Big thanks to Nathan and Re-Strap for hooking me up once again with some new straps and U-lock holster. I’ve been riding Re-Strap solidly for months now and have no complaints. I’m not a fan of horizontal straps since I fucked my knee up not being able to release quickly, so diagonals are the only way for me. The hardware included fits nearly all pedal types and is built to last. 100% handmade, 100% recycled and 100% Yorkshire. What more could you ask for? Check out Re-Strap here and grab yourself some. /R
Nate from Re-Strap told me about this last time I was up North but I didn’t realise it was this epic! Via LSF. /R
Had such an ace weekend with the boys from LSF for the premiere of the Cragg Vale film! I ended up turning up a bit late on the day which meant I missed the polo and general messing about and had a bit of catching up to do on the drinking front. After a few pints we went on a ride before hitting up Hukkaz for the film. Max did an awesome job of it! The film documents a few riders from LSF bombing the longest descent in England which is really close to my parents house incidentally. After the film and awards ceremony a house party followed where we had some ghetto roller set-up (basically Sam’s bike lifted up at the back by a steel rod) and Nathan, the guy behind the amazing Re-Strap footstrap system showed us all up by lifting a ridiculous amount of weight. It was also sort of Max’s leaving do as he’s moving back down to London so everyone was wishing him well. I’m sure he’ll be enjoying his brand new messenger bag that the guys had got him. I’m looking forward to going up again and seeing everyone, and also introducing Max to the rest of the guys in London. For the full set of pictures check out our FlickR or click here. /R
Nathan from RE-STRAP is very kindly sending me a pair of his new FRS down to give a bit of a test. Unlike Hold-Fasts (which Ady seems to be well into) RE-STRAPs go diagonally across the pedal like Power-Straps. This is always something I’ve been a fan of as I think they’re easier to bail out of, something I wish I’d had the ability to do when I messed my knee up. Really looking forward to getting these on my new Scissor build which hopefully should be ready by the end of the week. Catching the bus every morning is really starting to get me down. RE-STRAPS are made in Yorkshire so I’m stoked for obvious reasons, and they’re also recycled. More on these and how they feel in the future. /R
