Rapha

Pros

• They just so happened to make one of the best trail friendly knee pads ever lol
• Parent context: Raphas are insanely good, but price is insane too. Reply: More of a buy once, cry once price. All the top offerings are in the price range
• It high quality, well thought out and well made actually. I never pay full price, just can’t justify it, but the bits I’ve picked up reduced or second hand really impress.
• Their mtb stuff is really nice and not any more expensive than other high end stuff like 7mesh. The lightweight trail pants are great.

Cons

• Rapha prices are just outrageous. Regardless of how good the product is.
• Pactimo is my choice. I've tried Assos, Rapha, Castelli, and others that I forget now.
• How is the quality of Rapha bibs?
• I’ve looked at Rapha and Castelli but they’re a bit pricey, around CAD 150.
• As far as other expensive brands MAAP and Rapha feels more like a $150 bib short being sold for $300.