Monthly Archives: November 2011

A huge thanks to my customers, supporters and industry friends!   Now- go get off the internet and hang out with your family and friends, we can get back to this stiff tomorrow.   Happy Thanksgiving!

At the last installment I had the front triangle brazed up and was just about ready to put on the stays. Here is a shot once the chain stays were in. To use the vernacular- dead nuts center. Prepping the … Continue reading →

I was asked to build a bike in the style of a 3Resho (San Rensho, or “Three Victories”) I have started in on the San Ume (“three plum”, after my Winter blossoms). I began with the fork. I am using … Continue reading →

Patrick Brady at Peloton contacted me recently about participating in their “Artisans” Q&A column. I have met Patrick at a few of the shows, and it was fun to continue the conversation. Thanks to Mr. Brady and Peloton. Peloton “Artisans” … Continue reading →

With the OHBS in Bend this year I really wanted to bring a mountain town bike. Not quite sure what to put together I decided on new 28′er- a melding on 29er and cyclocross geometries. This flat bar bike can … Continue reading →

I’m back from another years Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show. I am the VP for the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association, and I’d like to that all of the sponsors, volunters, exhibitors and show attendees for making it another great show. We’re … Continue reading →