Re: I like the looks of Knog's products.

[landotter]

On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
> http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>
> Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
> This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
> bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>
> Mike

How bout those kissing hot chicks?

I got these:

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/BG0508

Very simple, very decent quality--one compartment with a cinch cord
and a large foam reinforced flap. The raincovers are the coolest---
though I don't remember what rain is in this drought stricken region.
I can easily carry over 30# worth of stuff in them before I start in
on the tops of the front and rear racks. Probably not good for
touring, but great medium sized urban utility panniers.

[Paul Myron Hobson]

landotter wrote:
> On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
>> http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>>
>> Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
>> This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
>> bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>>
>> Mike
>
> How bout those kissing hot chicks?

FINALLY! A combination of Vice Magazine, American Apparel, and
Rivendell. There IS a god!

But yeah, the products do seem cool. A lot of the NO BRAKES crowd
around here uses those Frog lights as their primary lightning. Total
boneheads, but they make good supplemental "be seen" lightning for sure.

\\paul

[thejen12]

On Oct 16, 3:46 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
>
> >http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>
> > Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
> > This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
> > bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>
> > Mike
>
> How bout those kissing hot chicks?
>
> I got these:
>
> http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/BG0508
>
> Very simple, very decent quality--one compartment with a cinch cord
> and a large foam reinforced flap. The raincovers are the coolest---
> though I don't remember what rain is in this drought stricken region.
> I can easily carry over 30# worth of stuff in them before I start in
> on the tops of the front and rear racks. Probably not good for
> touring, but great medium sized urban utility panniers.

Thanks for the review, I've been eyeing these panniers - they are also
lighter weight than most, and don't stick out too far. They seem
great for commuting, I don't really need to bring that much stuff, and
if I need to bring more than usual, I could just use both panniers
instead of just one.

Jenn

[landotter]

On Oct 16, 11:37 pm, Paul Myron Hobson <phob...@gatech.edu> wrote:
> landotter wrote:
> > On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
> >>http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>
> >> Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
> >> This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
> >> bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>
> >> Mike
>
> > How bout those kissing hot chicks?
>
> FINALLY! A combination of Vice Magazine, American Apparel, and
> Rivendell. There IS a god!
>

How dare you! It's Maxxim, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Surly!

Too bad they changed the flash--a month ago it was two pierced hotties
in cycling jerseys making out. No kidding--straight up velolesbians--
it was so audaciously crass that it got a big two thumbs up from this
rider.

/snorf

[Ozark Bicycle]

On Oct 17, 9:35 am, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 16, 11:37 pm, Paul Myron Hobson <phob...@gatech.edu> wrote:
>
> > landotter wrote:
> > > On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
> > >>http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>
> > >> Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
> > >> This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
> > >> bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>
> > >> Mike
>
> > > How bout those kissing hot chicks?
>
> > FINALLY! A combination of Vice Magazine, American Apparel, and
> > Rivendell. There IS a god!
>
> How dare you! It's Maxxim, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Surly!
>
> Too bad they changed the flash--a month ago it was two pierced hotties
> in cycling jerseys making out. No kidding--straight up velolesbians--
> it was so audaciously crass that it got a big two thumbs up from this
> rider.
>
> /snorf

"Two thumbs up"? Up where? :->

[landotter]

On Oct 17, 9:39 am, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> On Oct 17, 9:35 am, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Oct 16, 11:37 pm, Paul Myron Hobson <phob...@gatech.edu> wrote:
>
> > > landotter wrote:
> > > > On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
> > > >>http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>
> > > >> Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
> > > >> This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
> > > >> bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>
> > > >> Mike
>
> > > > How bout those kissing hot chicks?
>
> > > FINALLY! A combination of Vice Magazine, American Apparel, and
> > > Rivendell. There IS a god!
>
> > How dare you! It's Maxxim, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Surly!
>
> > Too bad they changed the flash--a month ago it was two pierced hotties
> > in cycling jerseys making out. No kidding--straight up velolesbians--
> > it was so audaciously crass that it got a big two thumbs up from this
> > rider.
>
> > /snorf
>
> "Two thumbs up"? Up where? :->

http://tinyurl.com/3743wx

[Ozark Bicycle]

On Oct 17, 10:11 am, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 17, 9:39 am, Ozark Bicycle
>
>
>
> <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > On Oct 17, 9:35 am, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > On Oct 16, 11:37 pm, Paul Myron Hobson <phob...@gatech.edu> wrote:
>
> > > > landotter wrote:
> > > > > On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
> > > > >>http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>
> > > > >> Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
> > > > >> This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
> > > > >> bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>
> > > > >> Mike
>
> > > > > How bout those kissing hot chicks?
>
> > > > FINALLY! A combination of Vice Magazine, American Apparel, and
> > > > Rivendell. There IS a god!
>
> > > How dare you! It's Maxxim, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Surly!
>
> > > Too bad they changed the flash--a month ago it was two pierced hotties
> > > in cycling jerseys making out. No kidding--straight up velolesbians--
> > > it was so audaciously crass that it got a big two thumbs up from this
> > > rider.
>
> > > /snorf
>
> > "Two thumbs up"? Up where? :->
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3743wx


Sometimes there's nothing better than a finger in a dyke to get the
ball rolling.

[Tom Sherman]

"landotter" wrote:
> On Oct 17, 9:39 am, Ozark Bicycle
> <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
>> ...
>> "Two thumbs up"? Up where? :->
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3743wx

Nonsense. Everyone knows the leak in the dike was plugged with a tourist.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
Beer - It's not just for breakfast anymore!

[landotter]

On Oct 17, 10:18 am, thejen12 <theje...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 16, 3:46 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
>
> > >http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>
> > > Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
> > > This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
> > > bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>
> > > Mike
>
> > How bout those kissing hot chicks?
>
> > I got these:
>
> >http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/BG0508
>
> > Very simple, very decent quality--one compartment with a cinch cord
> > and a large foam reinforced flap. The raincovers are the coolest---
> > though I don't remember what rain is in this drought stricken region.
> > I can easily carry over 30# worth of stuff in them before I start in
> > on the tops of the front and rear racks. Probably not good for
> > touring, but great medium sized urban utility panniers.
>
> Thanks for the review, I've been eyeing these panniers - they are also
> lighter weight than most, and don't stick out too far. They seem
> great for commuting, I don't really need to bring that much stuff, and
> if I need to bring more than usual, I could just use both panniers
> instead of just one.
>
> Jenn

You'll have to use both as they're attached by nylon strapping
covered with rubbery cloth stuff. Might be a deal breaker for ya. On
the other hand, they're super easy to carry off the bike as they have
those nice large straps. They also have a little mesh compartment on
the outside that fits a waterbottle perfectly on each side--however,
with my large feet I have to mount the panniers with that bit facing
backwards so I don't get heel strike--I'm not sure which way is the
intended mounting polarity.

I'd buy them again, and if I didn't want orangey hipness, I'd just get
some really basic Axiom Appalachian panniers for $30--also permanently
attached by a flap inbetween instead of using mounting hooks:

http://midtownbikeco.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=4320

same medium sized capacity. Think three two-liter bottle per side.

[Gooserider]

"thejen12" <thejen12@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192634299.400660.164530@q3g2000prf.googlegro ups.com...
> On Oct 16, 3:46 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
>>
>> >http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>>
>> > Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to
>> > date.
>> > This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their
>> > bike
>> > bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty
>> > cool.
>>
>> > Mike
>>
>> How bout those kissing hot chicks?
>>
>> I got these:
>>
>> http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/BG0508
>>
>> Very simple, very decent quality--one compartment with a cinch cord
>> and a large foam reinforced flap. The raincovers are the coolest---
>> though I don't remember what rain is in this drought stricken region.
>> I can easily carry over 30# worth of stuff in them before I start in
>> on the tops of the front and rear racks. Probably not good for
>> touring, but great medium sized urban utility panniers.
>
> Thanks for the review, I've been eyeing these panniers - they are also
> lighter weight than most, and don't stick out too far. They seem
> great for commuting, I don't really need to bring that much stuff, and
> if I need to bring more than usual, I could just use both panniers
> instead of just one.
>
> Jenn

I thought about buying the Valore panniers for my commuter, but the
Carradice bug bit me and nothing is quite like cotton duck with leather
straps. BUT----I applaud Knog for being innovative with their designs. The
Pod system of panniers and rack trunk is cool. Hardsided bike luggage seems
like a good idea.

Their higher end lights are interesting. I like the control module on the
Gator light. It's shaped just like the head unit, with a pictogram so you
can turn on whichever bulb you want easily. The Gator light has both a spot
beam AND a wide beam, and puts out 300-450 lumens. Plus the light looks
"different". It looks organic, like the eye of some futuristic bug. Cool.

[thejen12]

On Oct 17, 8:48 am, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 17, 10:18 am, thejen12 <theje...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Oct 16, 3:46 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > On Oct 16, 5:12 pm, "Gooserider" <Gooseri...@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
>
> > > >http://www.knog.com.au/flash.html
>
> > > > Linking to the Australian site because the US site is not as up to date.
> > > > This company makes pretty stylish, albeit super hip, bike gear. Their bike
> > > > bags are different than others I've seen. And the gloves are pretty cool.
>
> > > > Mike
>
> > > How bout those kissing hot chicks?
>
> > > I got these:
>
> > >http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/BG0508
>
> > > Very simple, very decent quality--one compartment with a cinch cord
> > > and a large foam reinforced flap. The raincovers are the coolest---
> > > though I don't remember what rain is in this drought stricken region.
> > > I can easily carry over 30# worth of stuff in them before I start in
> > > on the tops of the front and rear racks. Probably not good for
> > > touring, but great medium sized urban utility panniers.
>
> > Thanks for the review, I've been eyeing these panniers - they are also
> > lighter weight than most, and don't stick out too far. They seem
> > great for commuting, I don't really need to bring that much stuff, and
> > if I need to bring more than usual, I could just use both panniers
> > instead of just one.
>
> > Jenn
>
> You'll have to use both as they're attached by nylon strapping
> covered with rubbery cloth stuff. Might be a deal breaker for ya. On
> the other hand, they're super easy to carry off the bike as they have
> those nice large straps. They also have a little mesh compartment on
> the outside that fits a waterbottle perfectly on each side--however,
> with my large feet I have to mount the panniers with that bit facing
> backwards so I don't get heel strike--I'm not sure which way is the
> intended mounting polarity.
>
> I'd buy them again, and if I didn't want orangey hipness, I'd just get
> some really basic Axiom Appalachian panniers for $30--also permanently
> attached by a flap inbetween instead of using mounting hooks:
>
> http://midtownbikeco.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=4320
>
> same medium sized capacity. Think three two-liter bottle per side.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks for the warning. Having to use both panniers would definitely
be a deal breaker. Note to others, they are currently selling the
blue ones as Singles (a separate Left and Right) on their knogusa.com
website for $29 each.

Jenn