The Cycle Cure Company

12/09/2026

I just realised I haven't really posted for a while! My excuse is that it has been a very busy summer in the workshop! 😉

12/09/2026

It was nice to help restore this classic Peugeot bike which was owned by Barry Carlino who sadly died last year, but his bike went to Mike Alexander who had it resprayed, put on new decals and between us we rebuilt this into a truly authentic road bike. Mike Alexander is now riding this today in tribute to Barry on the Barry Carlino's Coltswold's Water Park 150km Audax.

12/08/2026

22/07/2026

For the next few days I have this fleet of bikes to service for the British Army 🫡 🇬🇧

29/06/2026

My toughest gig yet! 🛠️
The mission? Presenting mechanics to the Chepstow Brownie Troop. Talk about a tough crowd, but they absolutely crushed it.
My wife and I brought STEM into action, exploring how things work and how engineers solve real-world problems. The absolute highlight? Asking, "Who wants to break a chain?" and having to practically hold them back from volunteering!
Hopefully, we inspired the next generation of problem-solvers. If even one of these amazing girls decides to pursue engineering down the road, I'll call it a massive win.

03/06/2026

What you are looking at is a classic case of secondary material degradation or environmental contamination on this carbon post that is inside a carbon frame. I suspect the powder is aluminium oxide.

Many carbon frames feature a hidden aluminum sleeve or insert bonded inside the seat tube to handle clamping forces. Additionally, internal battery mounts or plugs sometimes use aluminum components.

Because carbon is an electrical conductor, putting it in direct contact with aluminum in the presence of moisture creates a galvanic cell. The aluminum acts as a sacrificial anode and corrodes rapidly, leaving behind a thick, chalky layer of aluminum oxide.

If this bike has been used on a turbo trainer then sweat can creep into the seat post interface and accelerate the galvanic corrosion.

It’s important to check seat-posts and treat them with a fresh carbon paste and check the rubber weather seals are working.

28/05/2026

A Cheddar Roll 200km Audax Route Check