Comments on: Holiday Special: The Mythical Accessories

By: Fenrir

Fenrir — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:22:49 +0000

“Alex, has nobody told you about “the handshake”?”

The one that takes place whilst on a speeding bicycle? I thought that was never to be openly discussed?

By: Alex McF

Alex McF — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:52:42 +0000

Gents,
Er, simple oversight on my part! I think I confused Forum membership with Club membership and assumed membership was by invitation only! So, I have enrolled and, barring any blackballing from fundamentalist single-speeders, look forward to seeing you in the Members’ Club as well as the Public House.

Tootle pip.
Alex

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:18:38 +0000

Alex, has nobody told you about “the handshake”?

By: Duchy Wheeler

Duchy Wheeler — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:55:37 +0000

Alex McF,
Why aren’t you a fully signed up member? No rolled-up trouser leg or bared breast required! Yet!!
Anyway, these “mythical accessories”, according to the lastest from Pashley, aren’t going to happen. Do sign up so you can view The Members’ Club Forum, you will then be able to access my post ‘Pashley Q & A’ dated 7 March, to read the responses by Pashley to a number for points I raised on behalf of the GOC.
Safe rides ‘One & All’, DW.

By: Alex McF

Alex McF — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:39:59 +0000

Dear DW,

Tantalising to those of us yet to enter the inner sanctum!

Please help!

Kind regards,

Alex

By: Duchy Wheeler

Duchy Wheeler — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:50:09 +0000

One & All,
The answer from Pashley about these “Mythical Accessories” and more will be found in the Forum, The Members’ Club, dated 4:45pm, 7 March.
Safe rides, DW.

By: Fenrir

Fenrir — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:15:24 +0000

Have to say that I agree with Geoff on this one. I’ve had some mudguards made by Liam over at Eastfenders, and a fine job he did too.

I doubt very much that Pashley will spring accessories on us after a two yearish wait.

By: Duchy Wheeler

Duchy Wheeler — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:15:13 +0000

One & All,
Not wishing to ‘rain on anyone’s parade’ but I think these ‘Mythical Accessories’ will remain just that, a design exercise for MAPD.
Having spoken to my local Pashley dealer the other day, about ordering some Pashley leather tube protectors, I got the impression that Pashley aren’t really interested in selling accessories, their dealers have to pay a minimum carriage charge, so if the dealer isn’t in a position to place a substantial order or the customer is unwilling to pay the extra, it’s not worth them stocking or ordering these small accessory items.
It’s a pity, but there you go. Pashley are in the business of manufacturing cycles and they are rather focused at the moment with all these new models due soon?
Safe rides, Geoff.

By: haavard

haavard — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:13:00 +0000

I fitted a small umbrella under the seat with homemade leatherstraps, looks pritty good:)

By: Fenrir

Fenrir — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:27:33 +0000

I wonder if I can fit an umbrella in that leather wraparound for the pump?

By: morgan

morgan — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:44:36 +0000

Hello Geoff,

Just thought the rear light on the Mythical bike reminded me of the black Cordo. Obviously it isn’t actually one, but it got me thinking, would it be crazy to fit the black Cordo as a read light, suitably reddened? A little oversized perhaps, but I believe they have a flashing function, and the scale would help in London traffic.

I have yet to see one in person, so I’m not sure the aesthetics are right. As for the Soma Bullet, I must say I’m not too keen on its looks, seems more like a 50s chrome tail-fin than a pre-war tail light. But maybe your photos could sway me. Perhaps you could post them in the forum, or try http://tinypic.com/ and post the “direct link” here?

Best, Morgan.

By: Geoff Baker

Geoff Baker — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:08:02 +0000

morgan.….….just to clarify, the lights I fitted and would recommend are the Cordo Castor for the front and the Soma Silver Bullet the rear. See postings in Comments and the Forum for more info. and where is source. I think both these lights suit the 1920/30’s Moderne, Art Deco style of the cycle.
I would like to post a photo. of these lights in situ, but unsure how to do it do this with my PC, or should it be my Babbage?
Safe riding one and all, Geoff ‘Duchy Wheeler’.

By: morgan

morgan — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:00:01 +0000

… which would, of course, turn out to be the Cordo Castor that Geoff recommended.

By: morgan

morgan — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:43:10 +0000

Can anyone identify the rear light? Looks like an old Sturmey Archer lamp. Not dissimilar to this modern battery powered front lamp: http://bit.ly/cxVHGp

By: Duchy Wheeler

Duchy Wheeler — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:45:03 +0000

Nev aka ‘Surrey Guv’.….…..in response to your last point, have you checked out the ‘How to Light in Style’ section? I would recommend the Cordo Castor, see my post dated 20 Feb. .….…..safe riding one and all, Geoff Baker.

By: SurreyGuv

SurreyGuv — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:33:50 +0000

I think it’s tremendous that the good folk of Birmingham Institute of Art and Design have produced these prototype products for Pashley’s consideration…and to tempt us of course.

However, i’m intrigued! What were the remainder of the “22 items” presented to Pashley??

Was one of those items a front cycle lamp to match the rear reflector / lamp shown here? I know some lucky owners have found suitably styled front lights to adorn their Guvnors, but they are rarer than “hens teeth”.

If a front light is unlikely to figure as an accessory, i’d be grateful if fellow members could advise on an elegant front lamp, which compliments the Guvnor.

All the best, Nev

By: Calif Guv

Calif Guv — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:45:14 +0000

Gentlemen,

Thoughtful comments. James, yes, I too covet the L’Eroica water bottle. As for fenders, I agree the aft section of the front is a tad short. However, brass–if indeed they are unprotected–after a period of time in the elements will look splendid with a nice patina. Living by the Monterey Bay, my bell now has a nice weathered look to it. Of course, June will be two years for my bell, so the fenders would look embarrassingly dandy for a while! Al, I checked out the forum you posted a few days ago. Yes, it’s safe to say the discourse I read on Path-Racers was conducted in grunts and clicks. I’m not sure why those blokes were so hostile.

Ride often and safely.

Gary

By: Graham

Graham — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:19:02 +0000

This is the debate we had at the beginning of the project… Nostalgia versus Retro.
The former being a retreat into the safety of the past (known and definable). Whilst the latter is a modern interpretation of appropriate elements to represent a pick and mix idea of history in the here and now. Both of course represent ‘Tradition’ over ‘Future’ during uncertain (economic) times.
You forgot to mention the Guv’nor’s Cinelli stem and alloy seat post too!
However I do agree about the length of the front mudguard and have already ‘fixed’ that for the Tweed Run… 12 miles of Retro meets Nostalgia. Should be fun!

By: Al Dray

Al Dray — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:59:05 +0000

I think the Guvnor more in keeping with a Bristol than a Morgan, but that’s splitting hairs.
I too would love to see the 30s Pashley “Pathracer” upon which they modeleth the Guv.
That leads off into a whole debate about what a pathracer is, a lesson that was taught me on bikeforums.com… we will not go there

By: James

James — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:27:18 +0000

The seat tube thermos is my favourite! All this water-drinking business is of little appeal personally, although I do secretly covet the L'Eroica water bottle as sported by Nils. Al, you are right about authenticity of course. But aside from the even more mythical 'original drawings from the 1930s' of the Guvnor*, we have signed up to something altogether more complex than authenticity, although it plays a crucial role. The Morgan comparison is exceptionally valid. I'm sure Pashley knew what they were doing when they named the Plus Four, as Morgan had a model named the Plus Four from the 50s, and the famed Plus Eight up until recently. And Malvern-based Morgan are only 30 miles from Pashley in Stratford... Anyway, back to the accessories. Thanks Graham for your generosity in helping put this together, and of course to the students for working on the project. If we get mudguards and at least one other interesting item out of Pashley in 2010 it'll be a result. James *I will soon be on a mission to get hold of these drawings.