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After coming back from my tour of shows I predictably had a bit of a back log to push through. I try to group small parts headed to the plater when I can, and I had scheduled a batch of … Continue reading →

From humble beginnings- Josh at The Bicycle Story is putting together a series he calls “My First Bike”. The articles are a Q&A with builders about their first build and their entry into frame building. For extra fun he encouraged … Continue reading →

Today is my first day back in the shop after a whirlwind tour of bike shows. After 3 US events I decided to end my run in Bristol, UK at the second Bespoked show. After roughly 17 hours of travel … Continue reading →

The box is packed, the truck is loaded, and I’m ready to roll. 24 hours after heading out the door (give or take some date lines) I’ll touch down for another great show.

Six days after NAHBS I found myself in Seattle setting up the booth for the Seattle Bike Expo. It was fun to be on “home turf” (I lived in Seattle for a few years) and at another large show. Where … Continue reading →

For those of you that missed Sacremento this year here are some fun photos from NAHBS via John Prolly. Check out his full set here . Below are a couple of high lights. David Rangel also has a great gallery … Continue reading →

After a fair amount of pre show prep, the literal road to the show begins much the same-with an early morning start and a long truck ride: This years weather was a bit dodgy, so I hit the road around … Continue reading →

A few months ago a local student approached me asking that I build my take on a classic 3Rensho track bike. He wanted to keep the frame as traditional as possible, but with provisions for brakes and a position that … Continue reading →

Last week I wrapped up a very detailed bike, and decided to slow it down for a couple of days and tick off some straight forward projects. First up was a frame repair for a local rider. After an unfortunate … Continue reading →

I’m chipping away at the “Wanderer” before taking it off to paint. This is a 650b all roads bike designed for 32-38mm tires and a small rear carrier. We opted for all internal routing and cabling, which is always a … Continue reading →