Comments on: A Model, Guvnor

By: Fenrir

Fenrir — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:50:06 +0000

Geoff,

The site domain may have been renewed, but will it be updated? The current front page dates Feb 18th!

By: Duchy Wheeler

Duchy Wheeler — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:42:11 +0000

One & All,

James is still on the scene, see above post 20.09.11, and the website domain has been renewed.
So please stay onboard and await further news.

Safe rides, DW.

By: Calif Guv

Calif Guv — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:48:05 +0000

Hello Esteemed Fellow Remaining Members:

Has any attempt been made–or is being made–to migrate the wealth of info we have collectively accumulated over the last few years? I’m tempted to copy some of my posts, etc. Any word on what happened to our illustrious founder, James? I must say that I tried many times over that last year plus to contact him on email–wherein we had once corresponded–yet no reply. I do hope he is all right, as I’m sure many of you are concerned as well. Checked out the sister site. It looks great! Looking forward to more interaction for years to come.

Be well,

Gary (Calif Guv)

By: Duchy Wheeler

Duchy Wheeler — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:23:04 +0000

One & All,

“KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON”

Safe rides, DW.

By: Jorge

Jorge — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:10:22 +0000

…hey what’s up and for changing the subject; what can we do to get some high performance “Made In Germany ” Continentals Gatorskins (or whatever) in a 28 x 1 1/4, 700 B Course (32–635 — 35–635), and some high performance 635 mm light Velocity Blunt rims (or whatever) with no braking surface, (we’re using drums) in black, teak, silver, steel grey and maybe other colours.
Undoubtedly, the heavier and eternal Westwood rims are beautifull but they also mean added rolling-weight and is this that makes cycling hard work—an ounce saved in the wheel department being worth pounds saved anywhere else on the machine.
So lets get the word out and please give “the rest of us” more options in the wheel department!!, we got the money and we could really spend it in some nice lightweight rims and tyres.

Cheers, jorge ullfig

By: Don

Don — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:21:24 +0000

HI Duchy

I am here also, havn’t posted but I do check both sites all the time.

Don

By: James

James — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:45:59 +0000

Some are still here, yes. Shuffling going on behind the curtains. Transactions underway. Tea in the pot.

By: jseely

jseely — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:16:35 +0000

DW,
I’m here but have not posted in quite sometime. My Plus Four was out of commision for quite sometime. Is this site really imploding at September’s end? I have been to the “new” web page but see little difference in what it offers compared to GOC.

Alas, we are screwed.

Best,

RI Gov

By: Duchy Wheeler

Duchy Wheeler — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:13:03 +0000

One & All,

Is there anyone there or have you all jumped ship?
I’m going to loiter to see what happens on the 28th. September. Sadly all the content from this site could disappear into the ether.
Nevertheless I feel I must say I was very disappointed not to be asked my views on the new website name (oh dear, sounds like something to do with prisons or schools), structure and content. Having been a long standing member and major contributor to the GOC I thought my views would have been sought, but there you go I suppose I will just have to get over it!

Safe rides, DW.

By: Martin Young

Martin Young — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:44:21 +0000

Hello Anthony, might I suggest you take a look at http://www.theguvnorsassembly.com

It’s a forum similar to this one that has been set up by members who are keen to keep the Guvnor community going, as it is looking likely that this site will be defunct by the end of September.

You will be sure of a warm welcome, hope to see you over there.

Kind regards,
Martin

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:09:13 +0000

Hello Members, after much personal debate, I have recently purchased a single speed machine.
I must admit reading your interesting post, helped me make my purchase .
Truly a magnificent machine.
:filled my application as of yet not being contacted.

By: Elmar Egerer

Elmar Egerer — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:37:27 +0000

Hello together!
I am looking for the Handlebar used withe the Gov´nor.
Can Somebody pleas give me Width, Backsweep and Upsweep ?
Or can tell the exact product?
The same withe the Stem.
Thanks, regards
Elmar

By: Jorge

Jorge — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:50:27 +0000

Getting back to what came with the bike, my arrived with lovely model Arlenis who taught me all the details of the machine!

By: Geoff Baker

Geoff Baker — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:33:37 +0000

Hernan.……if this model is produced it would be a ‘Plus Six’ , I say bring it on!
The ‘Plus Four’ used the Sachs Duomatic two speed hub, new old stock, so if Pashley made a follow on model the obvious choice be a Surmey Archer hub.

By: Hernan

Hernan — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:40:11 +0000

I saw this…
“First unveiled at Interbike 2009, the Guv’nor LTD is a classic Bucking–
ham Black frame with dipped brass lugs. If that ain’t cool enough, Pa–
shley threw on a high ratio made-in-Switzerland Schlumpf two speed
crankset that is literally ‘kicked’ into gear. Very, very limited stock. Pics
coming soon!
English Path Racer
Reynolds 531 lugged steel
Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub, Slumph 2
speed cranks
Sturmey Archer drum
Steel
28” Alloy
Brooks B17 Titanium
Brass Dome
20.5”, 22.5”
$3500
guv’Nor limited editioN”
…at a distributor’s website and I thought that there was a new LTD Guvnor, but I think is the Plus 4 and they’ve got it wrong.
Best.
H.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:19:14 +0000

A beautiful lady and a beautiful bike. Excellent, love the photo. I really want a Guv’nor now!

By: Ian COUTTAUSSE

Ian COUTTAUSSE — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:31:18 +0000

Hello James,
http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/guvnor.html,
please,look at the page “news”= an article “return to the Club” speaking to the Urban Clubman and Country Clubman .Those bikes are announced for 2010.
I think that is what Hernan alludes to.
Others beautiful bikes.

By: jmkd

jmkd — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:54:26 +0000

Hernan, welcome! Great snap of you in Buenos Aires, would love to see more. By "special edition", do you mean the Plus Four?

By: Hernan

Hernan — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:32:33 +0000

I’ve just found out about your site. I’m the happy owner of a Guvnor as well. Here I am with my bike in Buenos Aires.
http://www.pashley.co.uk/gallery/classic-bicycles/3/158.html
I read about a new “special edition”. What do you know about it?

By: jmkd

jmkd — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:58:02 +0000

Brown is the standard issue for the Guvnor’s B17.

Should also note the Pashley handlebar grips start their life closer in colour to the Brooks honey, and tend to darken over time.