Rapha Bicycle Collection

[ckamp]

http://www.rapha.cc/bicycle/

"Beginning January 2011 and for the next two years, Rapha has partnered with four masters of framebuilding to offer four distinct, hand-made bicycles. Each partner has been selected because of the mastery of their craft and passion for road cycling. With each partner we have created a model constructed uniquely for a particular style or purpose of riding:"

neat.

[phcollard]

That's kinda nice. It will allow more people to get to know the work of smaller builders. But it looks like prices are very high. I am wandering what would the price be for about the same bike from the same builder but without the Rapha logo...

[fiamme red]

I am wandering what would the price be for about the same bike from the same builder but without the Rapha logo...Hmmm...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=57726&stc=1

[rice rocket]

http://belovedcycles.com/shop/bikes/

$1k Rapha tax.

2nd is a collab, so you can't find a price.

IF isn't listing prices.

Looks like the Cinelli is cheaper with a Rapha subsidy!

[dave thompson]

I'm stunned. Absolutely speechless.

Nothing against the builders but I gotta go take my trash out.

[fiamme red]

Looks like the Cinelli is cheaper with a Rapha subsidy!At current exchange rates, the Rapha Cinelli XCR starts at $5,450.

You can get an XCR from Wrench Science (minus paint) for $4,600:

http://www.wrenchscience.com/road/frames/Cinelli/XCr

[vpierce1]

http://belovedcycles.com/shop/bikes/

At first glance I only saw 3 digits and said SOLD! Then I clicked and saw the 1 between the 5 and 9. Gulp.

[rice rocket]

At current exchange rates, the Rapha Cinelli XCR starts at $5,450.

You can get an XCR from Wrench Science (minus paint) for $4,600:

http://www.wrenchscience.com/road/frames/Cinelli/XCr

Google told me 3500 EUR = 4524 USD. Are you confusing the Euro symbol w/ the British pound?

[avalonracing]

Rapha and IF together on a bike. Somewhere a poseur's day has been made!

[fiamme red]

Google told me 3500 EUR = 4524 USD.You're right, I apologize. I mistakenly saw pounds, not euros, because Rapha usually has prices in pounds.

[FlashUNC]

Its maybe a faster way to get an Ira Ryan, if you want one and don't want to wait in the queue he has.

But man...I'd probably rather got with Strong's Custom Blend for that.

[Louis]

$1k Rapha tax.

It comes with a "free" Rapha softshell jacket, so you end up ahead on the deal.

[phoenix]

I’m so sick of rapha

[sg8357]

I’m so sick of rapha

So am I, now we can slag Brooks instead.

http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/saddlesbagsetc/the-john-boultbee-criterion-mk-1/

I have several Rapha jerseys that will be in the classifieds soon. :)

[miguel]

So am I, now we can slag Brooks instead.

http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/saddlesbagsetc/the-john-boultbee-criterion-mk-1/

I have several Rapha jerseys that will be in the classifieds soon. :)

size Large?

[phcollard]

So am I, now we can slag Brooks instead.

http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/saddlesbagsetc/the-john-boultbee-criterion-mk-1/

I have several Rapha jerseys that will be in the classifieds soon. :)

Size XL?

[sg8357]

Size XL?

XXL which is equivalent to PI XL, Brits being undernourished.

[Dave B]

Rapha and IF together on a bike. Somewhere a poseur's day has been made!


Well, guess I am a poseur. :beer:

[avalonracing]

Well then rejoice!

[arcadian]

Sweet ride. I am Rapha fan, so I was intrigued by their bikes. The XCR is pretty sweet. All too rich for me, but I can appreciate all of them. It doesn't take long for the flames to start flying when Rapha is mentioned.


Well, guess I am a poseur. :beer:

[fourflys]

So am I, now we can slag Brooks instead.

http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/saddlesbagsetc/the-john-boultbee-criterion-mk-1/

I have several Rapha jerseys that will be in the classifieds soon. :)

Ha, all I kept thinking about was J. Peterman from Seinfeld... :D (same with Rapha actually...)

[fourflys]

Sweet ride. I am Rapha fan, so I was intrigued by their bikes. The XCR is pretty sweet. All too rich for me, but I can appreciate all of them. It doesn't take long for the flames to start flying when Rapha is mentioned.

Hey, if you've got the coin to plunk down for VERY expensive jersey, more power to you... I'm learning in my economics class that this what helps make a mixed economy go around... so thanks! :D

[Dave B]

Well no worry I didn't buy
The bike due to it being a rapha bike, I just liked the way they did the color scheme. I think the rapaha ssr is also nice, but this new xs kind of lacks a bit for me.

Like I said when they did my cross bike I just loved the color scheme.
I do own the matching jersey as I got it from my wife, but I own nothing else rapha.

[crownjewelwl]

Well no worry I didn't buy
The bike due to it being a rapha bike, I just liked the way they did the color scheme. I think the rapaha ssr is also nice, but this new xs kind of lacks a bit for me.

Like I said when they did my cross bike I just loved the color scheme.
I do own the matching jersey as I got it from my wife, but I own nothing else rapha.

Make no apologies, Mr. President!!!

[fourflys]

Well no worry I didn't buy
The bike due to it being a rapha bike, I just liked the way they did the color scheme. I think the rapaha ssr is also nice, but this new xs kind of lacks a bit for me.

Like I said when they did my cross bike I just loved the color scheme.
I do own the matching jersey as I got it from my wife, but I own nothing else rapha.

That is a sweet color combo on yours...

[gearguywb]

Love Rapha stuff. Good (great) quality. Thought the black/pink bikes at NAHBS last year were cool.

I could use some XXL jerseys :)

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . of boring looking bikes. Black, white, and gray . . . :crap:

BBD

[Louis]

. . . of boring looking bikes. Black, white, and gray . . . :crap:

Oh, the irony of that statement... ;)

[dancinkozmo]

. . . of boring looking bikes. Black, white, and gray . . . :crap:

BBD

they'd be the most colourful thing in britain :banana:

[dbh]

I don't know if I would categorize Cinelli as one of the masters of framebuilders. Nearly all of their alloy and carbon frames are outsourced from Taiwan. I bet their XCR is contracted out in Italy somewhere.

[BumbleBeeDave]

Oh, the irony of that statement... ;)

I guess what I should have said is "Black and white but NOT zebra stripes!" :D :p ;)

BBD

[DRZRM]

Ahh, just my size, and I'm a big fan of my Rapha gear. Yes it's expensive, but that's why I like to find it here. PM sent.

XXL which is equivalent to PI XL, Brits being undernourished.

[avalonracing]

Anyone check out the Rapha Yo Eddy in the classifieds?