My other bikes and love of cycling

I love my bikes ...

Up to last week my collection was as follows:

• Ribble Gran Fondo carbon road bike with Campagnolo Veloce gearset
• Omega (now Enigma brand) Stealth titanium TT / triathlon bike with carbon aero bars and Campagnolo Record gearset and Fulcrum race wheels
• Ellsworth Epiphany full-suspension mountain bike with XTR gearset and tubeless XTR wheels
• Speclailized Langster singlespeed / fixed-wheel aluminium race bike

Carbon race bike - Ribble Gran Fondo

Omega Stealth TT bike with carbon aero bars (borrowed wheels)

My dirty Ellsworth Epiphany after a ride on the Downs

My singlespeed machine - recently sold (bitter sweet feeling)

Yesterday, I sold my trusty Specialized singlespeed bike to make space (and provide some funds) for the new Brompton S6L. To be honest although I loved the Specialized bike it wasn't as well used as my carbon road bike, which I would prefer to use for my commute.  

During the winter months my TT bike goes into hibernation. My Ellsworth Epiphany comes into its own and given I live very close to the South Downs I have some great riding within 10 mins of my front door.

This morning I was out on the Downs on a cold windy and wet day. It was a muddy affair but still great fun. Only just over 2 hours in the saddle and probably another hour cleaning the bike (and me) afterwards.

I see the Brompton S6L as a multi-purpose addition for commuting, flexible use when travelling (UK and abroad), some easy riding and longer distance adventures.

The new beauty - my S6L (on delivery for Jan 2014)

I enjoyed seeing details of the London Brompton Club's recent Christmas ride, which I hope to be a part of in future years. The idea of the Brompton World Championship also appeals. Hopefully my Ironman training will keep me fit enough to compete at a relatively decent level.

In future posts I will tell you a little more about my love of cycling and my triathlon exploits (covered more in my other blog Tri Hard Training).

Until then, 'keep the rubber side down', my friends.