Normal service….

by simonnurse

We’re having a little tinker with the appearance of the blog, so there’s every chance that you’ll arrive on these pages and they’ll look a bit…..wierd. Apologies if this is the case. It… Read More →

Urban exploring in Hull

by simonnurse

We’ve all been there*. You arrive at your mother in-laws, a fleeting visit equipped with single-speed, a glut of spares and the tacit acknowledgement that at some point, you’re going to need to… Read More →

We’ll be back!

by simonnurse

I’m not one to grossly over exaggerate claims, so you won’t be surprised to hear that I’ve been asked at least 100,000 what Bespoked Bristol was like; as an exhibitor, an attendee and… Read More →

Mercian musette

by simonnurse

I still want a Mercian racing bike. All that history. All that pedigree. All that steel. Reynolds tubing given the Cuban treatment; fashioned by hand and rolled on the thighs of Derbyshire beauties.… Read More →

It smells lovely.

by simonnurse

Paul’s words, not mine. It’s not often that the scent of our product comes into sharp focus (welding smells ‘orrible), but this is one of the lovely Cedar wood panels that we’re putting… Read More →

Another day in Carradice

by simonnurse

After banging on and on and on (and on) about British manufacturing, small companies, ‘sticking it to the man’ etc. etc., you would be forgiven for wondering if I did my bit at… Read More →

Polo, soul and rubber chickens.

by simonnurse

I’m not sure work has ever been this much fun. Sure, the day job has its moments. Oiling the production cogs is rewarding. Formulating IT strategy is stimulating. Problem solving is gratifying (if… Read More →

Riding on the dock of the Bay

by simonnurse

When this pops online, I will be winging my way to London on the train for the bike show. ‘Let the train take the strain’ and all that. As much as I love… Read More →

Floating saddle

by simonnurse

Amsterdam. Street as a social space. Stool with a leather bike saddle. Life goes by unhurriedly. Love it. (That’s it from me. A picture paints 1000 words and all that; and all the… Read More →

Real pressies….

by simonnurse

I wonder how many of us will be giving bike related stuff this year? My daughter will be getting a lovely, shiny, pink Saracen girl’s bike. Despite declaring her surprise present to the world… Read More →