Rapha might be a relatively young brand, established in 2004, but it enjoys a dedicated following. The products it makes are high quality and well-designed and it has also carved out a very specific corner of the cycling market. Rapha positions its brand as being about the lifestyle and adventure of cycling and that means doing things differently.
The brand sells primarily through its own online store and clubhouses so discounts are rare. Therefore, if you’re hunting down Rapha deals the best place to look though is the Archive Sale at Rapha.cc. ‘Archive Sale’ is Rapha speak for discontinued items, so you may not see this year’s colours, but the discounts are often very sizeable, and there are often products with a full run of sizes. It’s all the same quality just not in the latest shades and styles but if you are looking to save some money this is the place to do it. However, there’s a finite amount of product and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
While the Archive sale offers options for great deals on past items it doesn’t help if you’ve got your eye on something current. It might help to know that discounts for current items are basically non-existent, which means there’s no reason to worry about a price drop soon after you’ve made a purchase. There is another option though: if you are going to be buying more than one item anyway, you can bundle them together and save some money on the overall package.
The best Rapha deals
Below, you’ll find a hand-picked selection of our top-picks of deals on Rapha clothing and accessories, organised by price with options and prices for our UK, USA, Australian and European audiences.
But who is Rapha?
In 2004 Simon Mottram looked at the landscape of available cycling clothing and decided there was a gap in the market. He introduced Rapha with the goal of mixing high fashion and high performance in a particular style. The result combines simple but bold styling with high-quality designs and fabrics. At one time Rapha was exclusively a road cycling brand and they still have a strong connection to road cycling. They sponsor WorldTour teams EF Pro Cycling and the Canyon SRAM women’s team and they are well represented in our road focused buyer’s guides best cycling shorts, best cycling jerseys, best cycling shoes, and more. At the same time, Rapha has doubled down on a kind of randonneuring, or audax, style of cycling that focuses more on the adventure than the road surface. With the new focus has come new options for clothing to cover gravel cycling and even mountain biking clothing.
Rapha’s well-thought-out kit caters for every level of rider, whether you’re starting out with their more-affordable Core line or leading the pack in the WorldTeam kit worn by EF Education-Nippo and Canyon-SRAM. Rapha doesn’t just make cycling clothing and accessories but casual clothing suited to commuting, relaxed rides and wearing off the bike.
The brand’s loyal following is well deserved; not only is Rapha clothing consistently well-reviewed but it stands by the quality of its products. All Rapha’s riding collections are covered by a 30-day free-return period, free crash repair service and even a 50% discount as part of its jersey downsize offer.
Beyond the clothing, Rapha works hard to build cycling communities by sponsoring unique events and through its RCC (Rapha Cycling Club) global community. If you decide to go all-in with Rapha and join RCC, you will be in the company of more than 12,000 members with access to a wealth of perks and benefits. There are special group rides, members-only kit, and 50% off coffee at the Rapha clubhouses. If you travel often then the RCC bike hire is a perk that might be especially useful. Having access to a top-quality bike and a computer with local routes on it is tough to find without RCC.
Rapha not for you?
Worry not, there is a load of great clothing on sale from many of the biggest brands. Check out our cycling clothing guide for some fantastic deals, including Assos, Gore, Endura, Castelli and more.
