Grant Peterson - Now in the Museum of Modern Art Catalog
03-12-13, 06:34 PM
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"The frame, you will notice, is what is called a “step-through.” To many, this looks like what one would consider a girl’s bike. It isn’t. In fact, the step-through frame is better for men"
I think Grant has outdone himself by helping out on this hot little number.
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03-12-13, 07:00 PM
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03-12-13, 07:25 PM
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03-12-13, 08:01 PM
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And why is Grant Petersen's name usually misspelled in these threads (as it was in the blog post in the OP's link)? Maybe there's really a Grant Peterson who's stirring up trouble.
03-12-13, 08:05 PM
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And why is Grant Petersen's name usually misspelled in these threads (as it was in the blog post in the OP's link)? Maybe there's really a Grant Peterson who's stirring up trouble.
(PS- Why wouldn't he spell it the normal way? Anyway?)
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No forged dropouts, eccentric threading, lamp brackets, etching & stamped logos, gold box lining, metal pulleys & fulcrum stops, ornate cutouts, brass headbages.... yeah I think I'll pass.
Why is it so hard for modern manufacturing to replicate the pinnacle of Raleigh production in the 1950s with some additional modern refinements without cheapening everything to generic crap worthy of Walmart? Even Gazelle's classic line is cutting corners and eliminating the refine little touches which made them special.
Why is it so hard for modern manufacturing to replicate the pinnacle of Raleigh production in the 1950s with some additional modern refinements without cheapening everything to generic crap worthy of Walmart? Even Gazelle's classic line is cutting corners and eliminating the refine little touches which made them special.
03-12-13, 08:21 PM
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Why is it so hard for modern manufacturing to replicate the pinnacle of Raleigh production in the 1950s with some additional modern refinements without cheapening everything to generic crap worthy of Walmart? Even Gazelle's classic line is cutting corners and eliminating the refine little touches which made them special.
03-12-13, 08:44 PM
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03-12-13, 08:50 PM
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And why is Grant Petersen's name usually misspelled in these threads (as it was in the blog post in the OP's link)? Maybe there's really a Grant Peterson who's stirring up trouble.
03-12-13, 08:59 PM
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My point is that with today's technology it should be both easier and cheaper to replicate the quality of the past, rather than spending more money for what is comparatively an inferior product.
03-12-13, 09:39 PM
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As long as it doesn't have a wicker basket, no one is going to whistle at you.
I'm speaking of guys.
According to the brochure it has a front hand break, and a rear pedal brake. Make up your mind.
I'm speaking of guys.
According to the brochure it has a front hand break, and a rear pedal brake. Make up your mind.
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03-12-13, 09:46 PM
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Ladies' C&V bikes often sell for much less than the equivelant Men's model. As such I find that the Ladies' models are especially good for parting out.
03-12-13, 10:49 PM
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All I got to say is thank heavens GP is involved with bicycles and not, say, secret police or Communist insurrections. He definitely strikes me as the sort of cat who could easily be putting non-believers to the sword.
03-13-13, 12:10 AM
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That just may be the worst design I have ever seen. Pathetic.
Buy a Bobbin, Linus ... hell anything else.
Buy a Bobbin, Linus ... hell anything else.