BROMPTON. British-made folder popular with commuters. [....] Owning a Brompton is a privilege, not a right, and potential buyers must pass the 15-second rule: those unable to fold or unfold one in that time are gently steered elsewhere.
CYCLE LANE. Separate but unequal facility constructed more out of guilt than a sincere desire to be helpful. By law such lanes must end wherever they become the slightest bit inconvenient to other road users. Often confused by motorists as emergency parking for a quick nip into the shop.
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BROOKS SADDLE. Constructed of hard leather, sometimes mistaken for titanium. Must be broken in -- the rider, that is. Favoured by traditional cyclists who traditionally forgo comfort for pain, which may account for the awful grimaces you sometimes see on their faces. Not so bad once you go numb. Recommended for male cyclists who wish to remain without issue. [Brooks veterans may regard this entry as outrageous hyperbole, to which we respond: yeah, all right, probably.]
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COMMUTER CHALLENGE. An often spontaneous competition between otherwise mild-mannered office-types. While there is no set distance or course, whoever is faster wins. Ignoring red lights automatically invalidates, nay cheapens, any victory. Upon finding themselves outclassed, participants wishing to drop out may either stop and get a drink from their water bottle or turn onto a side street until the threat has passed.
BROOKS SADDLE. Constructed of hard leather, sometimes mistaken for titanium. Must be broken in -- the rider, that is. Favoured by traditional cyclists who traditionally forgo comfort for pain, which may account for the awful grimaces you sometimes see on their faces.
But you might remember that I am of the 'Bent Tendency (aka The Darkside) and that the comfy chair is held in high regard (among our many weapons). At Mildenhall on Monday I bought a Brooks for one of my Moultons, and it's lovely! Well, it could do with a bit of feeding because it's quite possibly 50+ years old and has had no attention in that time, but it's a very comfortable saddle. Hard, but comfy.
Anyway, titanium is light, and no-one has ever accused a Brooks of being light. If the anonymous writer (too subtle for SAM I feel) had used "cast-iron" it would have been closer.
BROOKS SADDLE. Constructed of hard leather, sometimes mistaken for titanium. Must be broken in -- the rider, that is. Favoured by traditional cyclists who traditionally forgo comfort for pain, which may account for the awful grimaces you sometimes see on their faces.
Anyway, titanium is light, and no-one has ever accused a Brooks of being light. If the anonymous writer (too subtle for SAM I feel) had used "cast-iron" it would have been closer.
Mike
The location of that file ('solo'😉 will give a not-so-subtle clue as to its author.
Perched myself upon a Swift not long ago. It was lovely.
I submit that on or about Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:44:09 +0100, the person known to the court as Mike Causer <[email hidden]> made a statement (<[email hidden]> in Your Honour's bundle) to the following effect:
