Sep 09
Cycling
I’ve ridden the Guvnor for over 3500 miles through busy central London streets, without ever seeing a single other example of this marvellous bicycle. I have glanced, looked, scoured and stared, to no avail. Every cream tyre or promising handlebar in the distance turns out to be fruitless. I’ve even seen a Phantom Roadster, only […]
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Jul 09
Cycling
This owner happily chose the single speed version, not for decreased weight, cleaner aesthetics, lower maintenance or reduced cost. But for two more important reasons: 1. Gears are simply unnecessary in a flattish city like London. Why fight traffic and topography, when you can avoid the former and let the latter be your regulator? Highgate, […]
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