Thursday, February 14, 2013

Artifacts

The pant strap is from my buddy Patrick. The strap is Pearl Izumi, but I've not seen these in the states. It's from Japan. As is Patrick. There's a small LED light that slips into a sleeve behind that red panel. Smart. But what I've really come to appreciate is the width of this strap. It's become a daily driver since I'm always wearing pants in my new-ish life. I miss wearing shorts. A lot.

As for the thermos, it's not great as a thing to keep things hot for a long time. But it becomes great with virtual pal, Tarik's, virtual mug plastered on it.

I've had a bunch of flats this week. And they've interfered with my schedule in minor but annoying ways. I'm beginning to rethink my position on turd tires. I'll say this: it was not the Hetres giving up the ghost; it was the Pasela, and the Tourgaurd version at that. Ouch.


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5 comments:

  1. alex wetmoreFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:14:00 PM PST

    what width/pressure on the TG?

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  2. FBC SpokaneFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:47:00 PM PST

    I would like to take a hands on look at that leg strap. Perhaps we could manufacture a few.

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  3. Tarik SalehFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:23:00 PM PST

    Awesome, maybe I need to stitch my face on some wide ankle straps. Hmmm...

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  4. John SpeareFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:05:00 PM PST

    Alex: 28s/80psi front and back. not idea. I'd rather 32s but it's on the Lyon and that's too fat if I want to keep the fenders. And I do.

    Jeff: yeah that's a good idea. The big fat spot of velcro is as lovely as the fatness of the strap...

    Tarik, Glen has your mug on the back of his car. If we can get a bigger one (is there such a thing?), I'd put it on the Elephant School Bus... just saying.

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  5. Tarik SalehFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:09:00 PM PST

    If I sent you multiple sizes, you got all that I had. I think I had 3"x3" and 5"x5" ish... I am pretty much out of them, save for a select few that are in reserve for new cars bikes at my end. I may be doing some wool cycling caps and stickers next, stay tuned...

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