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Girder forks separate pre-war bikes from post-war. They may be fairly primitive, but they were effective. Here’s how to get the best from them

I loved Martin Buckley’s piece about his Mamod Roadster (Backfire, July). Martin is always my go-to when I get a new magazine delivered, but enough sycophancy… It rang a bell with me when Martin menti

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I’m 70 and have Parkinson’s disease, which affects my strength and mobility. I’m looking for a new e-bike with low weight, a leisurely geometry, a steep top tube to help with mounting, front and rear