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did anyone see Grand Designs on Discovery Home & Leisure
yesterday afternoon ? They were building a lodge in some
forest where there is a mountain bike track, I didn't catch
where is was but they had Mike Burroughs on with three of
his creations; a low profile TT machines like Boardmans
Olympic one but even more advanced, a bent and a large
freight machine which looked great. Nice to see some unusual
bikes on TV, highlighting that they can be used for everyday
jobs. MB was on because of the design aspect and because he
was on site for a race - or so they say.
On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 08:29:09 +0100, "MSeries"
<skankmartin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
<c5tas6$5drmf$1@ID-207671.news.uni-berlin.de>:
>a low profile TT machines like Boardmans Olympic one but
>even more advanced, a bent and a large freight machine
>which looked great.
My money is on the 'bent being a ratcatcher and the freight
bike being an 8-Freight. Presumably the site was in Norfolk?
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Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 08:29:09 +0100, "MSeries"
> <skankmartin@hotmail.com> wrote in message <c5tas6$5drmf$1@ID-207671.news.uni-
> berlin.de>:
>
>> a low profile TT machines like Boardmans Olympic one but
>> even more advanced, a bent and a large freight machine
>> which looked great.
>
> My money is on the 'bent being a ratcatcher and the
> freight bike being an 8-Freight. Presumably the site was
> in Norfolk?
The bent had a big red cowling at the back with a head rest
that pulled forward revealing a cubby hole for the luggage.
Don't think it had a front fairing but I may be wrong.
The freight bike had a freight bay infront of the back
wheel, single bladed forks and single chainstay. This
machine was well cool, I'd like one.
On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 13:20:43 +0100, "MSeries"
<skankmartin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
<c5trup$5nf0l$1@ID-207671.news.uni-berlin.de>:
>> My money is on the 'bent being a ratcatcher and the
>> freight bike being an 8-Freight. Presumably the site was
>> in Norfolk?
>The bent had a big red cowling at the back with a head rest
>that pulled forward revealing a cubby hole for the luggage.
>Don't think it had a front fairing but I may be wrong.
Izza Ratcatcher, then.
>The freight bike had a freight bay infront of the back
>wheel, single bladed forks and single chainstay. This
>machine was well cool, I'd like one.
Izza 8-Freight, then.
Both available at http://www.bikefix.co.uk (http://www.bikefix.co.uk/). Get yer cheque
book out :-)
--
Guy
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Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 13:20:43 +0100, "MSeries"
> <skankmartin@hotmail.com> wrote in message <c5trup$5nf0l$1@ID-207671.news.uni-
> berlin.de>:
>
>>> My money is on the 'bent being a ratcatcher and the
>>> freight bike being an 8-Freight. Presumably the site was
>>> in Norfolk?
>
>> The bent had a big red cowling at the back with a head
>> rest that pulled forward revealing a cubby hole for the
>> luggage. Don't think it had a front fairing but I may
>> be wrong.
>
> Izza Ratcatcher, then.
>
>> The freight bike had a freight bay infront of the back
>> wheel, single bladed forks and single chainstay. This
>> machine was well cool, I'd like one.
>
> Izza 8-Freight, then.
>
> Both available at http://www.bikefix.co.uk (http://www.bikefix.co.uk/). Get yer cheque
> book out :-)
Right on both counts Guy.
"MSeries" <skankmartin@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<c5tas6$5drmf$1@ID-207671.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> did anyone see Grand Designs on Discovery Home & Leisure
> yesterday afternoon ? They were building a lodge in some
> forest where there is a mountain bike track, I didn't
> catch where is was but they had Mike Burroughs on with
> three of his creations; a low profile TT machines like
> Boardmans Olympic one but even more advanced, a bent and a
> large freight machine which looked great. Nice to see some
> unusual bikes on TV, highlighting that they can be used
> for everyday jobs. MB was on because of the design aspect
> and because he was on site for a race - or so they say.
Do you mean this one?
Regards
TB
>Do you mean this one?
>
>
>Regards
>
>TB
When the PSF whins the lottery jackpot, as well as stocking
up on a range of pedal cycles, she would love one of these
http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/0-
9/4homes/grand_designs/hufhaus.html
I watched the programme that featured the Huf Haus and the
build quality was simply *stunning* and the workmanship
*amazing*.
Cheers, helen s
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On 19 Apr 2004 14:00:24 GMT, dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers
<wafflycathcs@aol.comcomcom> wrote:
> When the PSF whins the lottery jackpot, as well as
> stocking up on a range of pedal cycles, she would love one
> of these
>
> http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/0-
> 9/4homes/grand_designs/hufhaus.html
>
> I watched the programme that featured the Huf Haus and the
> build quality was simply *stunning* and the workmanship
> *amazing*.
And weren't the couple fantastic. Whe others at their age
would be settling back they were having their old house,
ripped down and replaced with the Huf Haus. Also interesting
was the two delays in the project were caused when British
workmen were involved. Huf even sent extra workers over from
Germany so that the house could be completed in time for the
guys to get back to Germany to see a football match.
Colin
--
Trealaw Boy wrote:
> "MSeries" <skankmartin@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<c5tas6$5drmf$1@ID-207671.news.uni-
> berlin.de>...
>> did anyone see Grand Designs on Discovery Home & Leisure
>> yesterday afternoon ? They were building a lodge in some
>> forest where there is a mountain bike track, I didn't
>> catch where is was but they had Mike Burroughs on with
>> three of his creations; a low profile TT machines like
>> Boardmans Olympic one but even more advanced, a bent and
>> a large freight machine which looked great. Nice to see
>> some unusual bikes on TV, highlighting that they can be
>> used for everyday jobs. MB was on because of the design
>> aspect and because he was on site for a race - or so
>> they say.
>
> Do you mean this one?
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> TB
That building was on the show or another show over the
weekend, but I don't think it is the one built for bikers to
stay in. Was it on C4 at the weekend ? Though it was H&L !
Never mind. Nice to see bikes on construction shows.
In article <20040419101746.10395.00000119@mb-m16.aol.com>,
wafflycathcs@aol.comcomcom says...
> >And weren't the couple fantastic.
>
> >Huf even sent extra workers over from Germany so that the
> >house could be completed in time for the guys to get back
> >to Germany to see a football match.
>
> Yes and the fact the guys were incredibly proud of their
> work and way of working. They were highly skilled
> professionals with a well-placed pride in their work.
> Everything had to be *right*.
>
The bit I liked was when they were cleaning out their van
AND ther toolboxes at the end of the job. Seemed like it was
normal practise to them.
--
.paul
If at first you don't succeed... Skydiving is probably not
the sport for you.
In article <20040419100024.10324.00000039@mb-m16.aol.com>,
wafflycathcs@aol.comcomcom says...
> When the PSF whins the lottery jackpot, as well as
> stocking up on a range of pedal cycles, she would love one
> of these
>
> http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/0-
> 9/4homes/grand_designs/hufhaus.html
>
> I watched the programme that featured the Huf Haus and the
> build quality was simply *stunning* and the workmanship
> *amazing*.
>
>
I made enquiries to Huf Haus about 5 years ago, I wanted to
extend my current house with one of their constructions. No
dice, they wouldn't play, said it was to difficult :~(
I never thought of knocking this place down and replacing it
with a totoal huf haus (well not seriously) With the benefit
of hind sight, I wish I had done. ho hum.
--
.paul
If at first you don't succeed... Skydiving is probably not
the sport for you.
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