When I added 'Customize a motorbike' to my #40at40 list I was not thinking of any motorbike. I was of course thinking of my own. As I touched upon in a previous blog post, some people change their motorbike every year. If a bike is well looked after, the trade-in price or money from a private sale can go a long way to securing the latest model. There are I'm sure a heap of reasons for people … [Read more...] about 004 – Customize a Motorbike
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Brompton With Solar
Triumph Scrambler 900 Pannier
Having traded in my BMW GS650F for a Triumph Scrambler 900 I have not missed anything other than the capacity to carry my tech. I have got round this in two ways. One is to fit a removable tail pack to the rear rack which can carry all my camera gear and lenses. And the other main solution which is all I need 90% of the time is to buy and fit the official Triumph Scrambler 900 … [Read more...] about Triumph Scrambler 900 Pannier
Pimp My Brompton
OK, so I have not had my bike a week and i'm already messing with it. I'm keen to make what is a standard-ish model my own. Customize it a little i guess.Last night I added a Brooks saddle and handle grips. Leather wears with age and should mould to my hands and bum. No doubt it will after time.. after we all get 'broken in'. I had a mind to camouflage the frame but am having second … [Read more...] about Pimp My Brompton
Brompton S3L-X
I have a new bike. It's a Brompton S3L-X and so far I am chuffed to bits with it. I've had bikes for as long as I can remember. I remember my first proper bike. A Raleigh Budgie with stabilisers. After that a Raleigh Striker. Then BMX's before my Dad decided to take the family on a madcap european cycle ride and equipped me with a hand built tourer from Cresswell Cycles in … [Read more...] about Brompton S3L-X