Grant Peterson's Shoes Ruse

[Mr. SR500]

Ok, Grant's "Writings" drive me nuts. I'm sure he is a great guy, but he often comes across as "my way is best". That said, I believe ride what you want and enjoy - it's all good.

[SadieKate]

Grant provided a great voice way back when (and still does) that there is an alternative to the average party line thrown at you in most bike shops. He's a quirky inconclast. Unfortunately, he frequently comes across as espousing not just another party choice in the greater scheme of things but THE Party.

Nobody is right or wrong, but personality can make the difference in changing a discussion to a sermon. Grant has a lot of value to offer, but I have to be in the right frame of mind to read his articles.

[luvmypwds]

He may be opinionated, but he does always point out that those are his opinions. We can choose to read them or not. But regardless of whether he is right/wrong etc., I have to say that he built me a darn great bike!

[jobob]

Eh. *shrug* Grant is certainly unusual in his preferences.

And I share some of his preferences -- not because they're his, but because I happen to like them.

For instance, bar-end shifters. I happen to like them. I like how they work, and I like how they look.

And I like wool jerseys (er, but not in the summer). OTOH, my husband wears wool jerseys pretty much year-round, very lightweight ones in the summer.

And saddlebags large enough to carry what I need to carry. OK I've been paring down some on the size of the saddlebags I've been using , but I'll never have a teeny-tiny one. Ain't gonna happen. I like to be able to wear a jacket or a bolero and have a place to stash it, and I'm not too keen on wadding one up and stuffing it in my jersey pocket.

And he'll never proclaim to anyone that they don't need a triple chainring or a mountain cassette because gee, that's not what's done if you're a "serious" cyclist.

I don't buy into his seersucker - floppy hat - baggy shorts - sneakers style, but heck, it works for him. And I like my clipless pedals, although I wear mountain bike shoes and Keen cycling sandals rather than road shoes because I like to be able to walk around comfortably.

My husband doesn't like regular polyester cycling jerseys so he tends to be Grant-ish and wears wool jerseys or seersucker shirts on top, although he still wears cycling shorts and rides w clipless pedals (usually w Shimano sandals).

Yeah, Grant definite espouses another approach to cycling - use what's comfortable and practical for you. He can get a bit heavy-handed sometimes but I tune into what works for me and tune out the rest.

[snapdragen]

And now to lighten things up even more. learn of the Llednevir:

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=71774

Don't be afraid, it's perfectly safe. I (snap) said so.

[uforgot]

And now to lighten things up even more. learn of the Llednevir:

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=71774

Don't be afraid, it's perfectly safe. I (snap) said so.

Oh Snap! I needed that laugh, and I'm still laughing!

[SadieKate]

Oh. my. gawd.

That was sooo good.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey I like that bike!
Reminds me of my husband's old Trek which is now his errand/shopping bike:
http://harmonias.com/bikes/Trek_1.jpg

There are lots of pricey new steel bikes being made by frame builders these days for people who like them. People can buy new, fix up old, get what they please and pay what they please- aluminum, steel, carbon, titanium, bamboo...whatever! All bikes are good.

And if someone wants to ride their bike dressed as Robin Hood...dressed as Lance Armstrong... or dressed in nothing at all...I say GO for it.

[jobob]

And if someone wants to ride their bike dressed as Robin Hood...dressed as Lance Armstrong... or dressed in nothing at all...I say GO for it.

Um, that last one depends on the body of said someone.

[GLC1968]

And now to lighten things up even more. learn of the Llednevir:

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=71774

Don't be afraid, it's perfectly safe. I (snap) said so.

OMG - I think I just pulled something laughing so hard at that whole thread!

"Why bring heavy and boring dried food when you can simply bring a big gun?"

*snort, cough, choke*

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

"Why bring heavy and boring dried food when you can simply bring a big gun?"

Right. Cliff Shots are for SISSIES! I prefer to leap into a stream and catch a salmon in my teeth. "Real Girl sashimi".

Interestingly, I was comparing my comfy stiff-soled walking/hiking shoes to my comfy flexible Merrill jogging sneakers- both in similar 25 mile rides yesterday and today, with my platform touring pedals and the same socks. Both shoes are extremely comfortable when walking for miles, and both offer excellent support for me. Yesterday the stiff soled, and by the end of ride i had a little bit of burning on the balls of my feet. Today similar ride with the cushy jogging sneaks and my feet felt great all the way through the ride. Interesting....and not what I expected!