tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post1607612076790235980..comments2024-02-27T01:52:06.519-08:00Comments on Kent's Bike Blog: Just Ride by Grant Petersen: A ReviewKent Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12906603746565831689noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-4578613203271404862014-02-27T21:42:35.050-08:002014-02-27T21:42:35.050-08:00I have to admit I bought this book expecting to ag...I have to admit I bought this book expecting to agree with less than half of what Grant had to say. I wanted to shake up my thinking a bit. I'm sure I could relate to at least 3/4 of it, and in some cases was more retrogrouchy than Grant (shockingly, gearing comes to mind). It's a good read, although I did lose a bit of interest with the fitness chapters. Considering I admire Rivendell's motive but don't necessarily appreciate the execution of some of their products, I didn't regret buying this book. Olle Nilssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236927144158018880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-36764812850118845882013-05-28T10:15:03.498-07:002013-05-28T10:15:03.498-07:00I don't understand his objection to a single p...I don't understand his objection to a single pannier. If your stuff fits in one, why use two? zbicyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850387889082662189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-64730632911898459222012-05-21T14:09:29.623-07:002012-05-21T14:09:29.623-07:00Thank you to Grant Petersen for reminding us that ...Thank you to Grant Petersen for reminding us that the "Emperor Has No Clothes". I will admit that I did not agree with everything Grant Petersen said, but, I don't know anyone that I agree with 100%. Maybe I'm the cranky one!! I highly reccomend this book.Chrehnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-14831896296287504702012-05-21T03:00:54.900-07:002012-05-21T03:00:54.900-07:00Sir, regarding the one sided pannier. I don't ...Sir, regarding the one sided pannier. I don't think it's an ugly site in the same vein a messanger bag doesn't look ugly compared to a regular backpack, you see? There is a beauty to it, it looks practical, kinda relaxed, like the way kids wear hats. But anyway, it's not really so, because of the weight distribution,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-76342848652156398672012-05-20T13:48:13.557-07:002012-05-20T13:48:13.557-07:00Great report. I plan to pick this book up.
Thoug...Great report. I plan to pick this book up.<br /><br />Though I certainly don't agree with everything Grant says/believes, that's one of the reasons why I've always enjoyed his position in the bike world - from Bridgestone to Rivendell. I always enjoy his views, writing, catalogs, and interesting mix of stuff he carries at Rivendell.<br /><br />His current Rivendell bikes are little over the Grant edge for me. Well, except for the Roadeo - that I dig.<br /><br />Back in the '90s I was a huge Bridgestone fan with a RB-1, MB-Zip and MB-3 in the garage. I still have the RB-1 and ride it occasionally. Still feels good.Dan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609122101907983132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-71729928636554935432012-05-20T10:57:14.410-07:002012-05-20T10:57:14.410-07:00Thanks, Kent. And thanks, Grant. I will definitely...Thanks, Kent. And thanks, Grant. I will definitely pick up my paper copy. I have always liked that even though Grant is as much a businessman as the rest of them, he is open about the reasoning behind any business decision, and he is just as likely to make decisions outside the realm of commerce as in response to it. And there are plenty of folks out there ready and willing to pay for the premium--or make do with what they have.<br /><br />An interesting follow-up might be an examination of the history of the bike industry in this country, including recent trends and frank opinions, particularly as they relate to transportation cycling. Grant is in a unique position to carve out a middle ground in what can be a strident public conversation. Or to simply spark debate with a choice observation.<br /><br />Let's hear it for passionate reasonableness!editorquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-53857655666871438962012-05-19T07:26:48.220-07:002012-05-19T07:26:48.220-07:00"Put shellac on it" could be the Rivende..."Put shellac on it" could be the Rivendell equivalent of "put a bird on it." <br /><br />Or maybe the equivalent of "cacao."<br /><br />No chitchat, boys, says Mr. Petersen(s).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-88014218628227212402012-05-17T14:50:49.897-07:002012-05-17T14:50:49.897-07:00@Freewheel, I completely agree. Peterson has alway...@Freewheel, I completely agree. Peterson has always been a great writer, and I do enjoy his tone. This book is awesome, I like that it can appeal to an "unracer," or someone who just rides to feel free and enjoy cycling in the fresh air. Biking can be trendy sometimes, so for someone who does not understand the difference between a fixie and a mountain bike, I do not see what the problem with this book could be. Oh and it is available on kindle!Mandyhttp://www.fixiebikes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-84457813312587041602012-05-17T05:25:44.017-07:002012-05-17T05:25:44.017-07:00I have read the excerpts from amazon and I definit...I have read the excerpts from amazon and I definitely do no agree with a lot he has to say. I think that is what is preventing me from getting the book. I suppose someone else's opinions should be taken with a grain of salt over yours, but always be open to see their side of the story anyways. I may check the book out once the price goes down for the kindle edition! Go kindles!The Daily Cyclehttp://www.thedailycycle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-23522432131344143722012-05-17T05:25:34.949-07:002012-05-17T05:25:34.949-07:00When I ordered my Rivendell my first and most adam...When I ordered my Rivendell my first and most adamant specification was "no shellac."<br /><br />If I wanted that sort of surface I'd simply use the far more durable plastic, but I don't, so I put up with the trouble and expense of changing cloth tape now and again.<br /><br />While he ignores the racing crowd, he also ignores internal gear hubs, a bit of kit that would seem a natural fit with many of the riders who appreciate his bikes, indeed many Rivendell riders fit gear hubs themselves.<br /><br />When pressed he points out that he isn't agin these things, per se. It's simply that as they don't interest him he isn't very knowledgeable about them and he isn't going to pronounce on things of which he is not knowledgeable.<br /><br />And it's not like there is a shortage of people who are, so no one need go without just because one man isn't stirring that particular pot.<br /><br />One of the things I find interesting about Grant is that although he obviously feels very strongly about what he does, he doesn't show any particular reticence in pointing out that other people make fine products as well and that if they suit you better, perhaps that what you should go with.kfgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-21484083848320087692012-05-16T07:43:59.270-07:002012-05-16T07:43:59.270-07:00I was a bit surprised by the titanium comments as ...I was a bit surprised by the titanium comments as well. And while Grant played a lot of his greatest hits, I have to say I missed all the Rivendell-centric comments he left out of the book. Nothing on moustache bars or double top-tube bikes, for instance. I'm still working on my review, but I'd have to say there's a difference between reading it on the Kindle and holding the paper version in your hand. I miss the bookmarking possibilities of an e-book version, but in Grant's case, paper is the technology that best matches the mood.16incheswestofpeoriahttp://16incheswestofpeoria.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-828677186909336902012-05-16T05:39:20.032-07:002012-05-16T05:39:20.032-07:00I'm glad Grant Petersen finally wrote a book. ...I'm glad Grant Petersen finally wrote a book. It's been known that he's a wonderful writer ever since his days of penning the Bridgestone catalogs.Freewheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882672545710899282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-31460850837162966792012-05-16T05:00:42.024-07:002012-05-16T05:00:42.024-07:00One of those timely thingies...saw the book on Kin...One of those timely thingies...saw the book on Kindle yesterday and read it last night. Click on your blog, which I do periodically, and here it am. <br /><br />Grant's "in your face" tone makes this a great book for putting the titles in a fishbowl with a bunch of bike buds, picking one out, and going "..okay agree or not?"<br /><br />Like you, I don't agree with some of what Grant's says but I'll defend until my cogset wears out his right to his opinion. Makes for some earthy chats.Slo Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727494438183513283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-44876018942967838312012-05-16T04:10:49.283-07:002012-05-16T04:10:49.283-07:00"Read Grant's book. It's good and it&..."Read Grant's book. It's good and it's useful. I liked it and I think you will as well."<br /><br />I have and I really enjoyed it (this isn't the first book I heard about through your blog and enjoyed,so thank you once more,Kent :) ). <br /><br />Like you,I didn't always agree with every word,I found lots that I did,and lots I either had not previously thought about or just flat did not know. <br /><br />One thing I did know but had not coined a term for,and despite the healthy male ego I harbor on occasions (like say...when I'm awake :p),I am decisively an unracer other than against my own self in most cases,and I found myself nodding and giving an "Uh-huh! :) " lots. Very good read G.Peterson :)<br /><br />The Disabled CyclistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-23953228185574655722012-05-15T22:38:56.478-07:002012-05-15T22:38:56.478-07:00Just finished the book yesterday.
Definitely some ...Just finished the book yesterday.<br />Definitely some good thoughts and quotes in there. Glad you shared some of your favorites.<br /><br />I've been trying to narrow it down on which ones I'll blog about.bikewriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836168247120514287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-21688092931141273182012-05-15T21:23:30.847-07:002012-05-15T21:23:30.847-07:00"shellacked handlebar tape. I think that'..."shellacked handlebar tape. I think that's one of the goofiest things ever." Slippery wet unless held onto with human or animal leather, but lasts and lasts.<br /><br />Just goes to show you we can't all agree. I have a steel framed road bike with a carbon fork, Shimano 105, Brooks Swallow and taped and shellacked bars. Yes, aesthetically a 'dog's breakfast', but it works for me... except for the forks.Ἀντισθένηςhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199983680204710885noreply@blogger.com