Cambridge-based The Light Blue has, over recent years, specialised in classically styled steel bikes aimed at traditional road pursuits. So the Robinson is a bit of a departure for the brand, as it’s intended to be used for the latest road (or should that be off-road?) trend.
Well-mannered adventure roadster
Yep, you guessed it: this one’s a gravel machine. It’s not at the extreme end of the spectrum, like Cannondale’s Slate – it’s more of a ‘gentleman’s all-roader’, and is better suited to towpaths, gravel roads and byways than technical singletrack and really rough stuff.
The Reynolds 725 chromoly tig-welded frame is finished beautifully and includes mounts for mudguards, a rear rack and even has routing points for a hydraulic hose line under the top tube.
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The geometry is fairly traditional road stuff, with parallel 73-degree angles and a mid-height 180mm head tube on our 59cm test bike. These and the long, 1029mm wheelbase all add up to a bike that’s comfortable to pilot and has stable steering reactions – both of which are ideal qualities for its intended purpose.
The slender steel tubes do allow for a lot of flex, which adds comfort but also makes for a whippy ride. The Robinson does get a bit of a twist on when you’re down on the flared drops or sprinting out of the saddle on tarmac – especially the back end, which squirrels around on the fat 30mm tyres.
Off road-friendly drivetrain
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