Category Archives: Bikes

I’m often amazed at the behaviour of people. I see people heading into the local sun tanning salon and I wonder if they are aware that using these devices has the same risk of getting skin cancer as sunbathing. And … Continue reading →

I was going to start this blog with the words “there aren’t many fat bikers about these days” but then I thought that would not be very politically correct, mainly with respect to bikers who have scoffed too many pies/scones/bacon … Continue reading →

It’s been a long wait for this part to arrive but it’s finally here and installed on the Trek Farley fat bike. I ordered the Trek Farley specific front rack at the end of April but supply issues kept me … Continue reading →

With all the different elements now all falling into place, it was time to make another long overdue fat biking video. The new fat bike was ready and willing, a lava red Trek Farley 9.6, the new video camera had … Continue reading →

Do you ever find yourself longing for those days gone by when you were engaged in something immensely exciting and totally enjoyable? Do you ever find yourself wishing you could re-create those long lost but not forgotten times? That’s where … Continue reading →

The Brompton G Line arrived yesterday evening, resplendent in matt adventure orange and black. The G Line, henceforth known as Mr G, might be considered the big brother of the standard folding Brompton, larger 20″ wheels and chunky tyres, larger … Continue reading →

Temptation is never very far away. That second helping of your mum’s home-made rhubarb crumble with ice cream. That delicious looking fruit scone in the bakery window. That last Kit-Kat resting alone on the fridge shelf. Yes, temptation is never … Continue reading →

With my latest project complete, converting my Brompton C Line Urban 2-speed to single speed, I have another project idea in mind. I love the simplicity, smoothness and joy of riding a single speed Brompton and find myself intrigued about … Continue reading →

Some people treat bicycles solely as a mode of transport, a means of travelling from point A to point B and back again. Some have no interested in how their bicycle is performing, whether there is enough air in the … Continue reading →