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Tyre Belts Make the Perfect Xmas Gift for Fixed Gear and Single Speed Bike Enthusiasts

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:27:52 +0000

Single speed and fixed gear (fixie) bikes are very popular these days and a belt made from a recycled bike tyre makes the perfect Christmas gift for your fixie lover.

Cyclists in general are very hard to buy presents for. Cycling can be so technical these days it is easy to buy an incompatible component or an item that is not what a cyclist is into. A keen cyclist may well have everything their bike needs already. You can’t go wrong with a tyre belt though: they fit in perfectly with cycling’s ethos of self-sufficiency, sustainability and independent minded culture.

A happy custom-made belt customer

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:28:58 +0000

Darren at becomingselfsufficient.org.uk recently sent me a Raleigh Grifter tyre he wanted made into a tyre belt. We weren’t sure how well a 25 year old tyre would transform into a belt but it turned out really well. You can see how it turned out on his blog: becomingselfsufficient.org.uk

Darren’s site is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Permaculture, self-suficiency and recycling.

New Premium Coloured Tyre Belts Added

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:04:29 +0000

Always popular, I have just added three coloured tyre belts to the premium belts section. They are made from lightweight racing tyres are are 27mm wide.

Tyre or Tire Belts?

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:54:34 +0000

It just occurred to me that many people may be using the word tire rather than tyre when searching for belts. Tire is the American spelling of tyre, which is the English spelling although they are often both used here in the UK. Whether you are looking for a tire belt or a tyre belt, I have both here!

More Premium Tyre Belts for Bike Enthusiasts

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:45:35 +0000

More premium tyre belts have been added which I hope will catch the eye of bike enthusiasts or anyone looking for a gift for a cyclist. There are belts made from Hutchinson, Panaracer and Specialized tyres including a snazzy yellow one!

I’ve also improved the photos on the site to better show the latest styles of standard belts I am making. I know have new sources for used tyres and hope to have a regular selection of individual belts available.

Send us your old tyres rather than bin them

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:56:37 +0000

Tyrebelt is constantly on the lookout for old tyres from which to make more belts. If you have any and would like to have a clear eco-conscience rather than letting them end up in landfill then please get in touch. If you post them to us we are happy to reimburse you for your trouble. Please contact us before sending though as not all tyres are suitable.

Have Your Favourite Bike Tyre Made into a Belt!

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:07:09 +0000

If you have a favourite old bike tyre you can now send it to Tyrebelt.co.uk and have it made into a belt!

Perhaps it has sentimental value, carried you on a once in a lifetime tour, or belonged to one of your children. Maybe it is just a fantastic tyre and you can’t bear to have it end up in landfill.

Just send it to Tyrebelt and it will be carefully cut, cleaned and made into a belt so you can keep your tyre as a stylish and functional item for ever.

Not all tyres are suitable for belt making. Slick or traditional road/touring tread tyres are usually OK but please check with us first if the tyre has a very knobbly tread pattern.

You will have to post the the tyre to us. They can be twisted into a figure of eight, folded over on themselves, and tied up before being placed into a strong bag or box for posting.

The cost is only £19.99+p&p

New Premium Tyre Belts Added

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:54:38 +0000

As well as the usual range of knobbly and smooth standard tyre belts available I have just added a selection of some superb quality belts to the premium section. Included are a pair of unusual dual blue stripe belts made from racing tyres and a lovely pair of studded belts made from Panaracer Speedblasters. The single Specialized Enduro tyre belt is also a top quality example of what can be created from a high-end branded cycle tyres.

View the premium tyre belts.

Buy your Valentine a Tyre Belt made from a bike tyre

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:41:02 +0000

Our Belts, made from recycled bike tyres, make an excellent Valentine’s day Environmentally-friendly gift for your loved one. There are 3 styles to choose from as well as one-off premium styles.

Tyre belts make the perfect ethical and green Christmas gifts

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:06:45 +0000

Tyre belts make the perfect Christmas gift for discerning and hard to buy for friends and relatives.

Unlike a useless novelty gift imported from China and made by poorly paid labourers a tyre belt made from a recycled bike tyre has a very low carbon footprint and demonstrates your commitment to green and ethical purchasing as well as being a useful and interesting present.