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gordon taylor

I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« on: 14 April, 2008, 10:46:04 pm »
Damn, damn, damn.

Just at the very moment I decide that the Gordy bikeshed is replete, I find a photo of this baby.

http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/guvnor.html

Wow!
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border-rider

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #1 on: 14 April, 2008, 10:54:15 pm »
Nice.

Needs guards though ;)
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Frenchie

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #2 on: 14 April, 2008, 11:01:28 pm »
I like it too.

Sadly I already have many bikes that I don't ride much at the moment. <Sigh>

But it is lovely...
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Aidan

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #3 on: 15 April, 2008, 07:49:57 am »
I really wish you hadn't posted that.   I want one now ( must resist, must resist) ;D
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Charlotte

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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #4 on: 15 April, 2008, 08:19:54 am »
Oh, my...  :o

Gordy, you utter barsteward!

*adds yet another future +1 to the already growing list of n*
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tiermat

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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #5 on: 15 April, 2008, 08:24:38 am »
Right Gordy, that's you off my christmas card list, I was just starting to get used to the fact that 3 bikes is enough.....

damndamndamndamndamndamn...
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #6 on: 15 April, 2008, 08:27:22 am »
Ah, those bars bring back memories of the bike I used to ride to school on (IIRC they were called "semi-drops" way back then)

Saw this machine at the Cycle Show last year - beautiful, nostalgia on two wheels.

 ... and potentially dangerous to my finances as Pashley's factory is less than a mile from my house :hand:

Rob
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #7 on: 15 April, 2008, 08:34:38 am »
A bit too retro-trendy for me.

A Roadster Classic, that's more my cup of cocoa. Not too dissimilar from what I rode to school on, before I was given one with drop handlebars and 5 gears.
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #8 on: 15 April, 2008, 08:37:46 am »
I have to admit a wekaness for this though...

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mike

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #9 on: 15 April, 2008, 08:46:29 am »
mmmm...  am loving this retro(ish) steel  :D
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Tom B

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #10 on: 15 April, 2008, 09:57:48 am »
Wow, what a bike! You'd be sad not to be attracted to it  :D
I'd prefer guards, tho - especially seeing as it's got hub brakes

But by "28 inch" wheels do they mean the old policemans bike size (635 - crap for spares) or are they really 700s given a fancy marketing name?
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #11 on: 15 April, 2008, 10:32:01 am »
That Guvnor is deeply, deeply hot.  I'm loving the 531 and ti saddle!

Alas it's a lottery-win silliness, but still.  Phwoar!
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bikenerd

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #12 on: 15 April, 2008, 10:40:20 am »
I'm still waiting for the local Pashley dealer to get one in so I can have a perv.
I have seen the Phantom which is a very, very shiny bike.
Concidently (yeah, right!) my Hill Special is to be built with upside down moustache bars.  When I finally get around to putting it all together.  ::-)
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mrcharly-YHT

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #13 on: 15 April, 2008, 12:55:01 pm »
Pashley make such a range, don't they?

Like this Moulton.

Personally, I think it needs drops, and she needs to be leaning further forward. Far too much weight on the saddle.
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bikenerd

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #14 on: 15 April, 2008, 12:57:23 pm »
Like this one? :)
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #15 on: 15 April, 2008, 03:02:31 pm »
Quote from: mrcharly on 15 April, 2008, 12:55:01 pm
Pashley make such a range, don't they?

Like this Moulton.

Personally, I think it needs drops, and she needs to be leaning further forward. Far too much weight on the saddle.

There is a bike in the picture?!
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Adrian

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #16 on: 15 April, 2008, 03:47:33 pm »
Quote from: Mal Volio on 14 April, 2008, 10:54:15 pm
Nice.

Needs guards though ;)

No, it just needs to be ridden wearing goggles. It would need fixing though, which could be tricky with the hub brake.
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andygates

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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #17 on: 15 April, 2008, 03:59:06 pm »
Now Adrian, breathe deeply.  Not everything needs fixing!
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #18 on: 15 April, 2008, 05:43:59 pm »
Velorution sell the magnificent Scorcher range :P
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Adrian

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #19 on: 15 April, 2008, 05:44:33 pm »
Quote from: andygates on 15 April, 2008, 03:59:06 pm
Now Adrian, breathe deeply.  Not everything needs fixing!

Not everything, I have never even contemplated fixing either my Marin Rift Zone or my Giant OCR, but that is crying out for it.
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Tom B

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #20 on: 15 April, 2008, 06:16:53 pm »
Velorution Scorcher is cool, yes, and a little more practical perhaps than the Guv'nor.

I wonder about that shop, tho. How can a bike shop operate with no outward and visible sign of mechanics, tools, spares and similar appurtenances?  ???
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #21 on: 15 April, 2008, 06:19:08 pm »
Quote from: Adrian on 15 April, 2008, 03:47:33 pm
Quote from: Mal Volio on 14 April, 2008, 10:54:15 pm
Nice.

Needs guards though ;)

No, it just needs to be ridden wearing goggles. It would need fixing though, which could be tricky with the hub brake.

New back wheel - sorted :)  I suspect that leg braking on fixed is just as effective as a rear hub brake.
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #22 on: 15 April, 2008, 06:21:39 pm »
There is one hanging in the LBS window I go past every day, and yes it is on my n+1 list now :)
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Adrian

Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #23 on: 15 April, 2008, 06:25:48 pm »
Quote from: Mal Volio on 15 April, 2008, 06:19:08 pm
Quote from: Adrian on 15 April, 2008, 03:47:33 pm
Quote from: Mal Volio on 14 April, 2008, 10:54:15 pm
Nice.

Needs guards though ;)

No, it just needs to be ridden wearing goggles. It would need fixing though, which could be tricky with the hub brake.

New back wheel - sorted :)  I suspect that leg braking on fixed is just as effective as a rear hub brake.

Why did it never occur to me to ditch the rear brake? Having done that, it is time for a Sturmey-Archer ASC
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Re: I am deeply attracted to a Pashley Guv'nor. Sad but true.
« Reply #24 on: 15 April, 2008, 06:27:09 pm »
Quote from: Adrian on 15 April, 2008, 06:25:48 pm
Quote from: Mal Volio on 15 April, 2008, 06:19:08 pm
Quote from: Adrian on 15 April, 2008, 03:47:33 pm
Quote from: Mal Volio on 14 April, 2008, 10:54:15 pm
Nice.

Needs guards though ;)

No, it just needs to be ridden wearing goggles. It would need fixing though, which could be tricky with the hub brake.

New back wheel - sorted :)  I suspect that leg braking on fixed is just as effective as a rear hub brake.

Why did it never occur to me to ditch the rear brake? Having done that, it is time for a Sturmey-Archer ASC
I have one for sale...I shit ye not
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