Tag: Kev Higgins
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The Worst Most
Click or not: The Worst MostTrails are being dumbed down, bikes are being dumbed down, the mass herds of homosapiens meat are being dumbed down. This is an R18 snuff film with blood, guts, pus, sputum and phlegm dripping slowly yet purposefully down your screen. I want to look at the worst the bike industry has conjured. Some old, some… …
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A Side Order of Awesome Part 2: Ratus Ratus
Click or not: A Side Order of Awesome Part 2: Ratus RatusLast time on the ‘Slap we looked at an all original 1983 Morrison Bikes Sidewinder (here). That particular bike had a very easy life and sits comfortably at my in progress museum along with other interesting rides I’ll share in future pieces. This week is all about a Sidewinder that hasn’t been quite so lucky… …
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How To Ziptie
Click or not: How To ZiptieI’m often accused of being OCD at work which is not only incorrect, but a malapropism as well. OCD is a type of mental illness; I, am pedantic. A pedant is very particular about certain things and in this instance, I am a pedantic mechanic. From uneven faceplates to the little orange Shimano rotor sticker… …
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Who Bikes? No One Bikes
Click or not: Who Bikes? No One BikesI wouldn’t expect a toner distribution rep to be overly passionate about their job or product. Nor would I plan on being engaged in a riveting discussion about the history of the box spring or the pros and cons of the futon bed with a mattresses salesman. It’s just a job and at the end… …
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Kev’s Best And Worst Of 2016
Click or not: Kev’s Best And Worst Of 2016Another year come and gone with some good, bad and even ugly things that have transpired during the last 364. Since I reside in a middle management job, I think I’ll give you the ‘ol shit sandwich with a thick doughy bout of good surrounding a juicy pile of crap. It is, after all what… …
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Insider Rides: A Side Order Of Awesome Part I
Click or not: Insider Rides: A Side Order Of Awesome Part IThis here is an all original Morrison Sidewinder. As far as vintage New Zealand mountain bikes are concerned, it’s about as rare as they come. The Sidewinder was produced in New Zealand from the early 80s to early 90s with the frame, fork and much of the parts made in Hastings from locally sourced steel. Compared… …
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Insider Rides: Kev’s Serotta CSI
Click or not: Insider Rides: Kev’s Serotta CSIInsider Rides looks at the bikes that we ride, the bikes that industry insiders ride, that racers ride, and everyday folk ride. This instalment is graced by a bike with a history and a backstory that adds more glory to its already pedigreed name. We present Kev’s very special Serotta CSI. A Gratis I’ve never won… …