So first thing you do after getting run over is decide on the replacement bike init?
There’s no better time to commit to a bike that’s got a long lead time like a full custom steel frame from an independent frame builder than when you’re staring down the barrel of a 12 month lay up!
July 2020 I made first contact with Ricky Feather, I sent an email, he replied, there was a phone call, a quote, a deposit paid. Bang in the queue.
Two issues we had was it was over 12 months until I could even have a bike fit because I had a big bastard metal cage on my leg and I wasn’t allowed to drive! Then covid hit the cycle industry like no one could have expected and we couldn’t get a groupset!
Anyway the process happened, conversations were had, tweaks to design and spec and then…
Magnificent! 👌
Ricky absolutely nailed it. The spec is perfect, paint and design stunning, he’s incorporated a couple of pieces of my cage from my leg in the frame!
It feels absolutely perfect in fit and size, it’s quick, comfortable, I get no aches everything is just right!
Media is skewed towards making you think you need a big brand carbon bike (I’ve had several) and don’t get me wrong I loved my BMC, but I never had a carbon, mass produced bike and didn’t expect to upgrade it, or replace it with the latest model or just get bored of it.
This bike is mine. There’s no other like it anywhere, it’s made for me. It cost less than big brand carbon. Should have done it sooner, everyone should do it. I’ll more than likely end up accidentally buying a gravel bike too because I think I should 🤣
My cycling journey 