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Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

I did another Gravel race this past weekend. By...

I did another Gravel race this past weekend. By Golly I saw some Rapha an Le Col gear!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Yup. I get that. I play guitar as well.

Yup. I get that. I play guitar as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

That's just it. As I mentioned before fly...

That's just it. As I mentioned before fly fishing is my other hobby (I guided for 10 years) and once you get past the $500 price point for a fly rod it's nothing but diminishing returns. It's more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

That's a good question that I'm not able to...

That's a good question that I'm not able to answer. I have some of the $150 Primal jerseys that I purchased on sale for half or less than that amount. To me they felt just as good as some of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Glad you said it!!! :p

Glad you said it!!! :p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

One of my other hobbies is fly fishing. It's the...

One of my other hobbies is fly fishing. It's the same thing there, where they know they are catering to affluent people with a lot of disposable income.

Wanna pay $400 for what essentially is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

In modern day 'Merika there's a lot of strategy...

In modern day 'Merika there's a lot of strategy and tactics that go into pricing fashion!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Feel free to buy into luxury fitness apparel!!! ...

Feel free to buy into luxury fitness apparel!!! It's all good!!

But lets face the truth here...You can't exactly say that cycling is an accessible sport for a lot of people any more. All...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Don't go putting words in my mouth. Plenty of...

Don't go putting words in my mouth. Plenty of high quality products made in China including my Primal jerseys!!!

It's just that some have a premium price tag due to brand name recognition and big...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Bingo. It's very prevalent within the...

Bingo.

It's very prevalent within the apparel industry.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

I never said such a thing about them being crap...

I never said such a thing about them being crap anywhere in this discussion.

I just pointed out Rapha is made in China just like some of the others. Except they think their stuff is that much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

I've got 4 Primal jerseys in the closet now. I...

I've got 4 Primal jerseys in the closet now. I don't mind the skeletons etc. I've actually been thinking about buying the tuxedo one!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Ha!!! The race director thought he would...

Ha!!!

The race director thought he would throw that and a 3 mile section of sand in the race. Gotta keep everyone on their toes!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Wisconsin. Not to say there wasn't any, but...

Wisconsin.

Not to say there wasn't any, but not that I noticed. 400+ people raced the event so I didn't see everyone!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Definitely!!! Got pay attention sometimes!! There...

Definitely!!! Got pay attention sometimes!! There were also times, where I was grouped with other racers and we worked with each other at times for drafting. That's when I was able to see what others...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

No. My eyes work just fine. ...

No. My eyes work just fine.



https://content.rapha.cc/us/en/a/story/ktc-china
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

The nice thing about Primal is their outlet is...

The nice thing about Primal is their outlet is usually full of jersey's that are one sale for a reasonable price.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

It's a little bit of all of that. Just...

It's a little bit of all of that.

Just participated in a gravel race over the weekend. I rode 116 miles in my Primal jersey and didn't die. Matter of fact during the course of the race I saw...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

You would be incorrect. I have tried on those...

You would be incorrect. I have tried on those expensive jerseys at various places over the years just to see what all the hubbub was about. I can honestly say, that at the price they wanted, I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

I can guarantee you I'm not paying $200+ for the...

I can guarantee you I'm not paying $200+ for the jersey's you linked above and can guarantee that you are paying for a name rather than something that is actually better than ~$100 retail jersey. Of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

What brands are the definition of high end? ...

What brands are the definition of high end?

Along with my collection of cheapies from Amazon I have some Sugoi, Primal and Trek Branded jerseys...all $100+ if not on sale.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

I believe you are not recalling correctly. I have...

I believe you are not recalling correctly. I have a few jerseys from the higher end companies, but don't find them to be any better than my lower priced ones as far as comfort and fit. If I found the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,412
Posted By prj71

Raises hand. Amazon Jerseys and lately ones...

Raises hand.

Amazon Jerseys and lately ones from Primal that I get on sale for about $30
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