Rapha release £695 Gore-tex rain coat!!

[cool_hand]

https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/mens-gore-tex-rain-coat/product/BIT01XX

I previewed this at the Rapha 20 Exhibition's pop-up-shop.

Could not believe the price. £695!!

 

[sevenfourate]

I have to say: I spend similar on a Golf jacket (And trousers) some years ago. The best golf “investment “ I ever made without doubt.

The ability to turn up when the weather is foul and stay warm, dry and comfortable; in silence was priceless. And let’s face it - we get a fair few less than perfect days in the U.K……

 

[cool_hand]

I don't doubt it's a very good waterproof jacket but it's £400 more than their Gore-tex Winter jacket. One for the Sales.

 

[matticus]

Are you sitting down?

https://www.dior.com/en_gb/fashion/products/327C25A2970_X5803

 

[MichaelW2]

You look absolutely fabulous darling..

 

[matticus]

I don't doubt it's a very good waterproof jacket but it's £400 more than their Gore-tex Winter jacket. One for the Sales.

Thing is, people gladly pay £400 to make an imperceptible upgrade to wheels or transmission.
And yet we laugh at expensive clothing or lights. I value being dry much more than having the latest rims.

(not that I'm likely to buy this jacket, but, you know, just sayin ... )

 

[PK99]

I have to say: I spend similar on a Golf jacket (And trousers) some years ago. The best golf “investment “ I ever made without doubt.

The ability to turn up when the weather is foul and stay warm, dry and comfortable; in silence was priceless. And let’s face it - we get a fair few less than perfect days in the U.K……

Why play golf in foul weather?

Nay , why play golf?

 

[matticus]

I have to say: I spend similar on a Golf jacket (And trousers) some years ago. The best golf “investment “ I ever made without doubt.

The ability to turn up when the weather is foul and stay warm, dry and comfortable; in silence was priceless. And let’s face it - we get a fair few less than perfect days in the U.K……

I see very little overlap in the psyche or demographics with golfists, BUT:
If I'm out on a dreary Sunday morning awheel, often the only other group "enjoying " the outdoors in any numbers are the people on golf courses. Chapeau!

 

[Happy_Days]

Could not believe the price. £695!!

It’s cheaper than this T-shirt:

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/amiri-knit-22-t-shirt-23746843

 

[PaulSB]

A nice looking jacket but I'm not sure it's cycle kit. The same can be said for quite a number of the Rapha jackets.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

£69.50 I might be tempted. £6.95 I'd have one, but only if it was free delivery

 

[Drago]

Why play golf in foul weather?

Nay , why play golf?

When I wasnjn then dibble I once worked on a shift where everyone but me was a golfist. All day long, day after say, week after week, they'd talk about their bats and silly sweaters and their next session dodging lighting on the golf pitch. It got so annoying I applied for, and was granted, a shift change.

 

[cyberknight]

I see very little overlap in the psyche or demographics with golfists, BUT:
If I'm out on a dreary Sunday morning awheel, often the only other group "enjoying " the outdoors in any numbers are the people on golf courses. Chapeau!

I think the 19th hole has a lot to do with it.

 

[cool_hand]

A nice looking jacket but I'm not sure it's cycle kit. The same can be said for quite a number of the Rapha jackets.

Could you elaborate a little further? What make's it not cycle kit? It looks like a commuter jacket to me.

 

[PaulSB]

Could you elaborate a little further? What make's it not cycle kit? It looks like a commuter jacket to me.

OK. If you take a look at the Rapha Men's Jackets page you may or may not agree with me many of these do not look like cycling jackets. Even Rapha describe them as "performance sportswear." The one in the OP is described as a rain coat. There are several smart jackets Rapha describe as good for commuting, I'm happy to accept they are but personally I wouldn't commute in something as good looking as these jackets. I used to commute 36 cycling miles round trip daily by bike and train. I very much doubt these jackets would have stood up to that wear and tear or been comfortable for me over those distances.

It's just a personal opinion. I wouldn't spend £695 on a rain coat but if I was to the one in the OP looks like a good possibility..........as a rain coat, not a cycling coat.

It makes me wonder if Rapha's direction is to move away from cycle specific clothing or at least add more fashion related clothing to the range.

Locally we're lucky to have Lusso who, in my opinion produce better kit at a more reasonable price. Lusso customer service is superb, my one experience with Rapha shows the same can't be said of this company. Lusso is available nationwide online.