My wife say's...

[Gunk]

Just back for a quick blast around Bath on mine.

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Sion Hill nearly killed me!

You must have a photo of it outside Royal Crescent

 

[EltonFrog]

You must have a photo of it outside Royal Crescent

I forgot to take my phone with me. A few years ago the Fragrant MrsP and I cycled from Reading to Bath along the Kennet & Avon canal on normal bikes. We were booked to stay at the Royal Crescent hotel. You should have seen their faces when we turned up muddy and wet!

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[Gunk]

I forgot to my phone with me. A few years ago the Fragrant MrsP and I cycled from Reading to Bath along the Kennet & Avon canal on normal bikes. We were booked to stay at the Royal Crescent hotel. You should have seen there faces when we turned up muddy and wet!

Stayed there about 20 years ago, lovely hotel

 

[EltonFrog]

This is odd

January 2023

January 2024.
If I’d known yesterday, I could’ve rounded the total up.

 

[EckyH]

The year in line 67 irritates me a bit - is it just a typo or is it a "distance loan" from the future?

E.

 

[EltonFrog]

The year in line 67 irritates me a bit - is it just a typo or is it a "distance loan" from the future?

E.

lol! It’s a typo I never noticed that. 😂

 

[Deafie]

A few gratuitous photos of the B with some additions. Decathlon bottle bag, Brooks Brown B17, QuadLock phone holder, an ‘Off Yer Bike’ carry handle and a Brompton back pack bag, which is utterly brilliant. Other additions; The Brompton tool kit is in the frame and the EZ clamp springs are on the clamps.
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Bonus phots of my 55 year old Dawes Kingpin.

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Is that bag on the Dawes new or NOS? I want one for my Raleigh

 

[EltonFrog]

Is that bag on the Dawes new or NOS? I want one for my Raleigh

That bag is NOS, it took me 13 years to find it, it was still in its plastic wrap with labels. It cost more than the bike.

 

[Deafie]

Ahh! lucky find and in the right colour too. It really looks the business. I'll keep looking

 

[Tenkaykev]

Another 6 months under the belt, another 250 miles of mostly utility rides and short commutes, the bike has been particularly useful when I have to transport mini buses to and from garages for services etc, I can drive to the bus park, put the bike in the passenger well, leave bus at garage, cycle to office, sod about there, and return.
Did that today in the cold bright sun, a little over 12 miles of fun riding.

I no longer have the gear rattle which is good, the bike is a joy to ride.

The Fragrant Mrs P and I are in the early stages of planning the second part of our Danube ride for later in the year.

I love these little bikes.

Looking back to those initial photo's I see the carry handle has a made in the Uk label? I purchased one from Ebay a few years ago but it was a bit naff. Where did you purchase yours?

 

[EltonFrog]

Looking back to those initial photo's I see the carry handle has a made in the Uk label? I purchased one from Ebay a few years ago but it was a bit naff. Where did you purchase yours?

https://www.offyerbike.com/

A most excellent bit of kit.

 

[EltonFrog]

Ahh! lucky find and in the right colour too. It really looks the business. I'll keep looking

I bought this period correct Midland Case Company rear bag for my Dawes Kingpin, brand-new old stock and it’s in its sealed wrapper with original price-tag.

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[EltonFrog]

I was having a bit bother with Brompton gears yesterday, I gave given everything a good clean as it was a bit mucky around the derailleur and the gear indicator had move I adjusted the adjusty doodads and all is well.

 

[404 Not Found Anywhere]

https://www.offyerbike.com/

A most excellent bit of kit.

I bought the EZ Clamp springs shortly after seeing your earlier post, they work so well I’d forgotten that I’d fitted them! Now I feel another purchase coming on, the On Yer Shoulder handle looks like it could help an old weakling carry my folded B. through the building and up the stairs to my office. I’ll ask my minion and see what he says.


(PS in case anyone is worried that I’m a monstrous tyrant, I am the minion and Brompton porter!)

 

[EltonFrog]

Bijou updatette.
Turned over 1500 miles on the B today, with a very quick cobweb blower of a ride today, just five miles up the hill and back.
It’s been to six countries, ridden 50-60 miles days, loads of useful utility rides instead of using the car, and I’ve only been refused entry in one establishment in 18 months. ( I’m looking at you Italica in Seville😤) . I love this silly little bike.