Santa Cruz Carbon Tallboy 29er review

Lloyd’s new Santa Cruz Tallboy from Pedal and Spoke in Peaslake breaks cover in the Surrey Hills Read the rest…

Review – Kona Big Unit 29er – the Build & 1st ride

A Scandium Kona Big Unit 29er hardtail with sliding dropouts finds its way into Dave’s revolving bike collection Read the rest…

Salsa Spearfish – Build and first ride review

A review of the Salsa Spearfish, the latest full-sus 29er for Dave Read the rest…

Pipedream Sirius – Project Red

A cheap eBay purchase nets a rather fine Sirius Pipedream frame and the chance of a bit of customisation into Project Red!

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Specialized Stumpjumper M2 1999

This is JohnR’s Stumpjumper which he uses to great effect, mainly on the climbs!

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Intense Spider 29er – First ride

First impressions of the Intense Spider 29er, a 4 inch travel bike from the champions of VPP suspension and 29 inch wheels. Quite a combination.

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On-One Inbred 29er (slot dropout) singlespeed

My On-One 29er was the first of the batch that On-One sold as complete bikes at the end of 2007

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Orange Five custom (Dave’s 5!)

Based on a custom Red with sparkle lacquer frame my Five is made from a mixture of old and new bits.

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On One Inbred 456 in New Blue

This was a bit of an impulse purchase and the frame replaced a 456 in “That Blue” but bought mainly because the cable routing was under the top tube as opposed to on top.

Ridley Excalibur – Off-topic?

A breakdown of Tony’s Ridley Excalibur Carbon road bike

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Clockwork Orange 2007 – shades at the ready

A full rundown of Tony’s 2007 Clockwork Orange, number 102 of 200. So, limited edition then!

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Marin Muirwoods – freak bike

Road riding on the cheap with a recycled Marin Muirwoods frame and various donated parts

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