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Comment by olloyd1 on October 7, 2010 at 2:56pm

O.K. this tweed monster is getting to big. I think I'll have to start a competing ride. Wearing mostly leather and soiled denim, the "ne'er do well" ride will pace the tweed tides, harassing the gentlemen and ladies while swilling cheap beer and scaring the straights
up dates to follow.

Comment by globalguy on October 7, 2010 at 7:45am

A hearty thank you to the nearly 2 dozen nutters & nutettes who joined us the Last of The Summer Tweed Rides, our first ever jaunt into those scary western 'burbs!

Also, I'd like to let all and sundry know about a wonderful opportunity to enthusiastically support the tweedy invasion of Indiana!

"...all the right kinds of cyclists know that partaking of a TWEED RIDE is the mark of a refined wheelman and wheelwoman. Be it a coat or skirt, hunting cap, or jaunty plus-fours, noble sheep happily give up their wool to be bathed in pure Scottish water, milled by pure Scottish people, and donned by pure Scottish (for a day) pedalists.

Of course, you can also just wear the usual, but ride nevertheless! We celebrate this sartorial Scottish cycling splendor with a TWEED RIDE!! Have done with denim, lycra, or spandex for INDYCOG’s first TWEED RIDE!

In the fine tradition of “slow biking” that the British Empire gifted to the world of cycling, the TWEED RIDE will perambulate upon the happy streets of Indy in fine fashion and will thrill all with displays of TWEED, biking prowess, tea, feats of strength, and a very noble sense of haughtiness. Come one and all of all ages!"

Comment by John on October 3, 2010 at 3:57pm

Another great Tweed Ride. If you missed it, see what it was like:

http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/albums/last-of-the-summer-tweed-r...

Comment by Megan Klawitter on September 29, 2010 at 10:44am

I actually chose this frame because I'm 5'10" and was having a hell of a time finding a vintage step through big enough for me! I can certainly attest it's not a light bike... I still <3 her, though!

Comment by Alan Lloyd on September 29, 2010 at 9:11am

Don't know really and don't think so - or, at least, I don't think there is a significant weight difference!

The original Sprites were produced in 1967 and came with the Sturmey-Archer 2x3=5-speed hub and a Prestube rack and had the same frame, etc., as the Sports - so, if anything, they weighed a little more!

Megan's is one of the line of what were first called Sprite27 in the 1970s, as they had 27" x 1-1/4 wheels.

Traditionally Sprites were always meant to be 5-speeds, but then they came out with a front derailleur equipped 10-speed, so that plan went right out of the window!

Whilst most of the 1970s Sprites came equipped with derailleurs, there were 3-speeds available - you just don't see them as often.

The Sprite27s, etc., are good for taller people as they could be had with larger frames than the Sports, I believe?

Comment by globalguy on September 29, 2010 at 8:47am

Alan, just a question that's been buzzin' around the ole'noggin: why were they called Sprites? Smaller (or lighter) frames?

Comment by Megan Klawitter on September 29, 2010 at 8:41am

Awesome, thanks Alan! I've poked around on Sheldon's site before but it's a little overwhelming when I don't know where to start! What a great ad (and fabulous colour)!

Comment by Alan Lloyd on September 29, 2010 at 8:12am

Megan, that colo(u)r was introduced in 1977 and the Sprites were, me-thinks, gone not long after that?
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/catalogs/1977/pages/10-77...

Comment by Megan Klawitter on September 29, 2010 at 7:28am

Frida, my Raleigh Sprite (no idea on the year though...)

Comment by Caitlin on September 23, 2010 at 5:00pm

If anyone needs a primer, episodes of LOTSW can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/KYLEROB19.

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