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Wrapping your tools in a piece of wax cotton or cloth and sticking it under your saddle with toe strap has been done for years. I still see it quite often.

But why would you do it (apart from the looks) if there's so many saddle bags right now that do the job better?
Not worth 40quid.

Ask Murts!

http://www.lfgss.com/thread78932.html

good idea, i'm sure he'll be happy to make one

Are you planning to buy it or already have one?
It looks like one of the worse saddle bags ever designed.

wow, busted
at least he's not trying to sell it here

all that effort and only done 10miles on it?
classicscoble

Does this look like it won't be very secure?

looks like any tool roll you could have from diy shop for a fiver

no, i wouldn't trust that strap

and i the leg warmers

I'm up for it
Few other people suggested that last thursday as well

I'm comparing jerseys only. Paid 75£ for each of UW's in condor, one short, one long sleeve.
UW seems to be much better quality than rapha and it's really nicely finished.
I have 2 rapha classic and 2 long sleeve jerseys and on each one of them i'm getting some threads pulled here and there. Long sleeve feels like cheap polyester karrimor jersey. They look great but are just not worth the money (Maybe it was some secondary stock as they come from sample sales, i don't know)

Choosing between those two i'd go for UW again.

I was told that condor won't be getting any more in stock as they are not selling very well so if anyone wants to get them it's the last chance.

torm does only mens stuff

haven't tried shuttvr yet, some of the jerseys look nice but that's it

this is great stuff http://www.untouchedworld.com/collections/performance_cycling.htm
bought two of their jerseys in condor on sale
much better than rapha, but discontinued now in condor (still few bits left on the sale rail)

loads of brands doing only mens clothes unfortunately

(Even though you, Quote: 'don't give a fuck' about the brand)

Sorry, i should have been more specific here.
I don't care if someone makes money on rapha.
I don't think that rapha should allow people to buy stuff in large quantities in sample sale (i'm talking about people buying whole boxes of gloves, warmers etc).
It's up to rapha to decide what to do with it.

And obviously, i like the brand.

Obviously the latter of the two, so they'll be pleased if people are coming in droves, buying boxes of kit on the first two days at full price... Less chance of it still languishing in a box on Sunday.

Yes, and it's been said here before.

Rapha wants to get rid of their stock quickly and they don't care if someone picks the whole boxes of stuff.

Still don't see what's your point is.

If you can afford the motivation, spare time and the free cash to go buy even discounted Rapha; then there isn't anything poor about you! 8-)

FWIW I like Rapha... but I usually buy 'cheapo' cycling clothes 'cos I am tight and would rather spend on my bike.

Think about all those 'poor' souls, who: due to their unfortunate geographic placement couldn't make the pilgrimage to the 'mecca' of cheap Rapha. All those kind 'Saviours' who bought lot's to sell on eBay so that all those followers from far away can be graced with Rapha.

;)

What's your point Pistoffski?

Are you defending those who are buying in sample sale to sell on ebay?

Are you really that thick that you can't understand that word "poor" can be used sarcastically?

If you 'don't give a fuck about it' then why are you queuing? And what's 'poor' about people queuing to buy high end cycling kit a little bit cheaper? If they were poor they'd just go to Decathlon.

It's not like Rapha are selling this stuff out of the goodness of their heart or for a charitable cause is it?

(Just on the wind up... sorry ;) )

It's not just a little bit cheaper, it's usually around 70% off.
I can't afford full price but can afford discounted rapha.

Hehe, is it sacrilegious/unethical to turn a profit on Rapha... 8-0

i don't give a fuck about rapha
it's unethical to buy the whole boxes of warmers or merino in front of poor queuing people like me

Lola, you didn't pick up some extra/spare knee warmers by any chance?

No need to queue

There was no queue yesterday and i wouldn't want to support those who bought rapha just to make a profit.

I like some of the fabrics but you can get that elsewhere, minus the wank branding.

I'm interested to know about rapha alternatives you're talking about, seriously.

Big dissapointment.
Loads of jerseys and hats, some gloves, some mens trousers.
Loads of paul smith tops.
Ladies shorts at 60£! (last time 40£)
No bibs, leg warmers, baselayers, jackets.

Ended up buying 2 ls jerseys.

Not worth going there unless you're after a jersey.

So who's in the queue right now?
Me and Hinata are standing just at the end. Looks like an hour waiting. If anyone is planning to come i'd suggest later.
Last year there was no queue at all on sat from lunchtime.

I wasnt going to go

I like that no one was really planning to go but everyone seem to be just passing by or having a day off and ending up buying rapha.

http://instagr.am/p/lD1HY/

Fuck it, glad i didn't go this morning.

I should have bought some stuff last week using discount codes.

I'm surprised that with a such a huge demand for rapha no one else is trying to fill the gap in the market.

(going back to spamming torm with emails asking for womens collection)

I don't understand why they built it with a double fixed hub, track drops and road brakes? From a major bike shops perspective, you still need a disclaimer signed to sell it fixed. It seems so confused - either it needs to lose the brakes and be track legal, or switch to a flipflop hub and road bars.

you can still put a freewheel on it or take the brakes off
but it's an odd set up, you're right
road brakes and track drops don't mix very well

You in Richmond today? Can meet you on-route to Wests possibly. Should be riding up through there after my ride

Yep, not sure what time will finish work though.
Text me when you're around....

Julia, will you be riding your new toy for drinks tonight?
Can't wait to see that in the flesh.

So who's in for tonight?

Is Julia bringing her new baby?