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11-22-2021, 09:01 PM
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Not really a fan of current Rapha stuff, but the "Classic" SS jersey is totally iconic and ushered in a new era of cycling apparel.
If there was a "Cycling Apparel HOF," this jersey would be among the first inductees If not the first. 
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11-23-2021, 01:55 PM
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And 10% coffee stains, to get you to 110% ...
My comfort zone is more Voler than Rapha, but I don't mind their brand image. It may be cliche, but it's also always been well executed, and I can appreciate marketing that's done well. Simon must have caused a bunch of other companies to step up their game.
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11-23-2021, 02:07 PM
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Prior to Rapha, clean, understated jerseys were uncommon. And the use of Sportwool was only available from a handful of brands from England--oftentimes Rapha lookalikes. And for as "big" of a brand as Rapha is, they've managed to stay on the pulse of cycling by introducing new lines when certain disciplines became more popular. cyclocross in the late noughts - CX jersey randonneuring in the 2010s - Brevet bikepacking ~2017 - Explore mtb 2020 - mtb
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11-23-2021, 02:23 PM
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I've always liked the brand. When they first came on the scene, their website was required reading. It was so different than anything out there.
I'd also say that, from my observations, prior to their simplistic/clean designs, kits in general where much more garish and busy. And, lots of "team" kit stuff out in the marketplace then as well. They definitely started a new wave in kit aesthetics.
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11-23-2021, 02:37 PM
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I guess he has enough FU money now and wants to slow down or move on to other projects.
No question Rapha made a significant contribution to the cycling garment industry, but they also helped manufacturers jack up their prices across the board. I've had their kit and for the money I prefer other brands for bibs/winter kit and absolutely not a big fan of their (to me) boring AF solid colour kits. Give me colour and give me patterns. Be bright, be seen! Interesting their incoming CEO's background. With Pinarello being bought out by the Louis Vuitton group a few years ago, and continued moves like this, the sport will lose (or has already lost) its roots in the working classes of northern europe. A somewhat expensive sport will just continue to get more and more expensive.
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11-23-2021, 03:29 PM
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Not sure how widely known this is, but Simon has an autistic child and devotes a lot of time to charity work for autism (e.g., the annual Manchester-to-London ride benefits autism awareness, I forget the actual name of the charity).
I imagine that after stepping down he'll spend a good portion of his time on this, just a guess.
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11-23-2021, 03:36 PM
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https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/1...uarters-london
"....the British clothing brand grew 30% last year and is on track for the same growth this year. And it has longevity on its side too."
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11-23-2021, 04:06 PM
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11-23-2021, 04:10 PM
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Crazy times we live in... salaries aren't keeping pace with retain pricing.
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11-23-2021, 04:13 PM
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11-23-2021, 04:14 PM
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