Rapha Classic Wind Jacket

Posted April 24, 2012 @ 9:11am

(picture: salt-licked Rapha cap, Ragnarok 105)In the time that I've owned this Rapha Classic Wind Jacket, it has easily become my go-to item that, if not being worn, at least gets stuffed into my bag. The fabric is mind-boggling soft, yet durable, and the wind-proof quality of such a lightweight jacket is hard to over-emphasize. Also highly water-resistant, this wafer thin piece will forever be part of my cycling wardrobe. Now Rapha is offering the same material in a standard shirt, as well. Some people bitch and moan at the cost of Rapha gear, and decry their "epic" image. To those people, I can only ask, have you ever tried any Rapha gear? The pricing really isn't much different that other top-level brands, (Pearl Izumi, Garneau, Castelli, etc.) and much lower than certain players (Assos). But most importantly, the fit, finish, – and I cannot stress this enough, the function of Rapha gear, is top-level. And let's face it, unless you are a...