Brompton US championships

For those who ride Bromptons and like to race and happen to live or are able to travel to the US (that narrows down the field a bit), there is to be the first Brompton US championships.

When: Saturday 20th March 2010
Where: Memorial Hall, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

More info: Brompton US championship

Virginia Water Bike Day

Not quite what it suggests maybe, but Surrey police are holding a bike crime prevention day in Virginia Water, Surrey on Saturday 6th February.

The poster says "Bring all your bikes along for advice on crime prevention, security, bike marking and identification"

It is being held from 11am to 3pm at Memorial Gardens, Station Parade, Virginia Water - next to the railway station.


Looking for a great lock with the police theme in mind?

Look no further than the Master Lock Street Cuff - it looks like a pair of handcuffs, and fold up pretty small for carrying at www.BrilliantBikes.co.uk

Creating a better place .......

Who loves ya baby?

The 16" Schwalbe kojak now comes in three guises. As said before, this is the replacement for the Stelvio which was discontinued in 2009.

All share the same ETRO size: 329-349 (or 16 x 1.25 or 16 x 1 1/4 inches)

The standard Schwalbe Kojak - weighing in at 230g with a RRP of: £15.99

The lightweight Schwalbe Kojak - weighing in at 175g with a RRP of: £29.99

and new for 2010 the Brompton lightweight Schwalbe Kojak (shown in the picture) - with reflective side wall - weighing in at 185g (according to our scales) with a RRP of: £27.50

Brompton say "replacing the Stelvio for 2010, the Kojak is the fastest tyre we've ever fitted on the Brompton; lighter and more puncture resistant (thanks to a RaceGuard strip) than its predecessor; a Kevlar bead also allows it to be folded, making it easy to pack as a spare. Finished with reflective sidewalls."