Rapha Clothing
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HeavyMetaLance
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I went to the Rapha store in the city last night.
It was apparent that the salesperson was used to the kind of clientele who are looking for high fashion instead of function. He kept referring to jackets that were good for riding around town and to the bars & pubs.
I kinda chuckled, and without trying to sound like a douchebag, I told him that I race & train, and that I'm looking for something along those lines. He looked relieved. Then he relaxed a little bit and said, "Oh, okay, then you want to look at these jackets instead."
After I made my jacket selection, I asked him for a dining recommendation. He asked what kind of food we're looking for. I said, "Well, I saw that the restaurant across the street has a Ferrari parked out in front of it. I'm not looking to eat there. I'm looking for something where I can eat dressed like this (pointing at my MTBNJ Stewart Six Pack t-shirt and Halter's hoodie) and still eat something good". He laughed and said that the neighborhood we were in is kinda like that Ferrari crowd.
Aside from the neighborhood, the shop itself and the salesperson were really cool.
I ended up walking out the door with the Pro Team Jacket. I'll be wearing it for the first time on today's ride.
It was apparent that the salesperson was used to the kind of clientele who are looking for high fashion instead of function. He kept referring to jackets that were good for riding around town and to the bars & pubs.
I kinda chuckled, and without trying to sound like a douchebag, I told him that I race & train, and that I'm looking for something along those lines. He looked relieved. Then he relaxed a little bit and said, "Oh, okay, then you want to look at these jackets instead."
After I made my jacket selection, I asked him for a dining recommendation. He asked what kind of food we're looking for. I said, "Well, I saw that the restaurant across the street has a Ferrari parked out in front of it. I'm not looking to eat there. I'm looking for something where I can eat dressed like this (pointing at my MTBNJ Stewart Six Pack t-shirt and Halter's hoodie) and still eat something good". He laughed and said that the neighborhood we were in is kinda like that Ferrari crowd.
Aside from the neighborhood, the shop itself and the salesperson were really cool.
I ended up walking out the door with the Pro Team Jacket. I'll be wearing it for the first time on today's ride.
HeavyMetaLance
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This could be a problem. I drank the Rapha Kool Aid, and it tastes pretty damn good.
Remember that they have free shipping over 150 and free returns at any price, which will save you some dollars over NYC tax (I'm assuming they have the same prices in the store).
BiknBen
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I also have the pro team jacket. That thing is the bomb. Weather resistant front, breathable back. I can wear very little under it and be fine below freezing.
I may have to visit that store. Some of the Rapha styles/colors don't do it for me but the fit of some items are the best I've tried on. So when looking online, I'm torn and end up not ordering. I'd like to go try some stuff on and figure it all out.
Last week, I added a Pro Team LS jersey and Merino socks to my wardrobe. The jersey fits like a glove. Awesome!
Kev, I brought that Winter Jersey into a tailor today to be altered. Just slightly too big but I can always make it smaller.
A spritz of SpeedClean took out the grease stains too.
rick81721
Lothar
What's your commission?
Seriously, how do the jerseys fit? I usually take a large. Might spring for one or two
Kevin likes to buy Rapha clothing cheap then resell EBay for double what he paid for it. True story bro.
That the same color/style I bought for $125 and sold for $350 on eBay
rick81721
Lothar
Care question - my white lightweight jersey is getting yellow stains in the pits. Any ideas on how to remove? I've read about vinegar but before trying anything harsh, figured would try here first.
Once Walmart has these. just go exchange it for a new on. They'll resell it no problem.
My supe r lightweight one has white trim that got stained from my spray tan. Nothing I tried was successful in getting it out.
@rick81721 get a toothbrush, some detergent, and some spray oxyclean. spray the oxyclean on the area, dip the toothbrush in detergent. scrub the area a little bit to work the detergent and oxyclean in. throw it in the washer with the regular wash after letting it sit for about 5 minutes - don't let it dry!
shizz will come out brandy new. oxyclean works for real.
shizz will come out brandy new. oxyclean works for real.
rick81721
Lothar
Jeeze you'd think there would be something on the website about this. I guess terrible-teeth brits don't worry about stains - too bad Rapha isn't Italian!
It isn't their fault you don't take care of yo shit.