The Emporers new clothes

dirk_van_gently
dirk_van_gently Posts: 826
edited April 2009 in Commuting chat
WTF?
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/rapha-unveil-their-3000-cycling-suit-21181
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  • LazyBoycp
    LazyBoycp Posts: 320
    I've ordered 2. :wink:
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Who makes up the target market? Hugh Laurie's character from Blackadder Goes Forth?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • LazyBoycp
    LazyBoycp Posts: 320
    cjcp wrote:
    Who makes up the target market? Hugh Laurie's character from Blackadder Goes Forth?

    Quality programming. Got the boxset for much cheapness after Christmas and have just finished watching Blackadder Goes Forth. The ending doesn't get any less sad.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    LazyBoycp wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Who makes up the target market? Hugh Laurie's character from Blackadder Goes Forth?

    Quality programming. Got the boxset for much cheapness after Christmas and have just finished watching Blackadder Goes Forth. The ending doesn't get any less sad.

    +1.
    There was a programme recently about the making of Blackbadder and it featured a discussion about the very poignant ending. One of those endings where you stare in silence at the tv for a moment after the programme has finished.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    cjcp wrote:
    LazyBoycp wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Who makes up the target market? Hugh Laurie's character from Blackadder Goes Forth?

    Quality programming. Got the boxset for much cheapness after Christmas and have just finished watching Blackadder Goes Forth. The ending doesn't get any less sad.

    +1.
    There was a programme recently about the making of Blackbadder and it featured a discussion about the very poignant ending. One of those endings where you stare in silence at the tv for a moment after the programme has finished.
    Indeed. :(

    Anyhoo, was thinking another Laurie character would be even more perfect for the garment: Bertie Wooster. Imagine Jeeve's reaction :D
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    Ah the world of Jeeves - just finished reading the omnibus. I loved it. And the old TV series didn't disappoint when I saw it again - who'd have thought that Laurie would end up famous for a role in which 90% of Americans will believe he is a native?
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    That suit is utterly hilarious. Are we all sure it's not just an elaborate joke?

    You'd better hope you don't sweat when riding, and that it's machine washable. Oh and that nobody notices the bizarre little bum-pockets in the jacket.

    As for target markets, where IS jash? :wink:

    Tweed run? :lol:

    Oh and as for Hugh Laurie, brilliant. I loved the articles about how the american press reported on the 'hilarious british accent' he put on when accepting an award for House in the US...
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • RyanB
    RyanB Posts: 116
    Yep. The same way that Dominic West or Idris Elba can sometimes pull off a half-decent English accent? Sheesh I dunno. Crazy yanks.

    On the thread subject, I dunno. I just don't get this. I really like Rapha stuff, but this is horrible. It looks awful/hilarious as a suit, and I'd imagine doesn't feel
    much better on a bike. Nope. Just not getting it. Can't see it being worn to many board meetings.
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Unfortunately if i spend £3000 on a the suit I won't be able to afford the bike - pink lining ?
    pink? :shock:
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    That suit is utterly hilarious. Are we all sure it's not just an elaborate joke?

    You'd better hope you don't sweat when riding, and that it's machine washable. Oh and that nobody notices the bizarre little bum-pockets in the jacket.

    As for target markets, where IS jash? :wink:

    Tweed run? :lol:

    Oh joy!

    Nah, I'm not much of a Rapha fan!

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