Sad to hear today that David Wrath-Sharman of Highpath died yesterday evening after a long and difficult illness.
For those of us old enough to have been riding in the mid-80s, his high class off-road bikes were elusive and unattainable things of wonder.
While they were not destined to be the genetic precursors of the mountain bike, they are still hugely capable and graceful cross-country bicycles.
With his background in fine art, sculpture and engineering, his bikes are full of quietly elegant design and practical efficiency.
I have the honour of owning one of his 1985 creations.
All the best,
For those of us old enough to have been riding in the mid-80s, his high class off-road bikes were elusive and unattainable things of wonder.
While they were not destined to be the genetic precursors of the mountain bike, they are still hugely capable and graceful cross-country bicycles.
With his background in fine art, sculpture and engineering, his bikes are full of quietly elegant design and practical efficiency.
I have the honour of owning one of his 1985 creations.
All the best,
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