A Tale of woe from Frank Kippen Yesterday I bought a new TOPEAK front light. It is sold around the planet so I was not taking a chance. But today it is Kaput! Surprisingly it is already fully charged as
TOPEAK HEADLUX 450 USB – KAPUT!


A Tale of woe from Frank Kippen Yesterday I bought a new TOPEAK front light. It is sold around the planet so I was not taking a chance. But today it is Kaput! Surprisingly it is already fully charged as

We have had a number of new members & some existing members have also asked: Bike Maintenance Training Would I run training sessions as I did a few years ago? Initially, training would give priority to: Basic Roadside – what to do

Bike Winter Care – Some good and timely seasonal advice from Vince. – eBikes, remove battery & take indoors. Batteries don’t like extreme cold. –Tyres, check for wear, cuts, wall bulgies. – Chain ** check for wear ** replace if worn. ** Clean

NOTE: This item was issued earlier so that those who might want to invest in a bike mirror, could take advantage of the Black Friday Sale. However there is some, more important information, about related road safety, from the USA

Part 2 by Master Craftsman, John Eden The above photo shows my finished restoration, but shows nothing of what was involved! So now let me try to explain, and show, my labour of love. Or to quote from Winston Churchill

By Master Craftsman, John Eden I acquired the frame and forks in June 2017 from an old friend of Frank Kippin who sadly died in December 2021 – the friend not Frank! I paid £10 for it, it included a