The British bike thread

Johnboy · Feb 29, 2024

Imlach said:
So defensive and tense. I think we need to investigate whether or not these bicycles truly spark joy, if they're merely giving you stress and anxiety, perhaps it is best to consider a friendly departure? Declutter.

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NO!

I am not stressed (twitch) or tense (nervous tic) in any way. Furthermore I have instructed my gamekeepers to shoot on sight if they see you hanging around the tent again.

non-fixie · Feb 29, 2024

My favourite British bike: a mid-eighties(?) Roy Thame touring bike. Bought it as a bare frameset and built with some of my favourite parts.

Gtpulse · Feb 29, 2024

Not the best photos but the most efficient way I could find all my British ones in my photo album!

non-fixie · Feb 29, 2024

A very rusty 1976 Raleigh Super Course MkII. These get good reviews on American forums, but were never sold here in Holland, I believe. So when an American import popped up for sale locally in my size, I decided my life would not be complete without it.

A very labour-intensive project I still need to finish.

Guinessisgoodforyou · Feb 29, 2024

@non-fixie Love a nice Raleigh. That has real potential.
@Gtpulse You make me feel normal

some gorgeous bikes there.
Keep them coming gents. Always great to see.
@Frankenorange You are the designated cultural officer, feel free to share what piques your interest. If it's English it's in.

benjabbi · Feb 29, 2024

I have nothing actually made in Britain

Now I feel like I have betrayed my roots and will have to quickly address the situation.
Luckily Ebay is but a click away.

Frankenorange · Feb 29, 2024

Here is some very british classic time trial home movie action. The 1978 TT champs for men and women. The age of drillium, 2000psi tubs, cups of tea from before the phrase 'HOW MUCH!?!' was invented, cool cars that looked different to each other, and all filmed on something that would have weighed 20kgs. Chapeau that man!