That is of course the Drysdale from Classic Cycle, which I've been remiss in riding, and so I corrected that by heading out today in high Retro-Fred style right down to the shoes:
Rest assured I'll be providing a thorough accounting in due course.
Also, just as I was in the middle of lashing my feet to the pedals, the FedEx guy emerged from his truck and presented me with this:
Consequently I had to untie myself from the bike and run it upstairs before heading out.
Wow! So many bikes and sundries to evaluate! How can I do it all? I'm only...one man!
Oh well, guess I'll have to just keep fucking off and riding every day for the rest of the summer.
this dude is trying to steal your shtick:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.velonews.com/2018/07/video/video-a-crazy-idea-to-ride-leadville-on-a-vintage-mountain-bike_473590
It's a tough assignment, Lad, but one man flying low may make it through. Good luck.
ReplyDelete...are you taking applications for an intern? I want first dibs.
ReplyDeleteSome of the most unassailable records were aboard bikes with toe-clips and straps.
ReplyDeleteBikesnob did not invent the idea of being a retrogrouch.
ReplyDeleteAre you putting that on the hitch of your new GMC pick Em up truck? Hate to scratch it up.
ReplyDeleteSorry. No time for this. I'm on vacation.
ReplyDeleteSee “Originalos” cartoon: “31 years before the invention of the wheel”— OG retrogrouch. Note: the wheel was invented some time before the brake.
ReplyDeleteThe tan lines on your legs, Snobby/Tanny, are probably the most disturbing thing on the internet today.
ReplyDeleteNice shoes, though.
Sweet shoes, and , I must say, sweet ride.
ReplyDeleteBlk ankle socks with shorts was taboo but is au courant
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 7:22pm,
ReplyDeleteMy massive quads keep everything below the knee in shadow.
--Tan Tenovo
"Blogger BikeSnobNYC said...
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 7:22pm,
My massive quads keep everything below the knee in shadow.
--Tan Tenovo"
Sounds like an epic tale. Netflix, if not Hollywood, shall be calling:
https://i.imgur.com/lf8paOI.jpg
Tan Tenovo,methinks you found a retro portal.perhaps some kinda time machine.
ReplyDeleteJust make sure you're not too tartus.
name change to Half-Tan Tenovo
ReplyDeleteWhat are those shoes????….I've still got an old pair of Duegi 101's in my basement. (with the wood soles and plastic cleat)
ReplyDeleteGrump,
ReplyDeleteThey're Vittorias, I don't know the vintage. Paul from Classic Cycle sent them with the bike!
--Tan Tenovo
I could tell the make, but they do look familiar. You need to see if you can find some white Binda toe straps. (and the little buttons)
ReplyDeleteI hope your bidon is filled with wine, to keep it truly classic. I was going to add that you should be smoking, too, but I think the old Bros saved that for race day.
ReplyDeleteLove that Drysdale. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat rack will look great on the back of your F-150. -Mas
ReplyDeletepssst - don't look now but there is an apparition of a bicylist hovering behind your new Saris rack
ReplyDeleteIs that Primal Wear's new "Wooly-The-Retro-Grouch" jersey?
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ReplyDeleteHi, Bike Snob and Serial Retrogrouch,
After reading yesterday's post, Serial, I had the same idea: volunteer to be Bike Snob's intern. I know you called first dibs but the successful applicant may find the whole deal less structured than you seem to picture it. Some jobs I've had you just show up, hang around and eventually they give you something to do.
Rather than fill out an application, which probably doesn't exist, I suggest you try the just hanging around approach. If you were riding your bike around Bike Snob's block when the Fed Ex guy delivered the new bike, you could have just taken care of that, leaving the Boss clipped in.
I don't mind giving you this advice cos as fond as I am of bikes, the job might have a little too much riding for me. Good Luck.
Brent