After using the Stanforth Skyelander touring bike for nearly a year, it's time for a review! I've pedalled this steel frame touring bike from one end of Greece to the other on sealed roads, rough tracks, and everything in between on different cycling trips, and it's one of the best long distance touring bikes I've ever ridden. Here's why. Stanforth Skyelander 700c Touring BicycleHaving … [Read more...]

A look at the original Stanforth Kibo expedition bicycle. This 26 inch, steel frame touring bike exudes style, class, and most importantly, reliability.Stanforth Kibo Expedition Bicycle Three months after being loaned a Stanforth Kibo expedition bicycle to test out, I am in a pretty good position to give it a final review.During this time, I have ridden it unloaded and fully loaded, on … [Read more...]

Recently, I was loaned a Stanforth Kibo bicycle to test out. Over the last few weeks, I have taken it on a number of rides in order to see what I think to it. Whilst I am not quite ready to give it a full review yet (that blog post will be in a weeks time), here are some general thoughts.The Stanforth Kibo It goes without saying that the Stanforth Kibo has a distinctive look to it. Clearly, … [Read more...]

A few days ago, a Stanforth Kibo bicycle arrived for me to test out. It's the first bike that's ever been loaned to me to test, proving you're never too old to experience something for the first time! It came about after Simon, the owner of Stanforth, had gotten in touch via Twitter in June. He asked if I would like to test one out, and naturally I jumped at the task. I am all for playing with new … [Read more...]