J
Dear RBT,
Now THIS is a handsome piece of British craftsmanship!
http://orion.neiu.edu/~jbollyn/bike/brooks.jpg
Those who appreciate the finer things in life know that *Product
Presentation* is so critically important. Brooks does a fine job with
the box, cardboard mount, etc. And the saddle cover - copper on black -
is just stunning. It has been suggested that I should have saved my
money on the saddle cover, and use a plastic bag from the grocery
store. I have seen bikes with grocery bags on the seats, mounted on
city bus bike racks (the rack on the front of the bus). I mount my bike
on city busses daily in my commute. It is hard to place a $ value on
the appearance of my saddle cover (to me). All I can say is, it gives
me a cheap thrill.
And it just gets better with the maintenance kit. Those who appreciate
premium stuff know what I am talking about. An example of classic
British high-end presentation, much like how they do Rolls-Royce.
Yeah, I know - my last girl friend would always say that I need
professional help. I knew that would go nowhere, so I dumped her.
- Jay
Now THIS is a handsome piece of British craftsmanship!
http://orion.neiu.edu/~jbollyn/bike/brooks.jpg
Those who appreciate the finer things in life know that *Product
Presentation* is so critically important. Brooks does a fine job with
the box, cardboard mount, etc. And the saddle cover - copper on black -
is just stunning. It has been suggested that I should have saved my
money on the saddle cover, and use a plastic bag from the grocery
store. I have seen bikes with grocery bags on the seats, mounted on
city bus bike racks (the rack on the front of the bus). I mount my bike
on city busses daily in my commute. It is hard to place a $ value on
the appearance of my saddle cover (to me). All I can say is, it gives
me a cheap thrill.
And it just gets better with the maintenance kit. Those who appreciate
premium stuff know what I am talking about. An example of classic
British high-end presentation, much like how they do Rolls-Royce.
Yeah, I know - my last girl friend would always say that I need
professional help. I knew that would go nowhere, so I dumped her.
- Jay