I definitely agree with the message Grant is promoting, which basically challenges/discards the turn-offs of cycling that prevent more people from getting out there and riding.
Don't "not-ride" because you think you have to wear special clothes to ride. Don't "not-ride" because you think you need to have an uncomfortable racer bike to ride. Don't "not-ride" because you think you need to suffer to get a good ride and you don't want to suffer today. etc... One danger I could see, perhaps one could "take offense" is that if you do wear special clothes to ride, then you are "un-Rivendell". If you do like clipless pedals, then you are "un-Rivendell" etc... I could see how one might come up with that interpretation upon reading some of Grant's writing, but Rivendell makes or has made bikes like the Legolas and the Roadeo that cater to different crowds than a Betty Foy, for example. I'm sure Grant will appreciate that for some people, some "racer" gear makes sense for them and their style of riding, and that they are still in the Riv family, but his message is centered around the "most of you" crowd, which is perfectly reasonable and makes sense from the Riv marketing perspective too :). Best, Toshi in Oakland, CA -- 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.
