Recent content by Cantipads

What a beauty! I assume that’s not a 35 year old paint finish? Love the switchblades too, perfect!

My regular ride… sadly the head tube looks like it’s parting company from the down tube so might be time for one of us to retire.

That was me, bidding whilst drunk on a camping trip when I must have been feeling flush. I was unknowingly bidding against my bro who thought I’d want it but wouldn’t get any signal. I was after something I could ride but it’s such an icon I’m still bashing about on a Roberts xk2 for now...

Yup! An absolute gem! I had to have one careful ride before she was stripped down ready for some sensitive conservation work from mr Vaz (who was almost misty eyed when he saw it) - Full of great memories for him. Been too busy to get rolling but hope to track down hemming and Jo Burt as this...

Hi Carl, gorgeous build! I love those chunky Roberts decals. What’s the clearance like on that set up? I have what I’m told is an xk2 - I ride it a lot but have to run 1.6tyres. Someone mentioned it might be a different model (which I’d never heard of and have forgotten!) built for couriers...

She’s still going! I bought this from eBay years back with the intention of using the wheels on my team issue… well, that didn’t happen. The Marin is still hanging up because I ride this all the time. I’m so pleased to find this thread and glad it’s been such an appreciated bike. Still turns...