It all started with a Diamondback Apex that was saved from the skip of death. After 6 months of riding and racing on it I was sold on the idea, and started hunting out my favourite frame for my "proper" singlespeed. Kona UK came to the rescue with a Kilaeua from their Warranty returns pile. The frame had a snapped dropout but was otherwise mint, not a problem for me, so a quick trip to Chris Marshalls in Keighley and two weeks later she came back, chopped, de cable guided, a stop put on for v-brakes and horizontal dropouts. Matt black paintjob in with the price.

What started as a cheap SS bike has slowly evolved, Chris King rear hub, Mavic ceramic rims, Easton Monkeylites, Middleburn Uno crankset, SDG BelAir.

After three years of hard service, racing, winter riding and derbying, she's just about to get a new paintjob. Mattblack with gloss black flames. Photo's to follow.

Would I swap? Only for a Ti Spot ;o)