I nipped down to the shops on my Micro Pro Carbon Scooter today. I picked it up from Andy at @BornExtreme in Hinckley. It's one of an unknown number made and at just a smidgen over 2kg is the lightest on the market. The route I took was about a mile and although I walk the dog every morning and night, eat pretty healthily and ride a bike when I can.. It was bloody knackering. I must admit, I … [Read more...] about The World’s Lightest Micro Scooter
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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
My Old Mini
I was sad to see it go. Can't remember why I sold it now. Perhaps because I was doing longer distances and even though A to B was always awesome fun, there is only so long you can hold a smile. … [Read more...] about My Old Mini