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The Cactus Tongue bike storage

Posted on 16 May, 2015 by doug

I came across the rather nice Cactus Tongue bike storage solution at Spin London and had the privilege of chatting to the developers Jon Taylor and David Morgan.  What you see here is the stainless steel version with protective leather … Continue reading →

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Bamboo bicycle frame – tempting!

Posted on 1 January, 2015 by doug

I could be so tempted with one of these bamboo bicycle frames. First off, this strikes me as being a realistic and viable material for a bike frame and one that challenges convention. Straight away I like the idea of challenging … Continue reading →

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Brooks Limited Edition Swallow

Posted on 6 May, 2014 by doug

I came across the interesting, timeless and curious Brooks Swallow saddle, produced as a limited edition.  In the case of the photograph below, this is one of the 2007 models where just 999 were made. Alternative colours have also been … Continue reading →

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Tale of the stolen bamboo bike

Posted on 30 January, 2014 by doug

I have blogged before about alternative bicycle frame materials, including bamboo.  No surprise then this recent story caught my eye.  Here’s Hugh Allman, a cyclist in East London who had made his unique frame himself and was understandably distressed when … Continue reading →

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Cardboard bike

Posted on 17 October, 2012 by doug

A bicycle made from cardboard?  How green, how cool, wacky and well, cardboard – is it possible?  Read on….. Israeli inventor Izhar Gafni rides his cardboard bicycle in Moshav Ahituv in central Israel. The bicycle, made almost entirely of cardboard, … Continue reading →

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