On Jun 4, 8:53 am, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote: > > My comments were meant as compliments to both for creating niches > > that otherwise would not exist. > > I think this statement goes too far.
I don't. I think Mike is spot on. without riv, there wouldn't be $150 tweed saddle pouches and folks tweeking over what shellac/cloth tape combination will best compliment their bikes. and to my knowledge, there isn't a bicycle clothing company that goes around the country documenting awesome rides and encouraging others to ride them by posting cue sheets and photo-journaling everything. it's not just about their products. both appeal to a lifestyle, and the two certainly are not mutually exclusive. > For the record, I am with those who say GP's marketing is part and > parcel apart from Rapha's. Both obviously get the job done. Other > than that, no similar philosophy. philosophy . ... hmm. both are appreciate and promote steel bicycles. both are concerned with quality. both are concerned with aesthetics. seems similar. am i being too objective? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
