Comments on: Roving Riders: Swettenham, Cheshire

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:10:09 +0000

Mr Fossil,
The cleat is just a grove that fits over the rear part of the pedal, you then pull the strap down good and tight to fasten yourself to the bike. It’s not quick release in any shape or form.
With this arrangement you are correct don’t get any float at all, I personally haven’t found this to be an issue at all but…
If I am on a “ride” heading too and from, me feet have now been nicely been moulded to the shape of the shoes and I can honestly say they are fantastic, the problem comes when Mrs. Adam and I are on a potter, the pub lunches are an adventure into life and death as I slip and slide across stone floors on the hard plastic soles and cleats, it’s also a little awkward if one wishes to do a little site seeing.
If I wasn’t so concerned about the wrath of Mrs Adam I’d consider getting a pair of pootle shoes.
So, I’m not too sure what my conclusion is. I think, if you are planning on doing most of your rides up hill and down vale then go for the Race, pubs and jaunts then the Storica.
By the way the shoes are absolutely lovely and worth nearly every penny.

Regards,
Adam

By: fossil

fossil — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:22:30 +0000

Mr Adam Sir ,
Re your shoes , how does the cleat work with the toe strap?
is it an easy release ? and is it not ucomfortable haveing ones feet in a fixed position .
I have time cleats on my m@un^a1n cycle and sh1man@ on my other road bike and they both have a degree of float .

I am considering a pair of these Italian shoes and don’t know wether to go for the “Race” or the “Storica”

Regards
Ade

By: James

James — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:56:34 +0000

Here we go, thanks Oakman!

By: Oakman

Oakman — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:45:52 +0000

James has promised to upload the piccies today
Let me know what you think

By: Fenrir

Fenrir — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:41:50 +0000

Does the maker have a website? After this mornings downpour (London), I’m really going to have to look at getting some guards.

By: Oakman

Oakman — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:36:24 +0000

Thanks James
Re sent to the address provided
Regards

By: James

James — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:14:59 +0000

Dear Oakman,

Sorry for my absence, have checked the records and see no sign of your pictures. Have sent you a private mail to see if that opens the pipes. Thanks in advance for your contributions,

James

By: Oakman

Oakman — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:25:47 +0000

P.S If not I can send them privately .
I ordered them from a chap in Oregon, hand made in his shed . Real craftsmanship , good communications & faster delivery than some of our bike shops .

By: Oakman

Oakman — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:20:51 +0000

I have sent the piccies to James via the members address , hopefully they will be available soon

By: Oakman

Oakman — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:02:36 +0000

Thanks, tried that ( both options) & had a return notice
Just tried again

By: Fenrir

Fenrir — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:50:31 +0000

james AT guvnorownersclub DOT com

As far as I am aware.

By: Oakman

Oakman — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:32:25 +0000

An update. Does anyone have James’ correct address?

By: Oakman

Oakman — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:28:21 +0000

Just sent piccies to James.
If you like them let me know & I will provide the details.

By: Fenrir

Fenrir — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:23:50 +0000

Where did you get them made? Any piccies?

By: Oakman

Oakman — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:00:32 +0000

Thanks for the tip on Walker Slater. I have just purchased a tweed rucksack. V. keen prices for the quality & great service. ( Got a tweed cap as well. Modesty will not allow me to comment on how I think it looks. )
If anyone is interested I recently had mudguards made for the Guv’nor in maple & cherry which fit very easily & look the part, significantly cheaper than Velorution & don’t require an expert to fit them.

By: Fenrir

Fenrir — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:37:22 +0000

If anyone is looking for a new messenger bag, try “Walker Slater” as they have a nice line in tweed ones.

By: The Cycling Photographer

The Cycling Photographer — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:55:10 +0000

Great idea, Adam. It is with much remorse to see that a fine “English” company follows the crowd and resorts to having it’s products made at the end of the Silk Road.
In fact, if one looks on Brook’s website, to their credit, they have published many utterings of displeasure from customers. Even their leather bar tape in made in China!
Lets hope the saddles don’t end up the same way.…… I don’t fancy riding on “Fido”!
Look forward to seeing the bag when completed.
Ride on!

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:42:14 +0000

Gentlemen,
Please excuse my grammar and spelling, I fear a glass of wine too many and no edit button are at fault.
Regards,
Adam

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:38:25 +0000

Good Evening Joe and Fellow Riders,
The bag is a Brooks Barbican, and it is indeed a very fine looking bag, however it’s days are numbered before it’s made available on that popular on-line auction site.

While I don’t wish to bore fellow riders with the details, I’ve found the design of the bag a little restricting for day to day use on the bike. I am however talking a small business in Manchester with the intention of having a bag made to my specifications in a similar price bracket to the Barbican. If the project comes to fruition I am intending to share the details with my fellow riders, I’m particularly excited as they use UK sourced fabrics, fittings and leather and of course one of the owners had to go for a quick spin on the Guv.
Regards,
Adam

By: Joe Tondu

Joe Tondu — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:36:40 +0000

Adam,

What is the shoulder bag you are sporting? I thought it might be a Carradice but cannot seem to locate it on their site. The bag you have seems flat which of course would be an advantage when riding.