A fun idea, but why suggest it on the RBW group? I ask not to accuse the OP of being OT, but to raise a broader philosophical issue. RBW tends to focus on non-racing bicycles and equipment with "all-rounder" versatility being the foremost consideration, and aside from being lugged steel (for cosmetics and durability and market differentiation), current RBW designs have little in common with racing bikes from the past. Rather than some sort of nostalgic throwback, I tend to think of my Riv and Riv-ish bikes as thoroughly modern and uncompromising for the kinds of multi-use riding I like to do. I don't see many parallels between, say, my Atlantis and any bike that was even remotely racy from the 1970s.
On Jul 23, 5:35 am, Marty <[email protected]> wrote: > I've been keeping up with the TDF as always this time of year. Seems > bike makers often roll out "specials" for certain stages etc. (like > today's TT) and it occurred to me that the race could use another > crowd-pleasing and playing-field-leveler gimmick: why not a turn-the- > clock-back stage using vintage-style bikes? (Other sports do this from > time to time) Maybe the stage would not even have to count in the > overall standings, but it would be a blast to watch today's riders > "suffer" with non-aero levers, down-tube shifters, pre-index > drivetrains, five-speed clusters, toe-clips and leather saddles. They > could auction off the bikes after the stage too, just like they do now > for various charities. I can see it now: Wool jerseys, Citroen team > cars, corked water bottles, sew-ups wrapped around their shoulders, > and maybe even fenders if it's raining that day. A guy can dream > right? > > Marty --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
