Looking for a new bike? Here’s a couple of new-to-the-UK brands for your consideration, both shortly to be brought into the country by Freeborn.

Dean titanium bikes have graced these shores before but not for a few years. You can peruse the hardtail Colonel and full suspension Ace at www.deanbikes.com.

And Syncros founder Pippin Osborne is back with Banshee Bikes. There are two models, the full sus Scream and hardtail Morphine, both of which will be found under “burly” in the dictionary. Marvel at their North Shore massiveness at www.bansheebikes.com.

Dean and Banshee join Ellsworth and Devinci in Freeborn’s ever expanding stable. Call ’em on 01403 251252 or drop ’em an email.