Thursday, 31 July 2025
Monday, 28 July 2025
Review: Brompton BumbleBee C Line Special Edition
Over the years the I have had a very close relationship with Brompton Bicycles.
In late February 2023 I got a message though instagram from none other the Creative Director at Brompton Bicycle. At first I was very sceptical that it was a real message but I confirmed the message was genuine. I think at first I was thinking they where offering me to be put on the waiting list to buy the special edition but to my surprise it was confirmed that Brompton where just going to send me one.
When I first saw the adverts for the then new BumbleBee Brompton initially I was surprised and honoured. I commented on it with “ I feel a disturbance in the force!” Which resulted in many likes & comments.
I can almost imagine the meeting at Brompton HQ:
“We had The Legend here a many years ago. We took DNA samples and has been on ice ever since. Cloning technology has come along way since that time.”
“Is it safe? Is it Ethical ?”
“Let’s do it!”
Yeah I know my sense of humour can be odd at times..
In late February 2023 I got a message though instagram from none other the Creative Director at Brompton Bicycle. At first I was very sceptical that it was a real message but I confirmed the message was genuine. I think at first I was thinking they where offering me to be put on the waiting list to buy the special edition but to my surprise it was confirmed that Brompton where just going to send me one.
After confirming the specs of the Brompton BumbleBee C Line we (The Legend & I) had a new addiction to the family. N+1 (temp name maybe) will probably be a perfect day ride bike (No rain).
- Mid bar
- BWR 6 speed
- Mudguards
Nothing to fancy but I wish I went for the Electric version. It did take awhile to get to me cause as fast as Brompton could make them, people were buying them.
First Impressions:
It feels a lot lighter than The Legend. Probably different techniques in making it over the years so making it stronger and lighter in the process. Cause its lighter it feels abit more nimble.
Friday, 4 July 2025
Men’s Health…
So in early May 2025 I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. It’s in its early stages and treatment has already begun. The doctors say cause I’m young (54 is young for this) and it’s been caught early I have very good chance to beat this thing. The thing of it is that ive had no symptoms at all and this is why it’s also called a silent killer.
My dad died of Prostate Cancer a couple of years ago and I’ve been getting regular checks ever since.
So anybody (guys) please get checked if your mid 40s onwards. Even more so if your family has a history of cancer.
1 in 8 men get it. (1 in 4 black men, For some reason is much higher in black men.)
I’ve come to realisation that men don’t talk about this kind of stuff cause well if your not in pain, bleeding or something not dropped off then you carry on. I’m mostly posting this for everyone to get their minds in gear to look after themselves and have health checks more. Go to doctors and ask for atleast a yearly check and blood work especially if your family has history of illnesses like this.
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till the next ride, bee safe.....
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