Bobbin Bikes

We have received nearly all of our Bobbin bike order now. 

These bikes have all the style and look of the vintage bikes but they are built to modern standards and with freely available parts. This means that the bikes that we are struggling to repair due to not being up to standard can be replaced with these stunning and affordable bikes. 

But maybe the best addition to the range are the 'shopper' style bikes!

These shopper bikes come in 3 colours and they are again built to last and priced well at £299.

Why not pop down and take a look at the range.

Ritch@KR

What I found in Shred Mag...

I was flicking through the latest issue of Shred Magazine and stumbled across this article about the Yeti Tribe Meet of which happened 23-24 June. As you will have seen, we do a fair amount of Yeti bikes so this caught my interest but it wasn't the rather nice retro bike that prompted the blog post.. Seeing the Bullseye cranks on the bike sparked a thought...

We only have a bag full on Bullseye spare parts! (I suspect that its the last new old stock in the country)

We have axles, some hubs (front and rear) and other retro lovely-ness!

If you are trying to repair any old parts or are thinking of sourcing some old bits, give us a call. All of it is for sale and you will need to get in touch to see what we have... we are not putting it on the website any time soon :-) 01926 430211

Ritch@KR

Custom Colnago Master X-Lite.

This is beautiful.

Custom Spec-ed and built here in store!

This bike has all sorts of lovely polished goodies hanging off it, where do we start??

Well lets start with the frame and fork. As to be expected with the Master, formed tubing and chrome lugs with hand pained gold detailing and the same can be said for the fork. Wheels where hand built in store. Chris King hubs on DT spokes and Halo polished rim. Classic looks with modern strength and performance. Stem, bars and seatpost from Ritchey's Classic Range. Again giving a quality, modern aspect to the bike. Silver Campagnolo parts finish the build with the retro feel. 

This bike can stand next to retro bikes and fit in a treat. All new and nothing that will be difficult to replace or outdated. 

There are soooooo many little details on this bike I am sure there will be some people looking at these pictures for a while.. :-)

Any more information on custom builds, restorations or any other servicing inquiries call on 01926 430211

Ritch@KR

John Tomac Carbon/Ti Raleigh

This has been the talking point for a lot of retro fans and its now back on display in John Atkins Cycles. 

This bike is very special. This is one of 4 known bikes that were made to replicate the bike Tomac rode for a short while. This particular bike was the housed at the UK Raleigh HQ on display in the main entrance as a proud display of Tomac-ness. Its short history ends with it being sold to John Atkins Cycles when Tomac moved on from Raleigh.

This bike is one of the 4 promo bikes made by Raleigh back in the day. 2 are thought to have stayed in the USA and one went to Europe. These 4 bikes had Titanium sections made by Merlin (rather than the 80 or so replicas made after by Litespeed) and have no frame numbers. There is just a small mark on the BB. 

The Tomac Raleigh has never been ridden and is all original. As you can see, some of the stickers are peeling and the original Rock Shox paint job is fading. To this day they tubes and tyres even hold air and the mold marks can still be seen. So overall its not doing too badly for its age. 

There is plenty of information (some more opinions than information) on the internet if you want to know more but otherwise the bike is here for you to drool over. So why don't you come on down and see it for yourself.

Ritch@KR

I Love Brooks!

I just love Brooks products!

I am the proud owner of numerous Brooks items including these :-)

I must say the Team Pro Vans LTD Edition is my favorite but everything from the standard black B17 to the  Brixton Bag is amazing quality! Pictured above are the Team Pro and my newest addition, the blue B17 (of which we can order if you are interested...).

We have a large range of Brooks items in stock at all times. We have a great range of popular saddles and we also keep the accessories like the trouser straps, mud flaps, maintenance kits and toe straps for example. 

We can get all of the Brook product range so give us a call and we can see if its in stock! Pop down to see what we have in store too! There is a lot to see!

Ritch@KR

What Are Your Favorite Cycles Accessories?

I have found some rather nice accessories for cycles recently and it seems the growing love for cycling and cycles themselves find the market expanding for such add-ons. Not only are cyclists wanting gloves and bottles for example but riders now want leather gloves and wooden baskets for carrying drinks.

iPad frame case

iPad stem mount

Small can (no idea what to carry but looks great and I think I want one..)

Leather Saddle, Grips and Gloves

Wooden Basket

Brooks Basket: http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/bags/Cycle%20Bags%20&%20Accoutrements/HOXTON%20Wire%20Basket/

(Brooks Basket can also be ordered in store via us or email info@kineticrush.co.uk for more details)

These accessories are great and I can only hope that there will be an endless want and need for quality cycles parts and accessories. 

Brands like Brooks, Pashley and Carradice can be found on our website www.kineticrush.co.uk 

Ritch@KR

This is MY kind of bike!!

This bike is lovely :-)

I will have one of those please..

http://cork-grips.com/2011/12/20/hufnagel-porteur-bike/

Ritch@KR

How much did your Xmas tree cost?

Well we decorated ours in store with as many lovely goodies as we could find.

Have a look at the pictures and guess its value. :-)

With items on there from Phil Wood, Hope, Shimano, Campagnolo, 5 Ten, Fox Shox, Chris King, Exposure,Continental,  Brooks and Thomson, this is the PERFECT Xmas tree!!!

Total price was just under £6500 - Merry Xmas :-)

Ritch@KR