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[Closed] New bike.Possibly the most niche bike on STW. Big wheel single speed content.

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I just bought this.

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It's a modern reproduction, complete with pedal reflectors, Shimano brake and upside down BMX handlebars.

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I haven't ridden it yet. I had a go, but the step is too close to the tyre and too smooth to scoot it along safely. I need to extend it back and add a grip surface.

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Posted : 12/05/2013 6:23 pm
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You ever take it off any sweet jumps?


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 6:24 pm
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DO A BACKFLIP!


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 6:26 pm
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Never mind doing a back flip, [b]not[/b] doing a front flip is going to be the challenge.


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 6:27 pm
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When it kills you can I have your bikes... but not that one. ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 6:30 pm
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Does it run tubeless?


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 6:33 pm
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Not only tubeless, valveless as well. ๐Ÿ˜›


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 6:34 pm
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The dream:
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The reality (from 35 seconds):


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 6:38 pm
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I don't see a map holder..?


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 8:30 pm
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Question is WHY?


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 8:32 pm
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awesome ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 8:36 pm
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If you riding in the northwood lane area of Bewdley let me know, would love to see one of those


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 8:58 pm
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That's fantastic. Well done MTG.


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 9:02 pm
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Mine's recumbent and folds. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Posted : 12/05/2013 9:03 pm
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have a look here - http://penniesinthepark.co.uk/

its next weekend at Thoresby Hall, North Notts

article on local news website - http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/lifestyle/columnists/riding-high-in-world-record-bike-attempt-1-5659261

if the weather is ok I plan to go and have a look.


 
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Just read a article in this months Cycling Active on Penny Farthings,seems like a brake is not a good idea when learning as grabbing a fistful will definetly end in a face plant and from a good height too.

I would love to have a go on one though.


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 9:57 pm
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Epicyclo... There's something about your 'second' saddle that gives me the willies, as it were ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 12/05/2013 10:10 pm
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I praise The Lord that gears were invented.


 
Posted : 13/05/2013 4:12 am
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Wot
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For...

It would more rad if the fork was a Lefty. ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 13/05/2013 9:03 am
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I had one of the original big hits. They seem to have got rid of the specialized decals on this new one?

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Posted : 13/05/2013 9:40 am
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absolutely superb MTG, when i win the lotto i shall have one in my garage.


 
Posted : 13/05/2013 9:58 am
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You'll be able to race it on the Church Street climb (if they do it this year).....like this guy a few years back ๐Ÿ˜€

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Posted : 13/05/2013 10:08 am
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Now that's a 69er!


 
Posted : 13/05/2013 10:14 am
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No valves!? What do you align the logos with to stop the wheels exploding?


 
Posted : 13/05/2013 10:30 am
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Get practicing... And enter this... I'm in the Foldies Race ๐Ÿ˜†

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Posted : 16/05/2013 6:50 pm
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I'd like to see how big the the jig is for Truing that front wheel.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 6:52 pm
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littlegirlbunny

Is that Dave Preece of Worcs St. Johns? I've seen him out on his a number of times round Worcester...


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 6:55 pm