• Unveiling the Truth: What Really Drives Innovation in the Cycling Industry?

    Let’s rewind a bit. Picture a time when serious cyclists wouldn’t settle for anything less than a handcrafted frame tailored precisely to their specifications. Each frame was a work of art, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. But then came a shift. Italian framebuilders introduced the concept of standard sizes, moving away from personalized craftsmanship to…

  • Is Steel STill Real?

    Is Steel STill Real?

    On the ride in this morning, as the Yorkshire roads rolled beneath my handmade steel bicycle fitted with trusty 700 x 25 tires, I found myself pondering a curious trend in the cycling world

  • Why would You a pay a premium just to have a frame made locally?

    Living in the handmade frame bubble can make it seem like everyone’s on the same page when it comes to distinguishing between a handmade frame and a production frame. However, as the comment below illustrates, that assumption is far from the truth. I think that bicycle frames occupy a middle ground where small scale production…

  • “Handmade Steel Frames Are Overpriced Piles Of Rust!”

    As rain taps on my window, keeping me indoors while I recover from a week-long cold, I find myself delving into the cycling community’s discussions about steel frames. One particular comment caught my eye…

  • Christmas Closing Times

    Merry Christmas! Our Christmas Closing will be as follows –

  • October Half Term Closing

    We’ll be closed for the second weekend of Half Term as follows – Friday 27th Closed From 12 Noon Saturday 29th Closed Sunday 30th Closed Monday 31st Open from 10am