[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-14 Thread RichS
Well said Andy. "Choose for your own needs, buy small, keep things long, and ride for your own reasons." Best, Rich in ATL On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 7:25:16 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: > I hope the industry wonks are noting the inattention (other than the > scoffing) they are being treated to in

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-14 Thread ascpgh
I hope the industry wonks are noting the inattention (other than the scoffing) they are being treated to in this BSNY entry. The bike industry needs a "next big thing" less dependent on a daisy chain of logistics, parts compatible with nothing but their own ilk, frames considered switch and pi

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-13 Thread Philip Barrett
Agreed, I find it highly amusing but they have a dilemma. The reality is that they all build a product that with almost no care or attention will last most users a lifetime, which for the big guys doesn't make for much in the way of shareholder value. So we gotta sell ya'll something new. I thi

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-13 Thread Jason Fuller
Hahah, yeah that was almost guaranteed to be a jab at James and Candice - playful jab, I trust. I agree with the sentiments that the now-massive gravel bike trend is equal parts silly because it's brought to you by the same damn bike industry that took you away from versatile, all-rounder type

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-12 Thread Andy Beichler
I agree with your assessment but that Bull Thistle, built by Alex Meade, is a thing of beauty. I don't anticipate ever spending that much for a bike frame, but if I were going to, it be a Bull Thistle. On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10:12:04 AM UTC-5 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > I think tha

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-10 Thread Philip Barrett
I think that was written by James & Candace at Analog? On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 7:10:52 AM UTC-8 Michael Morrissey wrote: > The writing of that Radavist article is so convoluted that it makes me > confused as to how those bikes actually might feel. > > On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:07:2

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-10 Thread Michael Morrissey
The writing of that Radavist article is so convoluted that it makes me confused as to how those bikes actually might feel. On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:07:29 PM UTC-5 Scott G. wrote: > Bike Snob might be responding to this post on the Radavist. > > Free Range Flannel and sustainably harvested

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-09 Thread Scott G.
Bike Snob might be responding to this post on the Radavist. Free Range Flannel and sustainably harvested whale grease not included. https://theradavist.com/2021/03/excepts-from-chapter-two-of-the-field-guide-to-tanglefootism-a-look-at-tanglefoot-cycles-discord-components-and-fifth-season-canvas/

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-09 Thread Andrew Turner
Holy cow, that's some acute consciousness of today's trends. (Look out Tanglefoot Cycles!) Also, what a lovely row boat! On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 4:58:32 PM UTC-6 Hetchins52 wrote: > Very funny stuff, as usual. > And, nice pics of his Homer, bedecked with Silver Shifters and Rivendell >

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-09 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch
Very funny stuff, as usual. And, nice pics of his Homer, bedecked with Silver Shifters and Rivendell bags. Please, someone buy this man a stainless steel water bottle with a cork stopper! David Lipsky -- Berkeley, CA On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 9:09:03 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > As

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

2021-03-09 Thread Tom Wyland
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