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Another local bike shop closed the shutters for it's last last the other week . It had been trading since the 80's. That leaves Derby with four , two of which are part of major chains . I think maintenance , repairs in only venture left. One local to me does a roaring trade and...

As a subscriber to their mailing ,news , products . I received an invite to a factory open day on Saturday 14 June . This is the first time the company has done this in their long history. It should make for an interesting day out.

Add a boiler and you have the ultimate steam punk ride .flex as you go .

Wondering if anyone has anyone actually built a frame out copper gas pipe tubes. Left un painted it would look quite something.

^^^ I am just heading off to my local recycling centre , bound to find a basic mtb I don't see many sports bikes anymore. 15 years ago I would often come home with one .

I purchased it along while back from Nigel Scott at campy oldie . It was new old stock , and came with full chrome tange forks . It sat on top of a wardrobe for a good number of years before I built it up. I have always been interested in unusual frame designs and the Kirk fitted right in...

I know all about an aging back. A couple of years back I had the steerer tube replaced on my Mercain. Looks a bit odd but works for me .

Recently I removed a chainset from raleigh arena ,in vgc , chrome excellent . The downside was the weight. I could of used it as a boat anchor.

No honestly, .A disorganised shed really bugs me . A place for everything and everything in its place . I do shuffle things round now and then, in order to get more in . Slowly thinning some stuff down..... Then suddenly more appears??!!

Parts department ready for audit.

Coughs quietly

Shed happens I guess.

Nope , I was club freewheel champion two years on the run . This used to take place at either Longcliffe or piston hill both of which are in Derbyshire. Cranks had cotton tied to one of the seat stays to prevent any cheating.

Keep me out of this, I am busy cleaning windows .

Illusion? I keep telling the missus the amount of bikes she thinks I have is actually a mirage caused by a small number of highly polished bikes .

Audit Audit.....Audit .....somebody call the mods , this post is bang out of order,,,l,,,!,,,,,,,!!!!!! My missus might see it and start making stupid suggestions On how many bikes I actually need . This simply won't do .

What sort of vest did you buy..... chilly out this morning.

Whilst out on my bike the other day [you know cycling] I came across a friend who was manager at a well known local bike shop . Looking at my bike he said " I see you have crossed to the dark side " observing my disc brakes. I replied" not really....l can now stop before I get there ".

IF one had 42 you would discover the meaning of life. ..🤩 Reaches for the pan galactic gargle blaster

"Out of touch with modern cycling" Well yes I definitely am......I can't keep up with anyone, anymore. As for passing anyone, that doesn't even register in my thought process.