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Follow this link for information on ‘local boy done good’ story, Martin Ogden.  Also known as ‘Oggy’ he’s won a bunch of races and can drink a steaming hot brew in double quick time.  Vicebikes (here) and Oggy have been in cahoots over a beautiful 4X/free-ride signature stem which is available from the store at £50.  Phone for more details/availability.

The Moulton has arrived in the workshop for a strip down and an assessment of the integrity of the frame. I’m not yet sure it’s good enough to save so the project might stop before it really gets started. The plan is to replace all the 1960’s components with new shiny ones. The old stuff is going in the bin, unless a committed collector of all things Moulton wants them?

Feel free to email with any suggestions about which ’shiny bits’ we should consider using. The (very) basic plan is to build new 16″ wheels using a Nexus 8 speed hub with coaster brake on the back, and either a hub brake or Dura Ace calliper on the front. Another option is to braze on some disc mounts. Other than that, we’ll just suck it and see.

There are more pictures in the Flickr Set

Follow the link below to the online (.pdf) copy of the new 2008 catalogue.*  Bikes should be arriving in store before the end of September.  Please email for prices.  The few 2006/2007 bikes we have left will be going into sale as soon as we have new models to replace them so watch this space if you want to grab a bargain. 

*Firth Cycles will not be held responsible for any electrical malfunctions resulting from drooling into your keyboard.

>Bianchi 2008 Catalogue<

This 700c wheel (more photos here) has been given life using spare parts lying around in the workshop.  The hub is a Shimano Deore LX 36 hole in black laced onto a black Rigida SX 100 rim (36 hole – obviously).  Finished off with DT Swiss double butted spokes (2.0/1.8/2.0) with silver brass 12mm nipples.  Laced using a 2 cross pattern making it nice and strong yet lightweight and it also includes the Firth Cycles signature gold nipple.  This wheel and any other you might want building is for sale, please e-mail for details/prices.

Finally ordered up all the gubbins for the new EPOS system we are going to use at the shop, including this new iMac 20″.  The good people at Gordon Harwood Computers (thanks Adrian) helped with the decision and hopefully it will be delivered by Monday 20th August.