I worked with Ned and Dixon and an entire crew of some of the most friendly, kind, and creative people. I was a receptionist, an order entry person, and went to Inventory Control with a guy named Greg. I became the receiver after a young college grad was in an accident so i held his position for the hope of his return.

I must have been a crazy young woman unloading 40footers with pallet jacks, counting boxes, and carrying a dot matrix printed bill of materials. Rhode Gear was on Allens Avenue down the street from a liquor store at which you could cash your check, and a small deli cat-acorner where Id order a “Dave’s Delight” a vegetarian grinder after a coworker.

I was always curious what happened after the buyout because i was offered to continue working for them but felt too much loyalty to Ned and Dixon, that sadly I made the choice to leave.

Having done the inventory I remember that SU1000 - SU 3000 may have been for various water bottles or their cages. Interesting! We sent the measurements to the bike pump to be created overseas. The measurements were translated possible from inches to centimeters and they came back only 2/3 of expected size. I remember sitting on the stairs with some PT help counting them, hoping we could use them for kids bikes laughing out loud.


Can anyone tell me who passed away? Both owners would hold weekend pancake and breakfast rides. This was between 1985-1988 I believe.