Jem
Viscount
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Post by Jem on May 6, 2023 21:00:45 GMT
It's for a smaller person than me unfortunately - but a great jersey and NOS ebay link here |
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Post by brianbutler on May 7, 2023 11:49:37 GMT
KP Crisps, the breakfast of champions, surpassed only by the "Coke & Donut" training regimen.
Brian
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on May 7, 2023 13:31:02 GMT
KP Crisps, the breakfast of champions, surpassed only by the "Coke & Donut" training regimen. Brian I have only seen KP Crisps on television, the show Top Gear to be exact. I visited the KP Crisp website and as I suspected, our British cousins are fed very similar "healthy" snack food to what we get from Fritolay on this side of the pond. I admit to loving Pepper Bellies (Fritos smothered in chili, cheese, peppers and onions). A great camping comfort dish, I haven't had this tasty repast in years; perhaps I would, if I still rode long bike tours.
Cheers Jim
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Post by cusqueno on May 9, 2023 10:14:21 GMT
At £89 asking price, fortunately too small for me too. Although the seller is prepared to consider offers. In the UK, KP is mainly known as a leading brand for salted and dry-roasted peanuts, still current. KP Crisps were not a well-known brand and I don't think they are around now. Perhaps the tie-in with Viscount was part of a launch campaign? See www.kpsnacks.com/our-brands/ |
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Post by cusqueno on Jun 2, 2023 16:01:21 GMT
Checking up to see if this top was still on eBay (it is), I saw this one, located in Hershey (!) Pennsylvania. Still seems a bit pricey at $72, but a US buyer not having to pay transatlantic postage, might find it reasonable. Doesn't look like a factory team product, but quite nice: "“Viscount” advertising on front. Has back pockets. Tag reads "Jones Cyclewear". Yamaha advertising on back neck. Aerospace Cycles advertising on both sleeves. Cyclist name "Brian Ober" on reverse. Approx a Men's US M or L. Approx 18" from armpit to armpit across the chest and 27" from back collar to bottom hem. Neat patch "National Century - L.A.W. Sept 1978". Nice graphics. No rips, holes." |
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Post by brianbutler on Jun 2, 2023 18:26:44 GMT
Jones Cyclewear! If I am not mistaken, they were located in Fitchburg, Mass. I bought my first pair of merino wool cycling shorts from them in about 1981 and they lasted at least 10 years. I went to their "factory" and it turned out to be a one-person operation run out of an old house in Fitchburg. Jim, you might be able to add credence to this from your Bicycling Magazine collection. They always placed a small ad near the back of the mag. I would say 1980-1983 for sure. Brian |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jun 2, 2023 19:35:30 GMT
Jones Cyclewear! If I am not mistaken, they were located in Fitchburg, Mass. I bought my first pair of merino wool cycling shorts from them in about 1981 and they lasted at least 10 years. I went to their "factory" and it turned out to be a one-person operation run out of an old house in Fitchburg. Jim, you might be able to add credence to this from your Bicycling Magazine collection. They always placed a small ad near the back of the mag. I would say 1980-1983 for sure. Brian I live to serve!
As for jerseys for sale, I found this ad and (maybe same but different price) this ad on eBay. Sadly, both are too small for this old man.
Cheers Jim
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Post by brianbutler on Jun 3, 2023 1:20:47 GMT
Unbelievable. Thanks, Jim. It is Lunenburg, MA, not Fitchburg. They are a few miles apart. The house doesn't look as I remember, but I suppose in 40+ years there may have been some remodeling. Here is the Jones Cyclewear headquarters and sewing nook:
Brian
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Post by edwardto on Jun 3, 2023 9:48:43 GMT
I guess "no rips, holes" means there are no rips but there are holes, as there seem to be a couple of holes where clothes moths have been busy.
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