By Joe Hall • 6th September 2011 • Posted in Products
What can we tell you about merino wool that you don’t already know? Well, apart from the unquestionable truth that this fabric is the natural choice for cyclists in the know, Rapha are soon to introduce even more fine-knit weaponry to their ever-growing arsenal of merino products. Not only are these new and updated offerings tailored from merino, with its breathability, softness, lightness, insulating and quick-drying properties, there are some gorgeous new hues (seen above) and style details to match.
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By Joe Hall • 19th July 2011 • Posted in Products
The weekend beginning the 29th July sees Rapha's annual summer sample sale in London with big discounts on samples and discontinued/end-of-season stock. There will be some incredible deals so arrive as close to opening time as you can.
DATES & OPENING HOURS:
Friday 29th July | 09:30 - 18:00hrs
Saturday 30th July | 09:30 - 18:00hrs
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By Ben Brown • 24th June 2011 • Posted in Products
The new Rapha luggage range is now available. This exciting new collection of technical riding packs and accessories, includes a makeover for the Rapha backpack, as well as a new Race Bag, Wash Bag, Tote Bag and two sizes of a new Shoulder Bag.
The philosophy behind the range was to create products that, like all things Rapha, combined exceptional function and performance with a pared down aesthetic. This eventually led us to James Holliday, a specialist designer who has previously collaborated with other luxury brands including Marc Jacobs and Longchamp.
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By Jeremy Dunn • 3rd June 2011 • Posted in Products
Galibier — even the name has the sound of impending doom. Everything was new and fresh, the inches of pavement were spilling quickly under our tires while broad, sweeping vistas opened around every turn of the road. Day after day we ticked a few Col's off under our collective belts. The 'we' would be the familiar face of Ben Lieberson, myself and a few newcomers yet to be introduced. There was the Col d'Izoard with all its painted glory. Colle della Finestre had the forthcoming Giro d'Italia breathing down its neck, and the Col de Granon its twists and turns that end with the sickly sweetness of gravel. Treacherous and beautiful at the same time. These were, and are, all formidable opponents, but none of them are The Galibier. Besides, if you get up to ride anything at 2 in the morning it will seem all the more daunting.
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By Slate Olson • 26th May 2011 • Posted in Products
Ira Ryan and Tony Pereira are unique people. Builders, thinkers, and craftsmen, they are ambassadors for the flourishing custom bicycle 'scene' of Portland, OR. In a city where there are rumored to be over 30 full time builders – and countless backyard builders – standing apart, and standing apart in the ever growing global business of hand built bicycles, cannot be guaranteed.
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By Joe Hall • 9th May 2011 • Posted in Products
Our latest European retail partners come in the form of Pavé in Barcelona, inspired by the cobbles of Northern Europe. And just this weekend a brand new store in Copenhagen called Soigneur welcomes Scandinavia's first department of performance roadwear. See www.soigneur.dk and www.pave.cc.
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By Jeremy Dunn • 3rd May 2011 • Posted in Products
With last week's Winter Sale happening the phones around the office were ringing off the hook. The wedding of a certain Prince did nothing if not make matters worse for those of you hoping to get your gear soon. However, it is safe to say that Stateside we have the right man on the job. He goes by many names, but the one that you would know best is Tim Coghlan. Tim joined our forces a little over a year ago, but up until last Friday he was only part-time. Thankfully, we now we have him all to ourselves as Tim is the one to handle Customer Service for all of the United States and Canada.
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