The Bristol Flyer

There are some really cool things about British culture that get lost on some Americans. It is a culture steeped in tradition. Maybe this is because it is such an old country. Maybe it is because until just recently, there have only been four TV channels. But maybe, it is because England has endured much in it's existence.

Brits are very passionate folks. Whether it's footie (soccer to you inbreds), curries or "goin dan to tha lo'al fo a pint", you cannot deny that they love what they love. So much good music has come form there. Generation defining music like The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Maiden, Sabbath, Radiohead etc etc etc...Name a genre, the Brits gave it to us. And the Spice Girls were nice to look at, depite the awful sounds they made.

Not often, do we, as Americans, get to give back to England. Because tradition is so important to most Brits, it is often difficult to introduce new ideas. Yet, there are some bright individuals over there that question the Status Quo (also a British rock band, - quite sad really) and see what is on the horizon. I'm doing my part to get the message to our friends on the Old Sod.
England is filled with some fantastic riding. I grew up over there. I rode my BMX bike in the woods all the time as a kid, way before anyone had figured out that it could be the next big thing. It was always safer off road, anyone who has ever had to be on a British road will agree.

I am of course, talking about 29ers.

It is starting to catch on over there. Brant at On One is doing a stellar job representing the movement.

And it gives me great pleasure to show the beginnings of what will be referred to as "The Bristol Flyer". Quite possibly, one of the nicest bikes to hit their shores. Sounds like a classic steam train doesn't it? Well, with it's big wheels, it will certainly roll like one. Better get out of the way.


There will be regular updates on this build, so stay tuned.