I want to know how nearly every vendor is sold out of Nokians when I see the same 5 people riding?
Where, and who, the hell do all those Nokians get sold to?
I suspect it's like Eddie Bauer shoppers [aka. Lifestyle Shoppers]:
They mean to be outdoorsy, they buy the gear, they sport the look, it looks great in their houses-while looking outside. Hell, it even looks great from the inside of their SUV's... but outside, in it...
"Naw, it's not my style".
Probably explains all the "N.O.S. For Sale" ads on the iBOB List.
By the way... I don't need any, I use mine [I just see folks mentioning how hard they are to come by right now].
And now for the video...
Somehow I missed this back when it aired on tv, which isn't surprising since I don't watch much tv. Great video [even if the beer advertised tastes like Whale piss].
Keep Ridin'... Always [or buying & selling on the iBOB list]
I think that's one of the Errol Morris-directed High Life commercials. One of the stranger product-creative mind combinations I've ever seen. I wasn't even aware that you could buy High Life anymore until I saw those ads, though they don't run them on TV down here in Texas...
BTW, Scott, I didn't get to chime in back on your sub-250 post, but I just wanted to mention how moved I was by reading of that achievement. It struck home, especially your mention of the possibility of bariatric surgery, as my family struggles with weight and one very close relative has had the bariatric surgery, which has greatly improved their weight, but not corrected their dysfunctional relationship with food. If anything, that's gotten worse.
Even though we've never spoken, I've actually been following your blog from the very beginning (I followed a link to the FBQ and bookmarked your feed). Please accept my most sincere congratulations and best wishes to your family for the new year.
Posted by: Paul | January 05, 2008 at 08:09 AM
That's pretty high praise for Miller, I must say.
Seriously, email me off-blog about PDX. We can chat.
Posted by: beth h | January 06, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Freewheel still had a lot of studded tires when I was in there today.
I need to put another frame together if I want to use them, so I'm still just using cross knobbies. Given the forecast for the next few days, I might really be wanting them soon...
Posted by: hereNT | January 06, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Hiawatha had several sets of the Kenda Klondike tires last time i was in there, to buy a set for myself. They have carbide studs like the Nokians, similar tread and size. I only have about 30 miles on mine, but so far so good, no slips on ice. They're nice tires.
Posted by: billc | January 09, 2008 at 01:41 PM