Kogswell Model P

The poor man's Rivendell [2]. Geometrically, an almost exact copy of the Rambouillet [3], only it's made in Taiwan with better fender attachments, an uglier, but beefy, rear dropout and an inferior paint job. But, hey, it costs half as much.

I had a hell of a time getting this thing. I bought it used on "the internets" and it must have got damaged in the "tubes." I had a three month battle with FedEx to get money for the repairs. Curse you FedEx!

But it all worked out in the end, because this baby's a dream to ride. It's fast, stable and comfortable. It's fun to ride and that's what a bike should be.

• Frame: Kogswell Model P [4]
• Size: 58cm
• Crank: Sugino AT Double (139mm Q-Factor)
• Tires: Continental Ultra Gators - 28mm
• Saddle: Brooks B-17 Champion Special [5]
• Headbadge: Marya Williams [6]