your company, I paid it so I could profit from your deaths! And just as your mother was there at your beginning, so I shall be there at your end."

Meantime, let Rapha be Rapha. I believe their marketing department deserves credit. That said, nothing lasts forever, and in the end, a marketing department cannot save a company's tragic flaw: elitist, ugly greed.

[christian]

a company's tragic flaw: elitist, ugly greed.Wow, I just don't like that they have so much plastic in their wool jerseys. Other than that, they're ok with me. I mean, it's fancy clothes for grown men to play on bikes...

[FlashUNC]

Campy used to be viewed as the Evil Empire, some chi-chi, expensive gruppo. Millions of threads around the web:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/302551-Why-is-Campagnolo-so-much-more-expensive-than-Shimano

Campy is a dirty water dog, compared to Rapha's kobe beef. Gone, almost, are the too-expensive Campy threads, replaced with $70.00 Rapha coffee mugs. Thank you Rapha, for changing the topic. :) Long live Campy, and let us hope one day a bloated Russell Crowe confronts Rapha in the arena, giving it some Proximo, "I did not pay good money for your company, I paid it so I could profit from your deaths! And just as your mother was there at your beginning, so I shall be there at your end."

Meantime, let Rapha be Rapha. I believe their marketing department deserves credit. That said, nothing lasts forever, and in the end, a marketing department cannot save a company's tragic flaw: elitist, ugly greed.


http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4051/4424573538_6ccb7801bb.jpg

[drinkslinger]

You can always get the Rapha Diary to write in while sipping your espresso. If you look at one that has been purchased you may find entries like this:

http://www.rapha.cc/riders-diary

-Dear Rapha Training Diary,
I went way over budget when I spent $110 for 226 pieces of paper held together by some cast off leather from some cows ass area but I'm worth it. I mean it's worth 50 cents a page to write things like today's entry:
"SATURDAY- This morning I suited up in $950 in poseur bike clothing and coasted two miles downhill to the coffee shop. I got a double espresso. I HATE the taste, YUCKY! but I wanted to make sure that if some guys from the bike shop next door saw me I was drinking the right "cyclist" thing. It made my tummy, I mean, gut, hurt though so I called my wife and had her pick me up so I could go home and sit on the toilet while reading Velo News. Just in case anyone saw me loading up my bike in the minivan I quickly sliced both of my tubular tires so the bike shop guys would think that I had no choice but to get picked up. A few guys from the bike shop did happen to see me so I waved to the guys as I was getting into the minivan and yelled "I needed to call the team car, somedays you just ride harder that your equipment can take!" My wife told me to shut the eff up and get in the van. Overall a epic ride day."

You win the internet today.

[avalonracing]

You win the internet today.

Thank you so much... As they say, "It was an honor just to be nominated..."

There has been a lot of used Rapha on the Paceline Forum™®© Classifieds this week. Man, that used Rapha stuff brings in decent money. I'm sure at some point we'll get see how much a set of unwashed, stained Rapha bibs will bring. Hell I'm surprised that Rapha doesn't already market them as the "Epic Skid Bib".

[BumbleBeeDave]

Thank you so much... As they say, "It was an honor just to be nominated..."

There has been a lot of used Rapha on the Paceline Forum™®© Classifieds this week. Man, that used Rapha stuff brings in decent money. I'm sure at some point we'll get see how much a set of unwashed, stained Rapha bibs will bring. Hell I'm surprised that Rapha doesn't already market them as the "Epic Skid Bib".

. . . I can accurately speak on behalf of all the mods as I say "Eeeww!"

:rolleyes:

BBD

[drinkslinger]

I'd buy Rapha in a heartbeat if I could grow an exquisitely manicured beard.

[verticaldoug]

Campy used to be viewed as the Evil Empire, some chi-chi, expensive gruppo. Millions of threads around the web:

Meantime, let Rapha be Rapha. I believe their marketing department deserves credit. That said, nothing lasts forever, and in the end, a marketing department cannot save a company's tragic flaw: elitist, ugly greed.

Wow. Their marketing may be over the top, but at least the style is not loud and tasteless.

Now Assos on the other hand, reminds me of a old man driving a Cadillac with a big chrome grill in the 70's. Ugly

[dnades]

Epic Skid Bib. Nice.

[cfox]

Ah yes, the mythical Rapha coffee shop poseur. It's funny, the fat poseur guys around here wear ugly local club or team kits. I rarely see Rapha, but when I do it's usually sweaty and being ridden by someone who knows how to ride.

[ANAO]

Ah yes, the mythical Rapha coffee shop poseur. It's funny, the fat poseur guys around here wear ugly local club or team kits. I rarely see Rapha, but when I do it's usually sweaty and being ridden by someone who knows how to ride.

Where do you live? Maybe that's me.

[christian]

I rarely see Rapha, but when I do it's usually sweaty and being ridden by someone who knows how to ride.Stop preening in front of plate glass windows, foxy. :)

[avalonracing]

Ah yes, the mythical Rapha coffee shop poseur I rarely see Rapha, but when I do it's usually sweaty and being ridden by someone who knows how to ride.

I'm sure that they are just paid Rapha Spokes(beard)models.

Hmm, I can grow some Epic scruff on my face, I sweat like a fiend and I have been known to get very lean. What do you think Rapha pays? Or are you just paid in clothing?... Because that tax bill would be a killer.

[cfox]

Stop preening in front of plate glass windows, foxy. :)
Ha! doing that is going to get me hurt some day, I know it
I'm sure that they are just paid Rapha Spokes(beard)models.

Hmm, I can grow some Epic scruff on my face, I sweat like a fiend and I have been known to get very lean. What do you think Rapha pays? Or are you just paid in clothing?... Because that tax bill would be a killer.
I don't know, but i would be sweet to get picked to do one of those continental rides. You need to be able to give good sufferface and be able to suppress the urge to smile, though.

[rwsaunders]

You want an epic morning coffee experience, try a Rapha cappuccino with a dozen chocolate frosted Dunkin Donuts, brought home on your custom donut fixie rack. The only thing missing is the vintage Campag QR skewer...

[FlashUNC]

You want an epic morning coffee experience, try a Rapha cappuccino with a dozen chocolate frosted Dunkin Donuts, brought home on your custom donut fixie rack. The only thing missing is the vintage Campag QR skewer...

Anyone else oddly aroused, or is that just me?

[rando]

I rarely see Rapha, but when I do it's usually sweaty and being ridden by someone who's trying to look like they know how to ride.

Mostly joking. More often than not the guys I see out riding in Rapha are taking it easy or on something other than a low slung race bike that day.

That was at least partially a potshot at myself. When I first got back into road cycling I didn't quite have my legs back in order enough to relive past abilities. Truth be told the slimmer you are the less you get called on being a poseur regardless of actual ability.

[gavingould]

i wear it, i'm oversized and sweaty. but i do actually ride...
would be silly to pay full price for pretty much any of their wares, but some of 'em are really out there.

[rando]

Haha, this reminded me of the day I accidentally apologized to one of the female baristas for stopping in at the end of a hard ride instead of being showered and in clean kit. After making sure nobody was in earshot she gave me a conspiratorial whisper that at least I ride in it.