Retrobike Check: Isla Rowntree’s 1993 Race Bike

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At the Retrobike Show and Shine at the Malverns Classic, this yellow and red bespoke racing machine was on display. It’s one of Isla Rowntree’s own personal bikes, built to meet her precise ideas about what makes a good race bike, and a bike that fits. For those familiar with her children’s range of Islabikes, you’ll see how she carried these features over to the kids’ range. It’s new owner, Alex, talks us through how…

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Hannah Dobson

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I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones. More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments. I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.

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    BB
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    I’m loving these Malverns Retrobikes. Keep them coming!

     

    sanername
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    Is it my imagination or has that got quite a modern seat tube angle?

    Bruce
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    Nice bike, I had a ride on a friends bike that Isla Rowntree built for her. It rode nicer than the Kona Hei Hei I had at the time.
    Seriously nice bike.

    tthew
    Full Member

    Continental Cross Country tyres! I used to love those, did a race or two on them myself. 1.5 inch IIRC.

    Bruce
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    There are a pair of those tyres In the garage.

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