on 7/13/09 9:15 AM, Mike at [email protected] wrote: > > I've been meaning to put this out there for a while. In some ways > Grant is a pretty prolific writer. He's been churning out pieces for > some years now. I doubt I've even read half of them, but I do like > what I've read even if I don't always agree with his point. > > Anyway, my favorite piece by Grant is Copying the Wrong Bikes & > Riders. It was the piece that really changed my thinking about > Rivendell (in a good way!). It was also the first time I heard the > term "Country Bike", which I love. The piece originally appeared in > the catalog #18 if I'm not mistaken. It was definitely in catalog #19. > If it was available on the internet somewhere I'd put a link to it > here but as far as I know it isn't. Perhaps I'll scan it and post it > later today. > > So what's your favorite Rivendell/Grant article?
I'd hate to actually limit it to one "favorite"... Like Ken, I really liked the behind-the-scenes journal from the early years. My personal belief is that Grant has been writing one long article, and we've been lucky enough to encounter it, both in print and in practice when riding. The bikes and gear we enjoy are really the manifestation of the same ideas. One specific story that has stayed with me was the article that started on the cover of Reader #36 - The Poison in the Middle of the Golf Ball. It's not about bicycles or even riding per se. He writes about characters from his youth, encountered in little league and gym class. I've always liked the wonderful combination of nostalgia for the recollections and wonder at gifted people who just sort of show up in our lives. After reading that article, I've always felt I knew those kids myself. - Jim -- Jim Edgar [email protected] Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
