Cross Crazy 1950s

Just came across this on Cross Crazy.

"Its as much running as it is running, like."



"There's Wes. That's Garlic - he manges a Tesco store now. He had a transplant..."

Traffic Cycle Design

Inspiration.

http://trafficbikes.com/bicycles/

Especially the Lianna Longtail.  Everyone needs a bike that can give lifts.  And the Spencer Mountain Single speed, and the Coupled Cross...

On One?

Brant Richards re-joined On One today, after 2 years away doing Ragley and working for Chain Reaction Cycles...and now once again I find myself browsing the On One site designing a bike that I can afford.

Affordability is so much easier to justify when a bike is versatile.  So I'm building an easily serviced commuter that doesn't mind being left out in the rain.  Looks amazing, but plain enough to deter thieves.  Is excellent, no, breath taking, off road.  Endlessly practical for year long touring trips in South America and Asia.  Light enough to race, but strong enough to last a life time...  arse.

Actually, I'm in the mood to rebuild my ancient Raleigh Sprint in to a bit of a town bike.  Just need some bigger tyres and a riser handlebar.

New

Wow, its been ages.  New job is very great.  Steep learning curve, as expected, and no hiding among the team for a few months, either.  There is no team - so straight in at the deep end.

Been getting in to fine tea and learning to make coffee properly.  Milk is now used only on cereal and in white sauce for pasta.  More beverages, later.

New commute to work is practically a freewheel on the way in, and a steep sprint on the way home.  Met some great people recently.  People in to bikes, food, tea and coffee.  Going to pitch our tea to Lookmumnohands in a few weeks.  Shame the Tour has already finished.  But what a Tour?  Andy, you were robbed last year - but this year we saw some pretty poor character.  Nice one Evans.  Shame Wiggins crashed out.  I was hoping for a repeat of the '09 race, when it was like the Cav and Wig show.  Mr Thomas looks good for the future - but stay on the track for 2012, that's my advice.

New favourite teas:  Pouchong, Mi Lan Dan Cong, Roasted Long Juan Tie Guan Yin, Raw Puerh.
Still digging mint, too.

One day I'm going to learn to manual like a 4xer.  In the mean time I better learn to jump.

More Mountain Biking Videos
Video lifted from Hard Tail Nation.

Receipt Racer

receipt racer from d_effekt on Vimeo.

As found on Today and Tomorrow. Thanks to Boneshaker for the link.