This guy looks a bit of a tool, right? We'll see if the jacket in the photo has a similar effect on me in a day or two, as my Altura Nevis has packed up - the zip's gone, and it seems to cost almost as much to repair it as to get a new one. Except this is the most expensive of Altura's efforts - not up there with Rapha or Gore Bike Wear, of course, but a combination of generic 'Paclite' type fabric and lots of reflective tape. And some pockets. It's called the Altura Relfex, and I'll post a report once I get it. After looking around, the Altura Night Vision and Endura Superlite looked like other worthy options, but were out of stock in Cyclesurgery, and Evans was overpriced as ever.
On another note, when will Westminster fill in those holes on Trafalgar Square - one almost sent me flying tonight, always a bit of a risk on the 16"-wheeled Brompton.
Finally, got asked today: what regular maintenance does a B need. Hard to think other than a bit of oil or lube on the chain, pumping up the tyres, checking the spokes and aluminium bits, adjusting the brakes from time to time. Is that it? Some bits need replacing, like the chain, after 2k miles or so
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