• Editor’s note: From now until New Year’s Day I’ll be popping up selected “Shop Talk” strips from this year’s run of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.
Bike parts will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no bike parts.*
* Apologies to Freewheelin’ Franklin of The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers
Tags: Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, BRAIN Farts, Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Gilbert Shelton, Shop Talk
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December 24, 2021 at 9:13 am |
That’s a good one!
December 24, 2021 at 12:37 pm |
Gracias, hombre. Vertical integration, supply-chain issues, COVID restrictions, The Great Resignation, etc. — 2021 was the gift that kept on giving.
December 24, 2021 at 9:21 am |
Was indeed that kinda year. I quietly thank Pat O’Brien for that nice saddle on my Litespeed every time I hop on that bike.
December 24, 2021 at 12:34 pm |
O yeh. During The Bug Years a friend with bits is a friend, no shits.
Speaking of which, that stem you laid on me is just ducky.
December 24, 2021 at 1:25 pm |
You are welcome, amigo. I thought you might like that saddle, and I like it is on a bike and not sitting in a box in the garage. I think those Terry Ti Fly’s are made in Italy, probably by Selle Italia.