tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post4628102656597655297..comments2024-03-20T11:02:58.107+00:00Comments on coastrider: Bicycles up Kilimanjaro...coastkidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-47311465057321076552023-03-24T19:42:18.487+00:002023-03-24T19:42:18.487+00:00Hi, I got my hands on a stunning Saracen ATB circa...Hi, I got my hands on a stunning Saracen ATB circa 1984 the other day . Ordered this book , I didn't realise it was Nick Crane.. really looking forward to getting it. Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075665494778163525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-68919011550243045702015-12-20T22:28:06.341+00:002015-12-20T22:28:06.341+00:00If you like the Cranes and their rugged, stylish b...If you like the Cranes and their rugged, stylish bikes of yesteryear, you'll love Stanforth Bikes: http://www.stanforthbikes.co.uk/#!inspiration/ckiy .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-71204432785104352162013-12-29T00:20:01.913+00:002013-12-29T00:20:01.913+00:00A documentary featuring Nick Crane alsl exists cal...A documentary featuring Nick Crane alsl exists called Blazijg Pedals, about his trip up the Atlas mountains. Trying to trace it down with no luck. Any leads anyone. Lovin the retro rides, and my 1st gen Kona Fire Mountain still makes me grin like no other of the 20 bikes I own!Squashypophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275096602135573213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-55034612008445784022012-10-17T22:56:46.853+01:002012-10-17T22:56:46.853+01:00I just picked up a copy of the book from Amazon. I...I just picked up a copy of the book from Amazon. It's an ex Library book and still has the stamped label and reference card in it. Your post prompted me to seek it out. it's a brilliant read. It brings back memories of days spent in Williamson's in Stockbridge looking wistfully at the latest mountain bikes and kit just in from the States and marvelling at Rock Shox RS1s......ooooh! I still have their 1987 shop catalogue somewhere in the house. Aye, retro isn't what it used to be!Sannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162684728114468365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-64188574822442908332012-10-10T08:00:09.169+01:002012-10-10T08:00:09.169+01:00Yup, for some people, getting the first bike is an...Yup, for some people, getting the first bike is an experience like no other. Thank you for bringing back good memories and for sharing such an informative post.Bike Tyre Online Solutionshttp://www.value-e-bikes.com.au/electric_bikes/bike_accessories_from_bicycle_clothing_to_conversion_kits.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-35219735079922048162012-10-08T00:25:01.114+01:002012-10-08T00:25:01.114+01:00Hi Sanny, thanks for posting, indeed it did... -:)...Hi Sanny, thanks for posting, indeed it did... -:)coastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-51900816413291759422012-10-05T22:00:37.670+01:002012-10-05T22:00:37.670+01:00I still have the issue of Footloose magazine that ...I still have the issue of Footloose magazine that featured the Cranes and a special mountain bike pull out. Funny how a magazine article can change your life eh?Sannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162684728114468365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-57058666245636379592012-10-02T21:38:05.689+01:002012-10-02T21:38:05.689+01:00Tommy; will give you a shout if i canmake it happe...Tommy; will give you a shout if i canmake it happen -:)<br /><br />castle dave; it is great to get an old bike running again and use them, esp for nostalgic reasons! coastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-89997384733479372542012-10-02T20:45:17.798+01:002012-10-02T20:45:17.798+01:00Totally agree with your comments, Coastkid. Rigid ...Totally agree with your comments, Coastkid. Rigid bikes have become a bit of a niche nowadays but I still think they are the best tool for 'door to door' biking in my area, involving tarmac, hardpack, woodsy singletrack and a bit of rocky gritstone all in one ride. More people should ride them!<br /><br />Inspired by your muddy fox restoration I fixed up a 1987 Explorer (second model down after the Courier I think) as a kind of all terrain tourer-cum-grocery bike, and its really versatile - all day rides in the Peak District have been just as successful as my trips to Morrisons!<br /><br />Keep up the good work, your perspective on cycle culture is always great to read :O)castle davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-80365795258342931282012-10-02T13:54:39.785+01:002012-10-02T13:54:39.785+01:00Hey that’s the presenter with the umbrella!!
I kno...Hey that’s the presenter with the umbrella!!<br />I know him from the series Coast.<br />Love that programe.<br /><br />Maybe a great idea for a new TV serie.<br />"Around the Coast on a bicycle"<br />Colonel Dick Strawbridge on a rebuild Mud fox.<br />Neil Oliver( with bag )on a Penny Farthing.<br />Nick Crane on one of his old Kilimanjaro ATB<br />And Alice Roberts as stoker on my tandem!<br /><br />Coastkid and Microadventures as technical advisors!!<br /><br />;-)<br />Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163197094625447930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-56958824017870837522012-10-02T06:54:44.738+01:002012-10-02T06:54:44.738+01:00I remember those Treks, good bikes!
Yeah, not a ca...I remember those Treks, good bikes!<br />Yeah, not a care in the world at that age! <br />We need a time machine!coastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-82922856785840716982012-10-02T01:58:26.556+01:002012-10-02T01:58:26.556+01:00great story ! It really brought back memories of m...great story ! It really brought back memories of my first MTB. I got a little later start than you, I think I'm younger by a few years. My first ride was a Trek 950 in 1990. I worked all winter at a fast food restaurant to get it. Once I had it i quit the job and rode all summer, I was 17 with out a care in the world, I wish I could go back. <br />Later DRDeath Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679128258670022165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-18093609229733439152012-10-01T21:39:13.283+01:002012-10-01T21:39:13.283+01:00Oh i read it too back in the day!, also the 1 spar...Oh i read it too back in the day!, also the 1 spare sock trick -:)coastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-9227521626059187772012-10-01T21:36:28.980+01:002012-10-01T21:36:28.980+01:00A ha! I had a copy of Journey To The Centre of The...A ha! I had a copy of Journey To The Centre of The Earth. I learnt to "wear" a sleeping bag upside down from that book. You'll understand when you read it. Great memories! Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634438668580599371noreply@blogger.com