OK, important message from me, Graham Foot, Smokestone founder/owner

I am no longer taking orders for Smokestone as of 1st May. Any existing orders will continue and be delivered of course, so don't panic.

Just to make sure there's no mixup, the reason is purely age related haha. Nothing financial. I am just looking to do less and give more time to my events business.

All warranties and any tech issues will still be dealt with by me going forward as before.

This website will close on the 1st May 2024 as will the facebook page and instagram. The Facebook owners page will continue.

It's a tough decision as I love having my own brand. Getting my logo and name back meant a lot to me and I have paid out to keep it mine but running a bike brand takes time and effort, which I just don't have enough of now. As you get to a certain age time really does become precious.

I trust this is all understood and you can see my dilemma.

Today is the 27th April so just a few days before I close the door.

As for the future I have lots to get on with, with GFBLevents and my youtube stuff. Let alone getting out to ride.

Thats it, desision made. I've been dwelling on this since Christmas but I have to be realistic.

Massive thank you to all of my customers, my supporters, especially Andy Deacon.

Oh one thing I forgot... "HERBY". If you saw my post you may be wondering.

Its a personal thing, a bike just for me. It's a cross country 29er hardtail. Yes, not a fatbike.

I've wanted this bike since 1987, albeit in a 26" then. The name comes from my Father. Herbert was his middle name. He would love this.

OK thats it, all the best and thanks again

Graham