An old mate of mine used to do duathlons with me in Japan on an Air Friday years ago. We all had a good laugh at him, but he always had the last laugh by beating us soundly. Strangely, that didn't stop us having a go at him for his bike. Human nature I guess. I always thought he was an amazing athlete overcoming this handicap of a bike he had. Then one day, years later I was looking for a new commuting bike. I commute every day in Tokyo 7km each way 5 days a week, all year, and the old clunker gave up the ghost. Tested the Pocket Rocket at Amanda in Tokyo, and I was completely sold. Your bikes are light, responsive and lively. Mr. Chiba of Amanda is an amazing frame builder himself, with the most awesome wooden racing bike you have ever seen (it even has willow wheels!). He designs and makes his own folder, but even he was in awe of your bikes. Congratulations.

Walter, I cannot thank you enough. My Fixed Gear Pocket Rocket is awesome. It rides like a dream and has become MY FAVORITE RIDE. I've had it for almost 2 weeks now and I cannot get enough of it. I've been using it at least twice a week as my commuter (25 miles one way. Manhattan to long island). It's quick, nimble and handles the various NYC potholes like a champ. Keep up the great work! Regards, Joe. Read about Fixed Fridays

Thanks Rob English for introducing me to the BF as a serious
bicycle through his entertaining web site , I have just completed my first 1000 kms on my new retro Pocket Rocket, financed by selling my cherished Eddy Merckx (Litespeed, or is it the other way around?. As I travel a lot I got sick of the hassle of bike bags and the inevitable damage incurred by bagge handlers. The real bonus is that the bike itself is so much fun to ride and as good to ride as any high end racing bike, with the bonus of acceleration that you really notice when you get back on a 27 inch wheeler. Thank you Rob English you are a great advocate for the product and Epic cycles in Brisbane are very enthusiastic agents.