Taking a critical look at the tools you carry is a worthwhile exercise. Words and Pics: Tim Britton This little feature is probably one for trials and enduro riders rather than MXers, as there’s little
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Category: From the Archive
Early days of long travel suspension: the 1973 GP season
As the need for success dominated the psyche of factory teams, attention turned to keeping the power on the ground… Words: Norm DeWitt Pics: Terry Good For 1972 the American Trans-Am series had been utterly
Read moreKing of the IT crowd
Put two off-roaders together and the first question from either is generally “What’ve you got on the go at the moment?” This is often followed by “You’re doing a WHAT!?” Occasionally, it is “Oh, one
Read moreThe Husky World Championship
In 2016, Brian Catterson, former editor of Motorcyclist, was at the CZ World Championships when he decided that a Husqvarna version was needed and similarly deserving. Words and pics Norm DeWitt Southern California was the
Read moreYou need… aside car trials bike
This is the bit where we dish the orders out, this is where we tell you what you really need in your shed… of course you might not realise this is what you need until
Read moreSuper Profile: Sandiford’s Cheney
With factories in turmoil and sliding to oblivion, the ACU had to look elsewhere for ISDT team bikes… enter the Cheney Triumph. Words and pics: Tim Britton Sometimes the best looking motorcycles are created by
Read moreOriginal and unrestored
To be honest, this section in CDB was one we thought might last for three, maybe four issues before the subject matter dried up. But no, it seems there are more untouched dirt bikes out
Read moreAnatomy of a winner
What does it take to win the Pre-65 part of our sponsored scrambles series? John McCrink investigates. Words: John McCrink Pictures: John McCrink and Eric Miles When Liston Bell won the Scottish Classic Racing Motorcycle
Read moreMoto Memories: Going green
Photo: Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive www.mortonsarchive.com With the entries for both the full Scottish Six Days Trial and the Pre-65 two-day version now closed, the trip to the Highlands is uppermost in many
Read moreIt’s not just for decoration
When painter and decorator Roger Simkin wanted a Beezer that looked good and went even better, it was Mick Bennett he went to. Words and pics Tim Britton Ever regretted selling something? I bet you
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