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Can you rent a Tandem from a bike hire shop anywhere near by . Some Tandems tend to wallow horribly when putting the power in . ( power transfer) We found it out when trying out the beginners models. In the end I purchased a Mtb Cannondale frame . Had it built up by Mercians . I ran out of...

I am retired does that count?

The hill in question is called Piston hill near Melbourne Derbyshire..it only has one junction on the left from a very minor road . Once the bottom is reached a gradual ascent follows . This slows you down . The Magura rim brakes are very effective they allow good modulation. I did not have a...

1 Stopped riding ours about 4 years ago. Missus and I did have a number of memorberal rides and tours. 2 Ours fitted in our Volvo d70. Front wheel out. 3 a drag brake is a must on the rear wheel .applied by the stoker . Beware of over heating rims on long descents. I fitted magura rim...

OK how about.....

Butchered by pervious owner. There are some muppets about . Pleased you got it removed..

Breedon on the hill priory church and views from

The visceral I read via the missus FB link regarding the involvement of any person riding a bicycle IN A RTC beggars belief. People seemed to of forgotten their acts and omissions have consequences especially when their are driving a motor vehicle of any type. A couple of weeks back a morning...

Pen and paper anyone.

Vernon's oak Sudbury Derbyshire. Thought to be at least 1,000 years old

Will post dimensions later today

This is the version I remember..

Has been treated to prevent wood worm .

Apart from the Jewel this was Carltons finest frame . Refurbished by Mercians a few years ago and rebuild by myself. 22.5 inches c/t. Headset included. Rear drop out was reset by a pervious owner . All original Chrome . Doubt you will find a better one . £350.00, no offers please. As a...