Rapha is THE clothing brand for many roadies and now they’ve set out to take on the off-road market. The new Performance Trailwear collection already includes numerous garments and accessories and knows how to convince with a subtle look. All info and first pictures can be found here.
Rapha want to turn biking into the most popular sport in the world and refrain from stopping at off-road sections. The new performance trailwear clothing is intended to be both function-oriented and style-conscious and equipped for the toughest environments in nature. The collection here includes trail shorts and cargo bib liners, as well as tops and even jackets. Half-measures? Not really Rapha’s thing. The ecological thought should not come up short either and so, according to the manufacturer, 43% of Rapha Performance Trailwear are made from environmentally friendly materials. Enclosed is an overview of all the garments in the new Rapha Performance Trailwear collection.
The men’s collection in detail – Tops
The Men’s Trail Technical T-Shirt
For their Trail Technical T-Shirt, Rapha rely on recycled materials, too, and promise a durable and airy shirt for mountain biking. The honeycomb fabric structure should not only wick away sweat but also distribute moisture over a large area so that the shirt can dry faster. Through an antibacterial treatment you should arrive home fresh even after a long ride. The Trail Technical T-Shirt comes with a set of patches in the same colour and fabric as the shirt, in case of a crash in which you tear a hole in the shirt.
The Men’s Trail ¾ Sleeve Jersey
The Trail ¾ Sleeve Jersey is available for both women and men. It is made from 100% recycled materials. The lightweight and breathable fabric is designed to offer sufficient cooling even in the greatest summer heat and to dry quickly again. Straight from the trail to the café? No problem, an antibacterial treatment of the jersey should ensure that odour is kept within limits. The sleeves are reinforced with a double-woven material and, according to Rapha, can withstand even a slight crash or contact with branches and bushes. If you managed to get a hole in the material, the jersey comes with a set of repair patches in the same colours. Top!
The Men’s Lightweight Trail Jacket
Made of lightweight and breathable ripstop nylon fabric, which is treated with a DWR (durable water repellency) impregnation, the Lightweight Trail Jacket should provide perfect weather protection whilst maintaining a really compact pack size. If it does get too hot, a large TPU zipper ensures sufficient ventilation.
The men’s collection in detail – Bottoms
The Men’s Trail Cargo Bib Liner Shorts
The new Men’s Trail Cargo Bib Liner Shorts is made from recycled materials and should be the perfect complement to the Men’s Trail Shorts. According to Rapha, it is durable, breathable and quick-drying. Sounds good! On the back are two cargo pockets for bars, a minitool and other small items.
The Men’s Trail Shorts
The Men’s Trail Shorts are mountainbike shorts made of stretch nylon with a contoured and variably adjustable belt. The shorts are designed to support especially all-mountain riders with a lot of flexibility and breathability during long days in the saddle. Whether with or without knee pads, the Men’s Trail Shorts fit should allow the rider to move freely at all times. On the front, two large pockets are recessed and on the side, there are two more pockets with zippers for keys or other small items. The shorts come with a set of repair patches, too – of course in the same colour and material as the Men’s Trail Shorts.
The women’s collection in detail – Tops
The Women’s Trail Tank
The Women’s Trail Tank should be perfect for mountain biking on hot summer days. Rapha rely on recycled materials and promises both high wearing comfort and high breathability. The Women’s Trail Tank also receives an antibacterial coating for more freshness.
The Women’s Trail Technical T-Shirt
With the Trail Technical T-Shirt, Rapha also rely on recycled materials and promises a durable and airy shirt for mountain biking. The honeycomb fabric structure should not only wick away sweat but also distribute moisture over a large area so that the shirt can dry faster. Through an antibacterial treatment, you should arrive home fresh even after a long ride. If it comes to a crash and you have torn a hole in the shirt: The Trail Technical T-Shirt comes with a set of patches in the same colour and fabric as the shirt.
The Women’s Trail ¾ Sleeve Jersey
The Trail ¾ Sleeve Jersey is available for both women and men. It is made from 100% recycled, lightweight and breathable materials and is designed to dry quickly and to offer sufficient cooling even in the greatest summer heat. Straight from the trail to the café? No problem, antibacterial treatment of the jersey should ensure that odour is kept within limits. The sleeves are reinforced with a double-woven material and, according to Rapha, can withstand even a slight crash or contact with branches and bushes. If you managed to get a hole in the material, the jersey comes with a set of repair patches in the same colours. Top!
The Women’s Lightweight Trail Jacket
Made of lightweight and breathable ripstop nylon fabric, treated with a DWR (durable water repellency) impregnation, the Lightweight Trail Jacket should provide perfect weather protection whilst maintaining a really compact pack size. If it does get too hot, a large TPU zipper ensures sufficient ventilation.
The women’s collection in detail – Bottoms
The Women’s Trail Liner Shorts
The new Women’s Trail Liner Shorts is made from recycled materials and should be the perfect complement to the Women’s Trail Shorts. According to Rapha, cleverly placed seams and inserts guarantee plenty of freedom of movement for long and demanding tours. According to Rapha, it is durable as well as breathable and quick-drying. Sounds almost too good to be true?
The Women’s Trail Shorts
With the Women’s Trail Shorts Rapha offer a mountainbike shorts made of stretch nylon, which should support especially all-mountain riders with a lot of flexibility and breathability during long days in the saddle. Whether with or without knee pads, the fit of the Women’s Trail Shorts is supposed to allow the rider to move freely at all times. On the front are two pockets with zippers for keys, smartphone or other small items. A set of repair patches is included with the shorts, just in case of unfortunate events – of course in the same colour and material as the Women’s Trail Shorts.
Accessoires
The Trail Hip Pack
The Trail Hip Pack is made entirely of ripstop fabric, which should make it easy to clean. Through multiple storage and attachment options, you can take everything necessary for a long day in the saddle: it carries two water bottles, has a pack volume of three liters and an external drawstring to lash a jacket or the like.
The Pro Team Full Frame Glasses
Designed for a clear view and absolute stability, the Rapha Pro Team Full Frame Glasses are made of lightweight and injection-molded Grilamid plastic. Rapha promise a perfect fit and include two nose pieces in different sizes. The stock lenses are interchangeable with a variety of replacement lenses, for perfect ventilation small vents are embedded.
The Rapha + Smith Forefront 2 helmet
In collaboration with the helmet specialist from Smith, Rapha have developed the Forefront 2 helmet that promises the latest technologies and perfect impact protection through the MIPS system. In keeping with the times, the helmet is suitable for both sunglasses and goggles and offers an adjustable visor. A total of 20 vents ensure a cool head on hot trail days and the Smith VaporFit system provides an optimal fit, according to Rapha.
Our conclusion on the all-new Rapha Performance Trailwear collection
We were excited about the first Rapha collection for off-road riding. After all, Rapha is a big player in the road bike sector and we’ve had high expectations that they’d bring new visions and styles to the MTB segment. Unfortunately, neither cut nor styles knock our sock off and so it can be noted that the name Rapha outshines this collection launch. However, anyone who appreciates a subtle look and also likes to wear Rapha clothing off the paved roads, will be pleased with the new product line!
For more information about the Rapha Performance Trailwear collection, visit rapha.cc
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Words: Photos: Tobias Hörsch, Rapha
