I'll start by apologising for posting an Inbred but I'll explain why it's not so out of keeping as first seems.
A bit of background - I've owned a couple of On-Ones (departed Pompino, still have Ti Cross) and while they are decent bikes they have some quite pronounced quirks that make them not quite right. However the chance came to own an original Inbred (i.e. no disc mounts) and bored on a Friday lunchtime at work I went for it.
It was in a bit of a sorry state when I got it, probably never ridden offroad, possibly cleaned only slightly more often and with plenty of scuffs (I had to put a lot of stickers on to hide the worst). It came with a new rigid fork though and with a few bits and pieces in the shed I got it ready for it's first ride (this evening).
Now here's where the retro inspired bit comes in. Take away the decals (and yes, I know the downtube one is upside down!) and it could be a bike from 10 years or more ago - long, low top tube? Check. Wishbone seat stays? Check. Rigid forks? Check. Loads of seatpost? Check. Longish, lowish stem? Check. Flat, narrow bars? Check. Rim brake only? Check.
Of course all this would be irrelevant but for the ride which was great - I can certainly see why Inbreds became popular (although not sure about the new, 'improved' ones). Real shame that the short, rim brake only forks are no longer available as they track brilliantly.
But the best bit? When all was said and done the whole bike cost me £23, makes the ride even sweeter!
A bit of background - I've owned a couple of On-Ones (departed Pompino, still have Ti Cross) and while they are decent bikes they have some quite pronounced quirks that make them not quite right. However the chance came to own an original Inbred (i.e. no disc mounts) and bored on a Friday lunchtime at work I went for it.
It was in a bit of a sorry state when I got it, probably never ridden offroad, possibly cleaned only slightly more often and with plenty of scuffs (I had to put a lot of stickers on to hide the worst). It came with a new rigid fork though and with a few bits and pieces in the shed I got it ready for it's first ride (this evening).
Now here's where the retro inspired bit comes in. Take away the decals (and yes, I know the downtube one is upside down!) and it could be a bike from 10 years or more ago - long, low top tube? Check. Wishbone seat stays? Check. Rigid forks? Check. Loads of seatpost? Check. Longish, lowish stem? Check. Flat, narrow bars? Check. Rim brake only? Check.
Of course all this would be irrelevant but for the ride which was great - I can certainly see why Inbreds became popular (although not sure about the new, 'improved' ones). Real shame that the short, rim brake only forks are no longer available as they track brilliantly.
But the best bit? When all was said and done the whole bike cost me £23, makes the ride even sweeter!
