In reply to Henry Iddon:
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> Well designed maybe but numerous people have commented to me on the lack of durability over a period of time.
Well i could provide you with numerous people (me included) who've used Rapha clobber over thousands of miles (and washes) and it looks as good as new. Which items have failed? I have jerseys, shorts, socks, caps and jackets, which do c200 miles a week and therefore get washed to death - nothing's worn out yet.
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> Plus they sell a lot of nonsense. Maybe I'm old school and not a fashionista.
Perhaps you are. Or perhaps you're simply part of a different school of fashion that likes to slag off Rapha clobber because they have a particular "style" of advertising and you think all their customers are urban ponces in skinny jeans - it's a remarkably large school, and i suspect Rapha quite like the fact they seem to cause debate. I can't see anyone bothering to write a post on an internet forum that dHB bibtights wear out quickly.
Not for me, but they clearly understand their target audience - so presumably someone buys them.
My laptop bag is a Rapha one and it's brilliant - well designed, durable and functional. I'd buy that bag if/when i next need something for carry on luggage.
If I'm ever in the market for urban cycling wear i'll be sure to give it a look - but i'm strictly rural just now and a combination of Rapha and Assos works just fine.