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Old 03-17-2016, 05:33 AM
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I'm a pretty big fan of Rapha but the first guy, with the 'thousand yard stare', is pretty funny/weird/strange. 'Urban clothes'..also kinda weird, IMHO.

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Old 03-17-2016, 05:41 AM
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Old 03-17-2016, 05:55 AM
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Rapha is really exploding their line-up. I would vastly prefer a company like them stick to their core market of good, premium cycling goods, but now they are really expanding. I recently bought their core kit, and, as far as the jersey is concerned - I'm pretty underwhelmed.

other than the fact that it says Rapha and there is some brand recognition among cyclists, i dont see why anyone is going to buy an oxford dress shirt for $140 from rapha, when so many other options exist in that price range, for example.

they have a smart marketing and development department though, i'm sure they've done their homework.
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Looks like a cross between PeeWee Herman and Dr. Evil..........
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Yeah. I opened up this morning and saw that too.

Agree. It was sorta weird and me pause. Weird. Maybe euro flavour?

Dunno. Glanced and moved on.
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The beard would make him the "evil" Rapha Spock.
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I say, jolly good show!
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Old 03-17-2016, 08:52 AM
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other than the fact that it says Rapha and there is some brand recognition among cyclists, i dont see why anyone is going to buy an oxford dress shirt for $140 from rapha, when so many other options exist in that price range, for example.
not many people. that's why it's pretty easy to find such things for great prices, in most sizes, during their sales. I recommend checking them out at that time though, they're really nice and make great work shirts for office rats like me.
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Old 03-17-2016, 08:57 AM
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Agreed. I'm a fan of their city collection. Buy when on sale and they're decent deals. Fit is great.
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the Spok is very good
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I think you guys missed it...
Pretty clear what they'll tackle next.

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Funny how a number of us went to Star Trek right away. Even tho I'm not a Trekky by any stretch.
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