Tobbot, aka Tobstv
Posts archive for: 28 February, 2008
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Ecosse on Youtube
@ 2008-02-28 – 09:09:13
Thanks to jackfrost for reminding me about this; I'd plumb forgotten! Closeups of the Ecosse Heretic; soundtrack is 'Rosenbomb' by Russian Metallists Tequillajazz.
It's all good...
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
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New Ecosse Out!
@ 2008-02-28 – 01:43:33
Like many other bikers, I grabbed at the chance to go to the MCN London Bike Show over at the ExCel Centre. And what a show it was too!
Every hour on the hour there was something going on, whether it was a stunt performance by European Stunt Riding Champion AC Farias, whose tricks include non-handed circle wheelies or the UK FMX freestyle motocross team, who wowed the crowds last year with a backflip. And of course, the MCN Hot Babes competition...
But really, I was there for the bikes. Thing about stunts is that I can't do any, so I hate to have my machismo threatened, and as I had brought Mrs Tobbot along, I really couldn't oogle the babes, though she did provide a running commentary!
No, I was more interested in getting myself a new lid, and that was really the reason why I'd brought the missus along; so I wouldn't overspend on the gear! She also knows that I'm hankering after a new set of leathers, so my cunning plan was to show her how much good gear really costs, (for example, the 400 pound plus Arai lids) and then go for something a lot cheaper. Plan worked, and I'm now the proud owner of a Nolan flip-top. Result!
But what really made my day, was seeing the new Ecosse concept bike, which will apparently come out in 2009. At the moment the only colour was apparently a weird orange, though I'm sure they'll come out with something a bit less garish.
Ecosse are an American firm, and their forte is in hand-building most of the bike: currently they produce a beaut which I first saw a few years back in Goodwood, the Heretic
Yep, it sure is a stunning bike, only problem is the price tag: over 50,000 pounds!
Still, one can dream...
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
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The Ace Cafe Welcomes Znethru!
@ 2008-02-28 – 00:59:54
Well, the Ace Cafe is definitely picking up some business, we are now 2 up on members, and hopefully some more posts!
So come on gang, what 2-wheeler gets your blood racing? The new BMW HP2 sport? Or what about the new Fireblade?
For me, it has to be the new Ecosse sports bike, which I caught a glimpse of at the London Bike Show this February. Never heard of it? Well, I shall be posting about my dream bike in just a mo'.
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
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What Happened There Then?
@ 2008-02-28 – 00:36:38
Well, the Ace Cafe welcomed a new member (our first!) who came with a post (our first again!) and it disappeared! What happened?
Admittedly, I started this group just before going on holiday, so I didn't get a chance to post anything; it is kinda rude to use your host's computer methinks. Anyhoo, I do have something to share with everyone interested, and will be posting something very soon. In the meantime workandbooks, if you could bring back that post, I'd be delighted!
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