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asv wrote:I will never understand the irrational hate for Rapha. I have a bunch of pieces from them with excellent fit and quality.
I don't have a problem with Rapha, but I definitely wouldn't name "fit" as one of their strong points.
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The old kit (also MOA) was really good. The Team had a diffent jersey and bibs for every possible occasion. The fit was really good too. Some of the jerseys used 5 different kinds of fabric. Yeah, it may be a bit 'one-note' from a design perspective but from a technical perspective, it is among the favorite kits in my collection. I hope the 'Rapha' kit is as good as the 'Adidas' stuff...
genesis692 wrote:asv wrote:I will never understand the irrational hate for Rapha. I have a bunch of pieces from them with excellent fit and quality.
I don't have a problem with Rapha, but I definitely wouldn't name "fit" as one of their strong points.
If Rapha doesn't fit you, try a more generous club cut of another brand. I've found it to be very form fitting and appropriately proportioned despite having an odd torso/arm length for my height.
Apparently, Burry Stander died today, dont know the circumstances. What a sad lost for MTBing, a young talent is gone. He was an awesome rider, he even replied to me on Twitter qhen I asked questions about specialized fit. So sad.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burry_Stander wrote:Burry Stander Passed away in a cycling accident in Shelly Beach, South Africa on 3 January 2013.
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More information:
http://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/Cycling/SA-cyclist-Burry-Stander-dies-20130103 wrote:Cape Town - South African mountain biker champion Burry Stander has been killed while training at Shelly Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Thursday.
Reports indicate that Stander, 25, was killed after being hit by a taxi.
http://ewn.co.za/2013/01/03/Mountainbike-master-Burry-Stander-dies wrote:JOHANNESBURG - Mountain bike master Burry Stander has died after being run-over by a motor vehicle on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast.
SA Cycling president William Newman confirmed on Thursday that the 25-year-old was out training when the accident happened.
It is believed his father was riding with him at the time.
He was out training, and apparently there was a motorist accident.
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RIP Burry Stander. Thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.
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Wow, I've heard of low budget operations, but this is ridiculous.
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Horrible news about Burry. RIP!
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Forgive my ignorance, but is his front brake intentionally open?
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