• Stateside Favori

    We had an email from a customer in the states who still has his FAVORI which we built at some time in the 70s.  Thanks for the great pictures.

  • Barnoldswick bike manufacturer eyes £2.5 million velodrome (from Craven Herald)

    from Craven Herald 7:00am Thursday 20th June 2013 in News By Daryl Ames, Reporter Hope Technology co-owner Ian Weatherill wants to build a velodrome A West Craven cycling parts manufacturer has unveiled a plan to build a £2.5 million velodrome in Barnoldswick. Bosses at Hope Technology, on Calf Hall Road, have spoken with Pendle Council…

  • The Condor is back

    We often see this Condor in our workshop.  This time the customer had knocked his bike and bent the hanger (the second time it’s been in for the same reason, last time a new Campagnolo rear mech was needed).  I think they must make these hangers from plasticine because they are so easy to bend. …

  • Ellis Briggs touring bike complete rebuild

    We originally built this touring bike in the mid 80s, but rather than buy another bike from us the customer decided to have her much loved bike rebuilt with brand new components and resprayed. All the components were upgraded to a modern setup, of a similar spec to what we fit on our Super Tourist…

  • Raleigh TI Respray

    Raleigh TI colours are very popular in the respray department.  I think this frame will build up into a real head turner.  A great way to rejuvinate an 80s or 90s Raleigh frame.

  • Ridgeback Journey only £899.99 Now SOLD OUT!

    Now SOLD OUT! If your looking for a low maintainance touring bike with hub gears but at an economical price, the Ridgeback Journey may be it.  At the moment we have reduced it to £899.99, that’s nearly £250 off!