Very Old and Well Used Leather Saddle (Brooks?)

Seen parked up near my home is this very old and well used saddle. It looks like a brooks make biit I couldn't tell as it had nmo marking from wear. If you think the saddle is old and well used, the bicycle it sits on is probably the same age. As with all things in Bulgaria, age doesn't matter as long as it works.

My Boardman Comp Bicycle in Bulgaria

Brought over to Bulgaria with in in 2017, my 2016 model Boardman Comp purchased from Halfords in Cricklewood London has served me well over the last 18 months. Built for Cyclocross racing it is ideal for Bulgaria roads with their potholes and rough terrain. I don't' think a road bike would last on these roads here from my experience.

The Officially Verified Oldest Bicycle in the World

Well it is recorded as the first officially verified oldest bicycle in the World. The bike belongs to German Baron Karl von Drais, a civil servant in Germany. It was made in around 1817 and was named Draisine by the media at the time.

Pedal Motorbike Styled Bike with Weird Extras

Really don't know what to make of this. It has the feel of a pedal motorcycle but the only real motorcycle element if that front headlight and back swung handlebars. Love the raccoon mud flap on the front wheel. More a work of art than anything else I guess.

A 'Written Off' Bicycle

My bicycle after someone hit me head on on the 7th September!

I commute to work on a daily basis in all weather conditions. This particular day was unfortunate on the road as I was hit hard and catapulted over a car that had been put off course by a rogue van!

After being shipped to hospital in an ambulance I am still recovering over a month later. Wouldn't wish this on anyone.

Silly Reverse Steering Bicycle

Nice colours but this simple pedal bicycle is designed with reverse steering surely solely for circus and shows. There is a danger however of after riding this bike for a prolonged period to get into a car and steer in the opposite direction!

A Tower of Bicycles

A tower of bicycles with chains all over the pace but I assume it is ridable for two people, so technically a high rise tandem I suppose. Love to see a couple riding it though, looks like it would take a couple of heavyweights though.

A Bike No Good For Off Road For Sure

Yes a novelty bicycle just for fun and another leaf out of a hippy era enhanced by the rider's fashion and hair style. Looks like and old Arsenal FC away top as well. Whatever the bike is for I certainly would ride it off road as my manhood could well be in compromised over the first bump!

Bone Shaker Bicycle

A sculpture from Jud Turner, quite a dark side of cycling but not quite Gothic. Just reminds me of the original bicycle called the boneshaker, but in a quirky modern stance. More from Jud who kindly gave permission for this picture at this site http://judturner.com/

The Twister Bicycle

The is call the ‘Locust’ invented by Josef Cadek. It features parts that fold neatly into a circular central frame. Ideal for travelling by trains and buses. You see it in it's half folded position. It does straighten out and fold into a circle.

Freedom Framed Bicycle in London

Designed by M and C Saatchi, this ads frequents the London area in trying to promote tfl's campaign for more cyclists in London. I recognised the backdrop as Parliament Hill Fields where I spend much of my youth. This aside the cycle concept is quite clever, but then the most influential genre in this world are the media and advertising industry.

Tricycle? No Bicycle!

At first sight this has all the makings of a tricycle, but on closer inspection it is a bicycle. A slight model on the old penny farthing I might add. All fun in the cycling world.

Not For Road Use

Well it goes, but doesn't look comfortable or practical. Also, trying to get a replacement tyre would be near on impossible! By the way, where's your helmet love!?

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An Interesting Concept Bike From The Specialized Bike Company

This concept bike certainly turns a few eyes and even more if used on the road. The design has an appeal although like most concept bikes ends up too extrovert and too expensive to become a marketable model. Mind you the money the Specialized Company have made means they have wads of disposiable income to invest in these kinds of ventures.

RevoPower Is Here For All 26" Wheeled Bicycles

This is called the RevoPower Wheel it turns your regular pedal powered bicycle into a Gas Powered Bicycle. It is a cheap and easy way to get about without the sweat and effort although it does defeat a big chunk of reasons for riding s abike in the first place! It consists of a 25cc two-stroke gas-powered engine and gears within the front wheel of a bicycle. This system can fit onto any 26" wheeled bike. Not bad!

The Naked Rider

Not quite sure why this guy isn't wearing a helmet! Well you see strange things everyday but this is a sight for sore eyes, far better if it was a naked woman rider, but then I'm a bloke!

A Bicycle Designed For Doing The Rounds

This is a bit of cycling fun found today. Doing the rounds is exactly what this bicycle does. Going nowhere fast  is literally what you see here. Well group exercise is what you would get if all the saddles were filled.

Cycling Policemen

It's a nice sight to see policemen on bicycles. Police presence is all it takes to stop trouble and with a bike creates a diffusing mode. No crash helmets though, not a good example, but I'm not in favour of compulsory helmets anyway for many reasons.

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Bicycles On Stamps

Well there is a niche in all areas when it comes to the world's most popular hobby. Bicycles has no escape from the hobby of stamp collecting. This book is an example of the passion some stamp collectors have from bicycles. I bet most of them must be keen cyclists themselves.

The Mighty Bicycle

I'm not too sure where this cycle comes from as the website that it originated from is now deleted.It is a concept bicycle of course, not too sure how much it weighs, it looks quite heavy so economical riding would be difficult. In fact I am not too sure what it was designed for other than fashion. Looks cool though.

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