May 2012
15 posts
Bobby's Pug
He’s really pushing the boat out with his Pugsley build. I can’t wait to have a go on this when it’s done!
Snowboard + Snowbike
sweet, sweet modz
Shop Mascots
Skulls and incense. What’s not to like?
Track tools
I rode the track bike today. Minimal tools makes me a happy guy! I’m convinced when I go touring I’ll cut the handle off my toothbrush.
Double Take
2 sets of chainstays makes perfect sense, no?
Jacob's Steelset
Some things are just too cool not to blog. This was shot today as our boy Jacob Knill was pressing his latest upgrade; a Chris King Steelset. 16mm cup depth, and made from machined stainless steel. This will outlast the cockroaches.
Pining for the shop
Some of you know I used to be a luthier. Heading up home recently and seeing my workshop sitting un-used made me want for some sawdust in my hair. One day, again…
A trip to the North
I’m up North at the moment visiting family and friends… but I couldn’t let at least one thing bikey slip in to the trip. Dolan bikes are well known in the UK cycling scene, especially amongst the track riders and their head office/warehouse facility is just a couple of miles from my family home. I called in, met Terry and talked bikes for half an hour yesterday.
Product Review: Vulpine merino T-shirt
Working in a bike shop that sells cycling clothing, I hear a lot of “best material for this is…” and “you can’t possibly cycle without…”. Generally it’s all bollocks. Those of you who know me will agree I’m not really in to clothes, especially ones that have only one purpose. I cycle centuries in denim cut offs, for example, and I certainly...
