Davids beloved Giant Anthem X2, a Christmas present in 2009, was creaking badly, very badly. After swapping headsets, bottom brackets and greasing everything in sight, it was the rear suspension next.

As you can see shot to pieces. Attempts to remove the bearings failed so it was a call to ‘International rescue’ in mechanical engineering – brother Ian. Bits were packaged up and sent North.

However, with the outcomes not thought to be very optimistic, the bike went to the attic in a box.

However, a week later the bits were back fully repaired. Truly a miracle. Friday night. the rebuild got underway

Saturday, the final adjustments and a clean and polish

Great joy and rejoicing, and a 3 hour ride round Hampshire to celebrate on Sunday.