We just released a pre-order for a black long sleeve version of our ‘support your local dealer’ collaboration with London’s raddest illustrator Matt Blease.

We got seriously harassed for more of these after the white version sold, out so we’ve gone and done a limited run of some long sleeve jobs just in time for Autumn. This one also caters for all those grease monkeys that need everything in BLACK!

As with the other version this will be a one time press, so bag one while you can by clicking the image below… They’ll be gone before you know it… Only £25
We’ll be shipping around 10th October!

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL DEALER!

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I built this beast to carry my daughter on!… Its a tank! No expense spared! If you’re gonna you might as well go all in right!?

Frame/Fork – Bullitt Cargo
Headset – Chris King NoThreadset
Stem – 80mm ENVE MTB
Bars – ENVE DH Riser
Grips – ODI Lock On
Shifter – Shimano XT M8000 11Sp
Brakes – Shimano Saint
Crank – Shimano XT M8000
Chain Ring – Absolute Black 30T Oval
BB – Chris King
Rear Mech – Shimano XT M8000 GS
Cassette – Shimano 11-42
Chain – Shimano XT
Hubs – Chris King ISO
Front Rim – Halo Sub 4 32H
Rear Rim – DT Swiss EXC4000 Carbon
Spokes – Sapim CX Ray
Front Tyre – Halo MXR 20×1.95
Rear Tyre – Halo Twin Rail 26×2.2
Seatpost – Rock Shox Reverb Dropper
Saddle – WTB Volt
Pedals – Shimano Saint
Panel Bags – Farher

We have recently taken delivery of some Hunt Bikes 29/29+ framesets. These dedicated bike packing frames are without doubt the most detailed and thought out frames on the market and we are one of only 2 shops worldwide to be stocking them!

Super versatile 4130 steel, thru-axle tanks with some god damn style and all the mounts you need for ‘anything’ cages and space to strap those bike packing bags!

Needless to say we are very happy about that!… Please drop by the shop and check them out… They come in brushed chrome and black!

Check out their instagram for some mind blowing adventure vibes and get inspired…

RAD!

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BULLITT BIKES @ SBC

We are proud to announce that we will now be London’s number one dealer for Bullitt Cargo Bikes. Every Bullitt to leave our shop will be a full custom build. Framesets are priced at £1575. Please email shop@sbccycles.com if you are interested in putting together a custom spec. Click HERE for more info!!!

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Back in June my friend Mads and I decided to ride to Brighton, the route would be semi-off road (read: bridleways) and would involve one night camping, a perfect opportunity for me to test my newly acquired bike packing gear. Come Saturday morning we set off a bit late (Mads had been out the night before, I am lazy), and headed to the Hampton Ferry (Founded in 1514, it’s one of the oldest companies in the UK). The ferry man said we were lucky to arrive when we did as it had been raining torrentially shortly before, we’d been blissfully unaware in a bubble of sunshine, clearly a good omen. Following the Thames South West for most of the route, we eventually turned due South to camp just below Guildford. We pitched camp, setting up under my tarp, and deciding to go the pub for beer, we were also treated to a free lecture from the landlord on the evils of the EU.

Day two brought a bright morning, and a slug who had decided to have an adventure of his own, into my sleeping bag. Enlivened by beans and hot beverages we packed up and hit the road. Most of the the route followed a disused rail line, until we turned off for lunch in the shadow of the South Downs Way. It came as a welcome break as the path I’d picked to turn off involved a fair portion of riding through waist high nettles and brambles mixed in with long grass which threatened to jam our derailleurs. Once revived we scaled the chalk wall and rode a short section of the South Downs Way before descending into Brighton for some much needed fish and chips.

Ride on Strava – Day 1 and Day 2

Instagram – JackDixDavies and Hulsroy

Hes some photos of a trip I did last weekend up to Northampton to see the Ministry of Bicycles BOMBERDROME and visit Billy no tats and the MNIPN shed.

Full write up on SKULLBIKECLUB

I need to move to the sticks… I vote we knock down all the houses and plant trees and build trails in their place… If only all commutes were like this…

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We built this single speed 29er for Mark a while ago and just realized we forgot to blog it!

Surly Karate Monkey Special Ops. Love the orange lacquer over the raw steel!
Gusset 44mm Mix n Match headset so you can run a tapered suspension fork if you want.
Chinese Carbon Bars, Stem and Post. Cheap weight saving if you trust it 😉
Continental X-King Tyres for a bit of an all-rounder
Dt Swiss Wheels M1900
Shimano Deore Brakes
Shimano Zee Crank
KMC Chain
Gusset SS Cog
Madison Flux Saddle

Switch the drop outs and it’ll take a geared drive chain. The 44mm headtube and 1-1/2″ bottom headset cup mean it’ll take a tapered suspension fork easily too.
The wheels also come with interchangeable axles/end caps, so can be switched between QR or Through axle in seconds.

I’ve been getting my sewing skills and materials dialled in for a few weeks now. I’ve started making wallets to sell. I’ve already shipped out four, three to America and one to Ireland.

You can buy them in our web shop

They’re made using recycled Thomson bike parts bags and 1000D Curdura with grosgrain edging and tough polyester thread so they’re built to last!

Features
-Note pocket
-Two bank card pockets
-Zipperless coin holder

The LEGEND Greg Falski featured the shop in his most recent issue of SOFB… We’re P.66 onward but theres loads of other awesome stuff in there… Be sure to have a read!

So we got a sewing machine recently and I’ve been making a few things. All the things I learnt at secondary school, in home economics class have finally come to use…

This is my first attempt at a roll-top rack bag. I made it for Marks Velo Orange Porteur Rack. It turned out pretty sweet! Few things need improvement but I’m pretty happy with it…

Couple of nice features include
Creased seams to give the bag shape.
I used some 5mm brake cable outer inside the top seam to give it some rigidity and make rolling the top easier.
Easy access pockets on the riders side so you can have a few small items or snacks to hand whilst riding
Added female buckles on the side with no pockets so you can use the rack straps from the underside along with extra shoulder straps and turn it in to a crude backpack if you need to…
I sewed in a piece of 6mm yoga matt in to the base to stop your belongings bouncing around or rattling on the rack beneath.

Some parts are a little wonky in places but it just adds to the hand made charm 😉

The first Bag I made was a zipper-less roll-top frame bag for my One One 29er. Its a super simple bag made from 3 pieces of 1000D Cordura, 25 and 50cm webbing, 2 buckles and some velcro.

Weird bars, weirder bikes, we’ve been fans of Jeff Jones for ages. Cool to see him talk about his designs and ripping trails too.

We built this Surly Straggler for Andrew as a super comfortable solid commuter and potential tourer.

Raleigh True Built wheels
Panaracer Pasela 37c tyres
Shimano deore groupset
Avid BB5 disc brakes
brand x bars
Madison Flux saddle
Axiom rack
VP sealed pedals
Pit lock security skewers
Kryptonite mini Dlock