FutureCycles Blog

Inside the Brooks Factory

Matt — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:08:47 +0000

Young Sam, one of the Saturday lads over in Forest Row, spotted this one.

Click the photo for the full article

North American Handbuilt Bike Show

Matt — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:19:05 +0000

2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show from Michael Wendell on Vimeo.

February Photos

Matt — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:46:01 +0000

Workshop prices Lewes

Matt — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:01:39 +0000

Tune-up £25 plus parts

Adjust brakes and gears, wipe and lubricate transmission

Safety check and list any recommendations

General Service £49 plus parts

Full function and safety check and adjustment of all components, lubricate as required

Adjust gears, brakes, hubs, headset, bottom bracket (if relevant)

Fit any required replacement brake blocks, gear and brake cables and tyres

True and tension wheels, inflate tyres to correct pressure

Wipe down frame and forks, degrease front and rear mechanisms

Full Overhaul £125 plus parts

Complete strip-down, degrease, clean and inspection of all components.

Check bike for faults including alignment of frame and forks

Re-assemble bike with new brake and gear cables

Grease hubs, headset, bottom bracket, brake bosses and seatpost

Lubricate transmission

True and tension wheels, inflate tyres to correct pressure

Adjust all components as required

Fit any required replacement parts

At the moment we don’t take bookings, just turn up, drop the bike off and leave with an estimation of work to be done. Pick it up the next day.

24hour turnaround, same day when possible.

Just in…

Matt — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:35:03 +0000

Christiania Cargo Bike coming VERY soon

Matt — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:05:22 +0000

So tomorrow I am taking a day out from the shop to travel up to see our friends at Velorution in order to pick up the two wheeled Christiania child friendly cargo bike.

With its capacious front box, the Christiana remains the original and best (not to mention Eco-friendly and fast) way to transport children.

Pedal East Sussex! Cycling for the over 50s

Matt — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:12:48 +0000

The Pedal East Sussex programme of rides is suitable for those already cycling as well as those returning to cycling after a break. Consequently the programme begins with shorter rides and builds up to longer ones. Each ride begins and ends at a train station. All rides have refreshment stops; certainly at the end. All the Rides are FREE!

First Ride of 2010-
Berwick to Glynde
Sunday 11 April
Meet at Berwick Station at 10.30am
7.2 miles on road (1.5 to 2 hours )
Cycle from Berwick Station along country lanes to Ripe and on to Glynde.

For more information contact
Tony Rowell
tel. 07714099481or at:
info@go-local.org.uk
www.pedaleastsussex.ning.com

Urban Bike Short: Safari London

Matt — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:13:33 +0000

Safari London from Rick Symonds on Vimeo.

at night we ride

Matt — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:08:26 +0000

The Burgess Hill Springtime Classic

Matt — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:15:33 +0000

So Dave and I have just signed up!

DATE OF EVENT: 21/03/10
Taken from http://www.srs-events.cc

The Spring Challenge ride follows the route of the Springtime Classic Cyclosportive but takes a detour to avoid the hardest of the hills of our Classic route. This detour reduces the distance of the Springtime Challenge ride to 53 miles (85.8km). This 53 mile (85.8km) sporting course with 1193 meters of climbing will challenge your fitness and determination. It’s a good event to do to get into condition for future summer cyclosportives. This route is achievable for most club standard cyclists, but needs work as it passes through some tough terrain and climbs such as Pillow Mounds Hill and Kidds Hill better know locally amongst the cycling fraternity as “The Wall” and the infamous Cobb Lane Hill.

With the scenic rolling roads of Ashdown Forest we feel sure you’ll enjoy this ride.

The key event points are:
Sign on time 7.40 until 8.20am
Start time, be at the start area for 9.00am
Start and finish at The London meeds School.
2 feed stations at:- Forest Row Town Hall and Ardingly
Technical support
Event timing by SPORTident
10 mph average cut off speed broom wagon supplied
Emergency medical assistance
Goody bag