Our International Singlespeed Day post brought out some real gems, including Brad‘s Curtis S1 singlespeed MTB. This one’s a real beaut and Brad supplied a great rundown on the bike’s inception, so read on below for the full report!
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Grav. Grav. And Double Grav! the Bicycle Academy at Grinduro Scotland
Words by Jack Watney, photos by Adam Gasson
And now here they are! The most daredevil group of daffy frame builders to ever whirl their wheels in the WACKY RACES. Competing for the title of Grinduro’s wackiest frame builder. The bikes are approaching the starting line.
First, is the TBA GXC driven by Tom Sturdy. Next is paratrooper Will Barcode on the TBA Splat Grav. Flying through the air is the Rad Roamer piloted by Ted James. Maneuvering for position is Andy Carr on the Spoon Customs Fat Tracker and right on his tail is Pi Manson on his Caledonian Carrier.
Sneaking along last is the unmistakable Petor of Dear Susan Bicycles riding his award-winning ‘Mike Rotch’…
“Grav, Grav. And double Grav!”
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Chater Lea Returns with Made in UK Components and the Grand Tour Pedal
Those who dabbled in vintage bikes and components, the name Chater Lea will ring a bell. Their cottered cranks and other components were always in demand, including their “Sprint” pedals. At Bespoked UK earlier this month, Chater Lea revealed its first new product from the recently relaunched brand, the Grand Tour Pedal. These are made from high corrosion-resistant, marine-grade 316 and hardened 17-4PH stainless steel, giving the pedals an aesthetic more akin to a high-end watch, rather than a bicycle pedal. They will be available for purchase via Chater Lea’s website in the next five to six weeks at a price of £250. These pedals come with a lifetime original owner warranty. Check out more at Chater Lea and see more photos below.
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Kinoko Cycles: Death Spray Custom Saffron Road
London-based frame builder Saffron Frameworks recently had this bike painted by none other than Death Spray Custom. Coincidentally, this stainless steel road bike won Best in Show at Bespoked last weekend.
Head over to Kinoko Cycle’s Blog for more!
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Baum Cycles: Racing Martini Road
Baum are the king of the race car-inspired paint jobs and this Martini road is a perfect example, right down to the seat tube logo. Damn! See more of this insanely-dialed road bike at Baum’s Flickr or catch them at the UK Handmade Bicycle Show this weekend.
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Reynolds 921: A Framebuilder’s Perspective – Ted James
Bespoked UK has been working with Reynolds on a series of videos interviewing framebuilders who use 921 on their projects. The first of which being Ted James, aka Super Ted!
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Donhou Bicycles: Sparky’s Road Bike
I’ve been chatting with Tom at Donhou Bicycles over the past few months. Originally they were supposed to come to the NAHBS but visa problems got in the way. Well, the guys are still kicking and are ramping up for the Bespoked Bristol show. Tom shared with me their most recent work, Sparky’s road bike.
Check out more below.
