Originally Posted by
djcookie
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I've perused the limited selection of rivendells and not surprisingly, the bikes look like old fashioned slugs to me. Even though they're brand new, they reek of garage sale rust and cobwebs.
How can a cyclist's ideas be so much fun to entertain yet be so unappealing when applied to actual bike design?
I think the entertaining part brings us back to when cycling was simpler kind of like the rotary telephone. It has that nostalgic feel and on some level makes sense. Unfortunately life changes, styles evolve and new needs are created. The beauty is we can have both. It doesn't have to be an either or proposition. Some days I ride my Rivendell in a pair of shorts, t shirt and running shoes and enjoy the simpler side of cycling. Other days I ride my Trek Domane in full kit (it would feel sacrilegious if I didn't wear it) and enjoy everything that carbon fiber and ISO Speed can muster.
I also would like to say I love the bolded text above. Those are great descriptors and gave me a chuckle.
Happy cycling.