Test-riding the old-school way

Tweed is due a comeback, I think

Posted: 19 August 2011
by mark forsyth


Love this old cine film of how Avon used to conduct their R+D around their Melksham HQ. Flat-out on a Vincent with only hair oil and utter faith as protection.

Wonder how many test riders Avon used to get through?

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