Top 5 Triumph Vintage Hardtails

Top 5 Triumph Vintage Hardtails

The distinct profile of a Hardtail has made it one of the most popular classic bikes to this day. Lack of rear suspension created a clean simplistic look that it’s so well known for. These custom Bikes are built around vintage 1960’s and 1970’s British engines.

Below is a list of our top 5 vintage Hardtails

Falcon Motor Cycles Krestel

This was the second bike built in Ian Berry’s ‘Concept 10’ series. Ian discovered a damaged gearbox in his 1970’s Bonneville engine but managed to fix it on his own. Completely ripping out the damaged transmission, nearly every part of the Krestel was fabricated in-house from handlebars down to the exhaust.

Analog Motorcycles T120 “El Matador”

This bike is what happens when a motorcycle builder creates a bike for himself. A 2-year project, El Matador is built on a1968 Triumph frame powered by a 1972 650cc T120 engine.

David Borras T120R

Commissioned by the Vintage Racer David Borras, this kooky looking bike started with just a T120 Bonneville engine. Fitted to a Hardtail frame and rebuilt by the California Bike shop Hell on Wheels. The bike was most recently modified with a removable nose cone an custom paint job.

Untitled Motorcycles T100SS

London’s Untitled Motorcycles owner tracked down this broad track inspired Hardtail partially completed while on a “boys weekend” in Germany. The bike had extensive frame work done including powder coating, brasswork, and a carb intake system mad from an old car horn.

Eastside Bobber

Built in France, this bike is a daily rider customized for the dirt track. The owner, a French BMX rider who also runs a surf -and-moto shop, has modified the kick-start lever with a beat up BMX pedal and the chain is rolling on a Powell-Peralta skateboard wheel.

Although these vintage models are hard to come across these days, but make sure to check out classic 2014 Triumph models like the Triumph Bonneville T100 at PetesCycle.com 

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Edge of Tomorrow Exclusive Triumph Thruxton

Tom Cruise stars in the si-fi military blockbuster Edge of Tomorrow boosting through the streets of London on a one of a kind Triumph Thruxton. Customized exclusively for the film, the bike features a one-off-matte finish paint scheme. The film was released June 6th 2014 with DVD and Blu-ray release dates expected in October. 

Although you won't find a bike quite like the one on the big screen, all Thruxtons are unique. Inspired by the London cafe race scene (circa 1960's) Thruxton's were tweaked by riders to maximize speed & sharpen handling. Dropped bars, single seats, and upswept exhaust are staples of the bike. 

The Thruxtons movie star looks resemble the classic bikes used by the cafe racers. They often self-modified there bikes to handle and preform on the city streets. Triumph has captured the look by integrating some of the most popular styling details into the Thruxton. 

- Classic 1960's paint schemes

- Fitted double seat with rear cover 

- Ace handle bars 

- Bar end mirrors 

- Twin instrument pods 

- Iconic air-cooled parallel twin engine 

- Moulded fuel injection 

- Double overhead camshafts 

Riding Position: Pure 1960s café racer but not at the expense of comfort, that's what the Thruxton is all about. So there's a sporty forward lean that makes you look the part. The footrests have been raised and set back to complement the bar position, so you are close to the bike and can really feel how the front end is performing. We’ve positioned the bar end mirrors to work best when you are tucked down and forward, providing a good view of the road behind around elbows and body. But none of this is so extreme that it spoils the feeling of versatility. You can still tour or commute on the Thruxton as well as take it for a sunny Sunday burn.

Learn more about the Thruxton at Petescycles.com 

2014 Triumph Thruxton are available at Petes Cycles at $9,099.00 

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Be a hero with GoPro!

Go Pro has took the extreme sports world by storm. Known as the worlds most versatile camera, Go Pro is allowing humans to capture digital images and videos in the midst of their favorite sports, activities, and hobbies. The easy-to-use lightweight camera can practically go anywhere you do if secured correctly.

Go Pro's Hero line of cameras will allow you to share your adventures and moments of pure adrenaline with the world. With nearly endless mounting capabilities you can catch footage from views and angles that have never been possible before! In this post we will be discussing some of the most popular mounting options for cyclist.

1. flat and curved mounts

These are your basic mounts that will come with the purchase of any camera. Apply these mounts anywhere your camera will be spending most of its time. Keep in mind that these mounts have an industrial strength, waterproof adhesive on them. They are considered semi-permante but are able to be removed if you apply heat. Your standard hair dryer should be able to get the job done. 

So flat and curved mounts will work for plenty of mounting options, but what happens when your ready to capture your ride from a different angle? 

2. Roll bar mount 

This mount is able to clamp onto any bar with a diameter of 1.4 to 2.5 inches. The perfect mount for securing the Go Pro when a standard surface mount is not an option. The roll bar mount will fix well to almost any ATV, Bike, or Motorcycle frame. This is a preferred mount for getting street or dirt level shots. 

3. Jaws flex clamp mount 

Known as the ultimate multi-purpose mounting option, the clamp is able to grab any location with thickness between 1/4 to 2 inches. The clamp opens up many mounting options on nearly all vechicals. An adjustable neck feature allows you to twist and turn the camera in any direction to get your desired view. A Handlebar crossmember is one of the most popular places for this mount. 

**Make sure the clamp is not attached to any location that will rotate or move around! 

4. Helmet front mount

Perfect for any kind of safety helmet! This mount may be used in conjunction with flat and curved mounts to be placed wherever you can find that works, but it is designed for headwear. The low profile positioning is perfect for capturing the open road. 

Mounting equipment can be found in our online store ranging from $12.99-$39.99

The latest Go Pro Hero3+ is also available for $399.99

These mount should be able to get you started recording your adventures. Be sure to download the Go Pro app to control, preview, and share your videos and images across your social networks! 

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First Annual Motorcycle Poker Run Saturday, August 16th

Pete's Cycle would like to announce that it is co-sponsoring its first Annual Motorcycle Poker Run. The event will take place on Saturday, August 16th (Rain day is August 23rd). Bird's Nest Barbeque is sponsoring the event as well, in addition to providing what is going to be the biggest feast in town.

This event is to make people aware of autism in their home town. All proceeds from this ride go to families in Harford county with Autism spectrum disorder. So, in case you were thinking that you money wouldn't be well spent, think again.

The ride starts and ends at Pete's Cycles (334 Bel Air Rd, Belair Md). In addition, there is a 25$ per person entry fee, which includes lunch. Open Registration is from 8:30-10 a.m. The run will commence at 10:30, while lunch is from 1-3.

Yes, there will be prizes. However, they will be awarded at the end. For more information contact Chris 410-838-8087 or Troy 410-838-8021.

Again, the purpose of this ride is to get motorcyclists together to enjoy a beautiful ride through Harford county, while at the same time raising money for a great cause.

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Want to be the king of the beach?

Want to be the King of the Beach?

Scooters are a great way to get around at the beach weather your trying to dodge a traffic jam, catch the sunset, or cruise for the thrill of it. So how do you overcome common scooter stereotypes?

You do it with a Honda Ruckus.

The Ruckus is the most stylish, desirable, and customizable scooter on the market. You won't find a 49cc scooter at the beach that can match the performance of a Ruckus either. With a liquid cooled, single cylinder, four stroke engine there is no scootermore powerful that gets 114 mpg. This is NOT your average rental scooter!

Design features of the Ruckus are sure to turn heads as you blow past fellow beach goers. The frame is minimalist and rugged paired with fat tires and dual headlamps giving the bike it's distinct look and feel.

Riding a Ruckus you will feel the performance advantages over a regular scooter there is no doubt about that. You will never feel like an oddball on this machine as it pack enough punch to keep up with other road vechicals. While other scooters are being heckled by Ocean City senior weekers at stoplights, they will be drowling over your 2014 Honda Ruckus.

Quality, Reliability, and Comfort are also staples of the Ruckus. The wide base provides plenty of foot space, and the open frame allows for a slight storage space under the seat. One of our favorite unspoken features of this bike is safety! If you're ever caught in the rain on this bike you shall not be afraid! The fat tires on the bike bring a very welcomed sense of security to the rider and will prevent some accidents and slide-outs that may occur on other machines.

The Ruckus is one of our favorite Scooters!

Pete's has the 2014 Honda Ruckus's starting at $2,649.00

Also a 2013 Ruckus is available for a sale price of $1,999.00

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