And yet no British bicycle that I've owed had a rear brake pedal. Mind you, I was into road racing, so there is that.
There are bikes, and there are bicycles.
Regarding motorbikes; you are correct now. Previously, until the mid-1970s or so, British built 'bikes' -- BSA, Triumph, Norton, Royal Enfield, etc. -- and some European models, had the shift lever on the right and the brake pedal on the left. It was the influx and popularity of Japanese 'bikes' -- Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki -- in particular that brought the standardisation.
Scrawler (October 18th, 2020)
Ah, with motorcycles I started in the 80s - mainly Japanese models.
My bikes are road bikes. Haven't had a bike with coaster brakes since 1968. I had a motorcycle too, but decided that as the owner of a small business with a family, it might not be a great idea to ride one. Besides, the season in Syracuse was decidedly limited.
What this has to do with posting or not, I don't know. But that's the way of threads on a pen forum.
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I post when the pen size or situation requires it. I like the look of a posted pen, it looks to me to be complete.
The only time I post a pen is when I photograph it for sale. I never post my own pens for writing.
I never post my desk pens.
eachan (October 7th, 2020)
I don't post my nice pens, I worry it might leave marks, especially over time. It looks nice though, and some pens can benefit from the extra length. Some poket pens you just have to post.
I never post. I usually take quick notes or the eventual signature, so just leaving the cap in the desk is easier.
I almost always post, especially standard size pens VS Sr or OS pens. The cap on the back end provides balance. The fact that a cap doesn't post properly is a common complaint, and suggests that posting is more the norm than not. How well the cap posts is a common question from potential buyers.
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Jon Szanto (October 8th, 2020), Ole Juul (October 8th, 2020)
I never post ever. I do not like the pen feeling heavy, plus I worry about scratches on the barrel of the pen!
I nearly always post regardless of pen size.
It seems to me you need something like this. Long and designed to post with a nice easy 3/4 turn thread to hold the cap on.
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Scrawler (October 12th, 2020)
If a post provides for a balanced writing experience, I am all for it. For example, my 25p Conklin Crescent filler essentially requires for me to post it. Bottom part of the barrel barely reaches the middle of my thumb and index finger. Other pens obviously are just outrageous to be posted, See Ranga Model 5 (love that pen). I think if a pen can be posted and remain balanced, it provides for a much nicer and fuller look. I enjoy showing off the cap of a pen in most cases and also not having to worry about holding on to it or just having it awkwardly sit on my desk. I do find, however, that some pens which seem to welcome posting actually provide a better writing experience without one, such as the Diplomat Aero. Looks great posted but feels better writing not posted.
Jon Szanto (October 12th, 2020)
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