tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post631896292506216518..comments2024-03-18T08:41:35.438-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: New Amsterdam Bicycle Show 2012Velouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82555388172678528152012-05-02T18:25:26.169-04:002012-05-02T18:25:26.169-04:00That is what I thought, but that URL does not exis...That is what I thought, but that URL does not exist. Perhaps he is in the process of setting it up.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-81054570959850660292012-05-02T18:23:25.018-04:002012-05-02T18:23:25.018-04:00It looks like the website is on the white sign in ...It looks like the website is on the white sign in the photo, over the man's left shoulder. It's benjamincycles(+third word).com. Perhaps you could blow up the photo and make educated guesses?Zoënoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-50894276002301632392012-05-01T16:14:41.512-04:002012-05-01T16:14:41.512-04:00as someone whose everyday city bicycle is an omafi...as someone whose everyday city bicycle is an omafiets, i'd like to offer that "heavy" does not necessarily equal "slow." the momentum of my 40 lb bike flies me past many a roadie here. they often make it a point to catch up and have a conversation with me, convinced it's motorized. moreover, a robust frame and well-sized wheels make for greater riding pleasure over questionable pavement (which abounds in nyc), along with a sprung brooks saddle. i'm a reformed roadie who chose this bike 8+ years ago. it's more of a cadillac than a honda, but between the pure pleasure of riding my azor and the fact that i've moved an entire storage unit's contents on it without tipping over, i'd say utility is in the eye of the beholder/rider.thatgirlinnewyorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271401172064380868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60159304036509651222012-05-01T14:52:27.555-04:002012-05-01T14:52:27.555-04:00here's an email for Benjamin Peck of Benjamin ...here's an email for Benjamin Peck of Benjamin Cycles: benjamincycles@gmail.comthatgirlinnewyorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271401172064380868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-7003519714853696802012-05-01T14:10:11.773-04:002012-05-01T14:10:11.773-04:00the postcards from new amsterdam fashion show woul...the postcards from new amsterdam fashion show would not have been possible without the phenomenal efforts (and exceptional patience) of juliet dibiase. this is juliet's second year coordinating both the looks and the models, and it couldn't have come off as beautifully without her!thatgirlinnewyorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271401172064380868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-24197322286850097782012-05-01T14:06:28.316-04:002012-05-01T14:06:28.316-04:00you were missed at the show, mike! but i understan...you were missed at the show, mike! but i understand you're up to here with production! my husband (and his no. 3) say hello!thatgirlinnewyorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271401172064380868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-11000613551138858452012-05-01T01:28:08.956-04:002012-05-01T01:28:08.956-04:00That review is fantastic and the author has anothe...That review is fantastic and the author has another blog <a href="http://cycle-space.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a> that you might like. Keep in mind however that diamond and step-through frames do not always handle the same, even if they are from the same make and model.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-84208543057651026602012-05-01T01:17:37.812-04:002012-05-01T01:17:37.812-04:00Beautiful bicycles. Looks like a great time.Beautiful bicycles. Looks like a great time.Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984050970208363927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-45226722858350103872012-04-30T23:22:16.735-04:002012-04-30T23:22:16.735-04:00I would not be bummed to see all that stenciling g...I would not be bummed to see all that stenciling get adopted to normal commuters too.A New Bikehttp://anewbike.com/bicycle-stories/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-61706985031408164102012-04-30T22:23:18.516-04:002012-04-30T22:23:18.516-04:00Thanks Vicki! Very informative!Thanks Vicki! Very informative!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-66036655242843037682012-04-30T19:20:57.004-04:002012-04-30T19:20:57.004-04:00Update regarding this: I am now having a conversat...Update regarding this: I am now having a conversation about it with Velorbis. They disagree with the information that the bicycle shop owner was given and are looking into it. I will wait to post a review until I find out exactly what this bicycle is. Meanwhile you can see the pictures <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovely_bicycle/sets/72157629569756178/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-86494058955337265122012-04-30T18:25:22.506-04:002012-04-30T18:25:22.506-04:00I recognized you at the fashion show and watched i...I recognized you at the fashion show and watched in awe as you juggled the big SLR and the iPhone while models and bikes were coming down the runway. I am a very shy person by nature and it took me awhile to get up the courage to say hello and tell you how much I enjoy reading this blog. You were very gracious. <br /><br />I enjoyed the show and was very pleased with my single purchase---a Cleverhood raincoat at wholesale price.<br /><br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-25740681111646934122012-04-30T17:10:36.529-04:002012-04-30T17:10:36.529-04:00He may have also gotten the idea for the truss fro...He may have also gotten the idea for the truss from all the truss-frames produced about 100 years ago....=D<br /><br />It's cool that Mike Flanigan is teaching framebuilding classes; seems like more-n-more big-name custom guys are doing that these days. It's my undertsnading that Mike never did it til Marty from Geekhouse talked him into training him...<br />-robScreechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397676711365438175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-75960880344654998372012-04-30T16:48:25.558-04:002012-04-30T16:48:25.558-04:00@ Anonymous Apr 30, 2012 09:45 AM, there's a r...@ Anonymous Apr 30, 2012 09:45 AM, there's a review of this bike <a href="http://behoovingmoving.livejournal.com/tag/velorbis%20scrap%20deluxe" rel="nofollow">here </a>Vickihttp://bicyclesinnewcastle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68952641850418313742012-04-30T15:39:38.285-04:002012-04-30T15:39:38.285-04:00Thanks, GRJ! Also interested in the Klara, so wil...Thanks, GRJ! Also interested in the Klara, so will wait for the review. I really should just plan a New York trip because I'd also like to try the Kate Spade Abici. So Adeline Adeline could help me knock out quite a few stones. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-59196834784451784802012-04-30T15:07:36.821-04:002012-04-30T15:07:36.821-04:00"like the so-called "slow bike movement,..."like the so-called "slow bike movement," which strikes me as an absurdity" <br /><br />risk tolerance and skill level determine what a cyclist sees as utilitarian. for example, after riding flat bars in the city for decades i am now itching to convert one of my commuters to drop (waiting for hydraulic brifters to become more affordable).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-84468285896854394682012-04-30T13:57:23.675-04:002012-04-30T13:57:23.675-04:00"I used to be a fan of leather satchels in my..."I used to be a fan of leather satchels in my pre-cycling days, because, while heavy, they were more durable than other options available at the time. More recently I have discovered that some fabrics are extremely resilient without the bulk of leather. Also solid state drives for laptops have become the norm, eliminating my concern over plopping down my bag. So, I now prefer fabric bags, mostly for their weight saving properties on and off the bike. Both my Po Campo Loop Pannier and Philosophy pannier seem indestructible, and I just don't feel the need for leather."<br /><br />That's partially why mine has been collecting dust for 15 years. That and they're just not in style here. <br /><br />I have a set of leathers for moto, also a set of synthetics. I prefer to ride my bike these days with as little clothing as possible.Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-1857959892173019802012-04-30T13:55:00.021-04:002012-04-30T13:55:00.021-04:00Ha. Well this is a topic in of itself. The short a...Ha. Well this is a topic in of itself. The short answer is that I feel there is a difference between (a) acknowledging that heavy is necessary when making a certain kind of bike/accessory/whatever versus (b) fetishising weight for weight's sake. If there is a way to make it lighter without sacrificing functionality and driving up cost significantly, I believe it is beneficial to do so. <br /><br />And I feel the same way about speed. Yes, if we want an upright bike with hardy tubing, speed will be sacrificed compared to a roadbike. And that is fine, especially for a city bike. But to me that doesn't translate to celebrating slow for slowness sake, like the so-called "slow bike movement," which strikes me as an absurdity. <br /><br />If a city bike can be fast, responsive and light without sacrificing its utilitarian features, I prefer that to a bike that is intentionally slow and heavy.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-73511163587279895902012-04-30T13:47:27.476-04:002012-04-30T13:47:27.476-04:00"...mostly for their weight saving properties..."...mostly for their weight saving properties"<br /><br />I can't believe you admire clunky Dutch bikes and talk about weight saving properties in the same breath! Does the weight of a leather bag really matter when you're willing to ride a 50lb bicycle?Kentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-59836107402904815482012-04-30T13:43:23.928-04:002012-04-30T13:43:23.928-04:00I used to be a fan of leather satchels in my pre-c...I used to be a fan of leather satchels in my pre-cycling days, because, while heavy, they were more durable than other options available at the time. More recently I have discovered that some fabrics are extremely resilient without the bulk of leather. Also solid state drives for laptops have become the norm, eliminating my concern over plopping down my bag. So, I now prefer fabric bags, mostly for their weight saving properties on and off the bike. Both my Po Campo Loop Pannier and Philosophy pannier seem indestructible, and I just don't feel the need for leather.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-89973780672760462472012-04-30T13:35:04.319-04:002012-04-30T13:35:04.319-04:00Actually I'm no aesthete any more but have a c...Actually I'm no aesthete any more but have a cool leather satchel that would be great as a pannier/laptop thing. <br /><br />Build a bike around a bag - I got no problem with that! Make it a good bike though. Wait for V's Retrovelo review before you buy.Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-4706147788092505162012-04-30T12:45:27.634-04:002012-04-30T12:45:27.634-04:00Interesting. I've come close to buying the Sc...Interesting. I've come close to buying the Scrap Deluxe on several occasions. Guess I should wait for your review now. <br /><br />Speaking of Velorbis, have you seen their leather bags? Yummy. I have the old school leather satchel, the weekend bag and the messenger. Half the reason I want the Scrap Deluxe is just to have that cool briefcase holder on the rear rack. (Somewhere, GRJ is rolling his eyes at me...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-58312229644890753932012-04-30T12:37:15.533-04:002012-04-30T12:37:15.533-04:00According to the owner of HUB NYC, who sells it. A...According to the owner of HUB NYC, who sells it. And they do look identical. Pictures and review soon, with a more detailed explanation.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-52619182230363731922012-04-30T12:34:48.307-04:002012-04-30T12:34:48.307-04:00"Jensen (same bike as the Velorbis Scrap Delu..."Jensen (same bike as the Velorbis Scrap Delux)"<br /><br /><br />Huh???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5019522517072767382012-04-30T12:32:25.885-04:002012-04-30T12:32:25.885-04:00Oh gosh. I thought it was obvious that I was jokin...Oh gosh. I thought it was obvious that I was joking with you. I still don't quite know how to react when people recognise me. After all, it is I who's the creeper - lurking with my camera and all.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.com