Wed 1 Oct 2008
An email I received recently: “I would seriously consider a change to your web site. It is disorganised and confusing and really off putting. It would not encourage me to shop with you. As a member of the media I’m trying to be kind about it and do you a favour.”
Tue 2 Sep 2008
Someone pinched my Brompton demonstrator on Friday - it was a P6R (butterfly bars, 6-speed, with rear rack) with a raw lacquer frame, and titanium forks, rear triangle and seatpost. Could you please give me a call if you spot it?
Thanks 
Meanwhile, I don’t have a Brompton demonstrator, but I’ve got one arriving by the end of this week I think…
Tue 2 Sep 2008
Okay, I think I can make this public now - for a few months, I’ve been working with Nick from CarryFreedom (the trailer people) on Nick’s design of what a tough, simple bike should look like, and this is the result.
The idea is to make something that’s tough (very rigid steel frame), reliable (enclosed chain drive and cables), cheap to manufacture (minimum number of tubes, as little welding as possible), and customisable (side panels that can be decorated, painted, made out of different materials, or wallpapered).
Nick’s taking it to Eurobike at the moment, and it’ll probably be at Cycle in London next month…
Fri 8 Aug 2008
…showing how it folds up. Basically exactly the same way as a standard Brompton, but with a smaller chainring to keep the chain even more tucked away inside.
Wed 6 Aug 2008
A recent project - the battery hangs behind the seat, and there’s a twist throttle on the handlebar…
Sat 2 Aug 2008
A project that was collected yesterday - an Invacare Top-End handcycle fitted with a Heinzmann motor system, and a front disc brake…
Thu 24 Jul 2008
Today’s project - took a while to get the front wheel and disc brake working
Thu 24 Jul 2008
A new version, using the Heinzmann Li-Ion battery and digital controller.
Thu 24 Jul 2008
A quick demonstration of how easy it is to transport a Grasshopper fx…
Thu 24 Jul 2008
According to the Guardian, Tory leader David Cameron has had his bike stolen. To quote the article “The Conservative leader was reported to have chained the bike to a short bollard, allowing the thief to lift it clear.”
