BoTM Bike of The Month September 2025 - now taking entries

[1552]

1552's ode to Barrie Clarke's 1996 Team Titanium Raleigh.

No build thread to speak of unfortunately

 

[27motorhead]

So we now have the battle of Cazza vs. Bazza!

 

[Rambo Mambo]

So we now have the battle of Cazza vs. Bazza!

Actual raced bike v tribute.

 

[27motorhead]

Actual raced bike v tribute.

with you on that one @Rambo Mambo

 

[dinozoiks]

This has started to become a collection of mini build threads. This nominations thread is pretty much just a, here's my bike + link to build thread, plus two pics max, as per the OP. Collage pics aren't really a thing here either, just two pics of the bike, preferably with the first one being the chosen image for the poll thread. A build thread isn't a prerequisite for entering but, if you have one, that's the place for extra details and more pics.

Can I ask @Thias @Rambo Mambo @A_Guy_Called_Graham @dinozoiks @Jussa and @stocko to amend your posts accordingly.

Much appreciated all

Bang on. Sorted.

 

[Thias]

Didn't think a few lines of introduction would do any harm. On the contrary. Just a bike name and two pics seem quite boring to me. Not much incentive to even look into this thread if there is no text to introduce the bikes. Me personally, I find the storys around the bikes just as important as the bikes themselves. At least sometimes. There are bikes that are very cool just in of themseves. Bc they have all the expensive stuff stuck on. But sometimes the raw bike itself seems boring at first glance but it has a killer story behind it. I feel you'd cut those out of the completion by just showing a picture and giving a link to the build thread. Bc let's be honest - most won't bother klicking if the pic doesn't impress.
But hey! I'm not making the rules here.

 

[Jussa]

This has started to become a collection of mini build threads. This nominations thread is pretty much just a, here's my bike + link to build thread, plus two pics max, as per the OP. Collage pics aren't really a thing here either, just two pics of the bike, preferably with the first one being the chosen image for the poll thread. A build thread isn't a prerequisite for entering but, if you have one, that's the place for extra details and more pics.

Can I ask @Thias @Rambo Mambo @A_Guy_Called_Graham @dinozoiks @Jussa and @stocko to amend your posts accordingly.

Much appreciated all

Amended satis, although I do like to read the intro's kind sets the scene. But rules is rules

 

[dinozoiks]

I guess the grey area is… “is BOTM best story or physically the best bike?” and is it the mix that’s important? It’s for the rest of us to choose to dive in to the details or simply marvel in the metal bits. Seems to police itself fairly well. Nudges graciously accepted. Either way, there’s some cracking bikes, it’s just a bit of fun, so may the best one win!

 

[27motorhead]

I guess the grey area is… “is BOTM best story or physically the best bike?” and is it the mix that’s important? It’s for the rest of us to choose to dive in to the details or simply marvel in the metal bits. Seems to police itself fairly well. Nudges graciously accepted. Either way, there’s some cracking bikes, it’s just a bit of fun, so may the best one win!

For some it's a beauty show and what was/is the closest to their dream bike from BITD or now. For me I love a good build thread and detail of how they got there. I accept in some cases they got the bike how it was and didn't need to do any further work, so a build thread doesn't exist or is minimal.

From a Moderators POV keeping the thread clean/punchy, by entrants supplying just x2 photos, name/brief description and link to build thread (if one exists) gives all the bikes a level playing field.

Mindful that I don't derail this thread as it should be all about the bikes!!!