Living a vegan lifestyle and being a cyclist are two things that I have done for quite a while now. However, these two aspects of my life are just small pieces of who I am as a person in the world. Making consumer choices that don't include (oh the horror -hahaha) leather and wool often limits my bicycle component choices -especially within the Riv world. I make my own when I can. I was really happy to see Riv come up with a few leather-free bags. While the bags themselves are handy, one can be assured that labor conditions and quality are top concerns when buying something from this company. Furthermore I see it as an attempt to de-normalize bicycle components, much like their stance on the mixtie for men works to de-normalize bicycle design and gender. There are tons of non-leather etc products in the bike world, but it is difficult to find high quality, ethically produced and attractive goods. I have had some rather unpleasant experiences with bicycle component/accessory companies when I inquired about animal product free options. Thanks Rivendell for taking a step.
ps: This is not meant as an add for a particular lifestyle, just an attempt to give my perspective on an aspect of the Rivendell company. It is often difficult to discuss things that venture into a semi- political realm I hope we can all avoid mudslinging. Second ps - There are high quality leather-like textiles being produced in different parts of the world now. The thing I would put on the top of my non-leather wish list is a well made, good looking, hammock (brooks etc) style saddle. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
