Bike Types & History
What the Fork? Mud, Sweat and Gears: A Guide to Dirt Bike History
Knobbly tyres, long travel suspension, and the smell of premix. In part eight of “What the Fork?”, we leave the tarmac behind to look at Dirt Bikes.
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Knobbly tyres, long travel suspension, and the smell of premix. In part eight of “What the Fork?”, we leave the tarmac behind to look at Dirt Bikes.
Heated grips, massive fairings, and enough luggage space for the kitchen sink. In part nine of “What the Fork?”, we look at the bikes built for the long haul.
Police Scotland is back with its 2026 Rider Refinement North program. Spanners explains why even the most seasoned bikers should sign up to master the Highlands.
Too wide for traffic, too wet for comfort. In part seven of “What the Fork?”, we look at the eccentric world of the Trike and why we secretly love them.
Extended forks, hardtail frames, and questionable handling. In part six of “What the Fork?”, we look at the rebels of the road: The Chopper.
High pipes, knobbly tyres, and zero fear. In part five of “What the Fork?”, we explore the origins of the Scrambler and why it’s the ultimate go-anywhere machine.
Feet forward, arms up, and chrome everywhere. In part four of “What the Fork?”, we explore the evolution of the cruiser and why torque beats top speed.
Speed. Style. Rebellion. The Cafe Racer is the definitive British motorbike. Spanners looks back at the era of the Ton Up Boys and the legendary Triton.
They aren’t just for delivering pizza. Scooters saved Europe after the war and defined British youth culture. Join Spanners for the second leg of our history tour.