Rapha make a Gabba BASE LAYER!

bendertherobot
bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
edited February 2015 in Road general
http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/pro-team ... duct/SHB01

I'm not sure what to say really.
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  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    bendertherobot wrote:
    I'm not sure what to say really.

    £80 for a short sleeve base layer - I'd be speechless too... ;)
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    bendertherobot wrote:
    http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/pro-team-softshell-base-layer/product/SHB01

    I'm not sure what to say really.

    It's not a jacket and you only do jackets...? :wink:
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  • cookeeemonster
    cookeeemonster Posts: 1,991
    Imposter wrote:
    bendertherobot wrote:
    I'm not sure what to say really.

    £80 for a short sleeve base layer - I'd be speechless too... ;)

    Converts yer £5 lidl top to a gabba which has an RRP of £160.

    Pretty much a bargain in that respect!!

    Seriously though, I think it's a great idea assuming it works
  • Omar Little
    Omar Little Posts: 2,010
    Seems like a good idea for racing in bad weather, assuming it works
  • lancew
    lancew Posts: 680
    I like the idea as well.

    But it does rack up once you add the arm warmers for an extra £50 to make it winter ready.
    Specialized Allez Sport 2013
  • LegendLust
    LegendLust Posts: 1,022
    Or you could get a Parentini Mossa printed in your race team colours
    Selling my Legend frame
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  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    or a £30 club gilet...
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,701
    Ooooh, now see umm.....

    I don't know if this is the sort of thing I'd use or not. In the rain I kind of want a full jacket, I reckon using it under a winter jacket would not be it's forte but...ummm....hmmmm
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  • crikey
    crikey Posts: 362
    Difficult to open up on the climbs when you're riding harder than you would elsewhere... :lol::lol::lol:

    Coming soon to a sportive near you...
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    crikey wrote:
    Coming soon to a sportive near you...

    Brilliant!!! :lol::lol::lol:

    Now off you pop.
  • cookeeemonster
    cookeeemonster Posts: 1,991
    crikey wrote:
    Coming soon to a sportive near you...

    But how would you know?!?!? ;)
  • crikey
    crikey Posts: 362
    Um... it's obviously aimed at people who do them... :wink:
  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    Doesn't make much sense to me. The place for water repellency is the outer layer, surely? So your outer layers will still get waterlogged and potentially heavier etc.
  • crikey
    crikey Posts: 362
    ...exactly.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,701
    dodgy wrote:
    Doesn't make much sense to me. The place for water repellency is the outer layer, surely? So your outer layers will still get waterlogged and potentially heavier etc.

    consider that youre wearing your super tight aero race kit over the top though...

    It would keep the wind and the rain off of your core which would help a lot with warmth
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  • cookeeemonster
    cookeeemonster Posts: 1,991
    dodgy wrote:
    Doesn't make much sense to me. The place for water repellency is the outer layer, surely? So your outer layers will still get waterlogged and potentially heavier etc.

    You need to read their description before typing opinion ;)

    It's to wear under your race or club kit so you still show your race numbers and so on. It's also for people (like gabba wearers) who dont want a sweaty and flappy jacket.

    It's for people who like to wear their normal (maybe nice?) kit and add 'gabbaness' to it - i.e. the ability to get wet but warm. People rave about the gabba yet that soaks through wetsuit style and people have no problems.This is lighter weight than that I would assume.

    Not for everyone but a damn good idea in my book (if it works).
  • cookeeemonster
    cookeeemonster Posts: 1,991
    crikey wrote:
    Um... it's obviously aimed at people who do them... :wink:

    yep but you missed my stooopid joke - it's a baselayer meaning you wont see who's wearing it :)
  • stevie63
    stevie63 Posts: 481
    I am intrigued by this also, it is a lot cheaper than the Gabba and it means you can wear whatever top you want. It all depends on just how breathable it is.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,701
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    You need to read their description before typing opinion ;)
    You need to take life a tad less seriously
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • Philly8mt
    Philly8mt Posts: 552
    Currently I wear a base layer under my Gabba and stay dry and warm.

    Am I right in saying I'd wear the (gabba ish) base layer with a "normal" jersey and stay warm but possibly wet?

    Seems the wrong way round to me?!?!?

    What am I missing?
    Still thinking of something clever to say!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    A good base layer wicks away sweat and keeps you dry and warmer. Its only as good as the layer above allows. Even if the base layer is windproof the fact that the ones above it are not and exposed compromise its qualities. This means in reality you need above this baselayer.......a gabba.or at least a similarly expensive top layer.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,701
    ...unless you wear a jersey so thin it doesnt make any difference if it's wet...
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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    I think, probably, that this is intended to be the most pro of their pro collection. So, damp, wet, crit racing. Something that keeps you warm (?) underneath.

    Or, maybe you can stick it under the not very effective Pro Team Softshell to make it that bit more water proof :mrgreen:
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  • cookeeemonster
    cookeeemonster Posts: 1,991
    ddraver wrote:
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    You need to read their description before typing opinion ;)
    You need to take life a tad less seriously

    I dont normally but I'm paid by Rapha in expensive coffee mugs to defend their products' to the death on forums like these.

    Full time job I tells ya...
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Well, that's interesting, here's Castelli's take on it.

    Seems to be some sort of ultra lightweight forward facing Gabba esque jersey thingy.

    http://www.castellicafe.co.uk/castelli- ... z?var=7374
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  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    dodgy wrote:
    Doesn't make much sense to me. The place for water repellency is the outer layer, surely? So your outer layers will still get waterlogged and potentially heavier etc.

    You need to read their description before typing opinion ;)

    It's to wear under your race or club kit so you still show your race numbers and so on. It's also for people (like gabba wearers) who dont want a sweaty and flappy jacket.

    It's for people who like to wear their normal (maybe nice?) kit and add 'gabbaness' to it - i.e. the ability to get wet but warm. People rave about the gabba yet that soaks through wetsuit style and people have no problems.This is lighter weight than that I would assume.

    Not for everyone but a damn good idea in my book (if it works).

    I did read the description, ta. But I'd be willing to bet that a massive proportion of buyers will never see a race. Similarly, most 'race bikes' never get raced. This stuff is for consumers, Rapha know it, we know it. It's aspirational stuff.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Anyone bought one yet? Might nip out one lunch to the shop in Mcr and see what it's like. Those gloves look interesting as well - all this Castelli/Rapha marketing tosh to ride 30 miles :roll:
    M.Rushton
  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    This could be one of the first race specific items of consumer gear that might actually make a difference I suppose.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,701
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    ddraver wrote:
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    You need to read their description before typing opinion ;)
    You need to take life a tad less seriously

    I dont normally but I'm paid by Rapha in expensive coffee mugs to defend their products' to the death on forums like these.

    Full time job I tells ya...

    I ve just noticed you quoted dodgy not me so i withdraw....
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,701
    bendertherobot wrote:
    Well, that's interesting, here's Castelli's take on it.

    Seems to be some sort of ultra lightweight forward facing Gabba esque jersey thingy.

    http://www.castellicafe.co.uk/castelli- ... z?var=7374

    The Raphicca jersey? ;)
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver

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