Recent content by moonlite

Well, quite. Because there is absolutely no direct connection between the semi-nude lass and "the all-steel bicycle". (And nil points to anyone suggesting she may be the local bike)

Excellent background -- thanks!

Hi @TheAntsPants -- hope all is well with you. I really like how this one rides -- it's had quite a hard life but the quality shines through.

Looking forward to hearing your story, Jed. I have a particular interest -- in 1954 my father and two mates cycled on singlespeeds with coaster brakes from Vancouver to Boston. I remember a few anecdotes from his journey, but we lost all the photos and local press cuttings when he died -- and...

Great score!

Sad but true. It would be great to hear more about your transcontinental ride, Jed -- and photos from the time would be awesome.

Keep it if you possibly can mate -- it's a lovely thing

I used to cycle to work at a US bank in Canary Wharf. There was one of these locked up in the basement cycle area which didn't move in the six years I worked there. I guess someone rode it to work one day and decided they didn't fancy riding home again.

ANZAC Day in Aus today. After the wreath-laying, I took off for a bit of a road/gravel session. Beautiful autumn day, bit breezy but took it easy and enjoyed the views. 26km, 237m climbing.

"This bicycle, called the 'RELATIVITY Special', if pedalled at 90rpm, is designed to travel faster than the speed of light. This is proven by a description of the gear ratios on the sheets seen on the wall behind it. One revolution of the pedals sends the bike 6 times around the earth. (It is...

Here's another Schumacher-labelled bike -- a bit more droolworthy https://www.halmo-automobilia.com/products/colnago-schumacher

I think it's awful but can't stop looking at it

Beautiful job. And laughed hard at your wife's comments regarding the use of your bed!