The Builder

My name is Eric Estlund. I am the designer, builder, email guy and official floor sweeper here at Winter.

I have worked and played in many areas of the cycling world. I recognized early on the freedom and excitement of riding, not just competitively but also recreationally. It became part of how I chose to explore my world. In my college years I started working as a bicycle advocate to help bring more people and bicycles together. I have led both road and off road tours for children and adults and continued to work as an advocate and teacher to promote safe, community minded sport and commuter cycling. Along the way I picked up an art degree with a focus on metal sculpture and function as well as 14 years of experiential based outdoor, art and environmental teaching experience. I have worked in fitting, retail and rental sales, and as a builder for a very busy custom bicycle manufacturer.

What does all that mean for you? It means that I have a wide variety experiences that help me understand a wide range of customer needs and rider expectations. I can work with you to help design your perfect daily driver city bike, your health conscious trainer or your event specific competition machine. I know how to listen, and my one goal is to put you on the best fitting and performing bicycle for your needs.

Please take a look at the web site and Flickr galleries to see some of my past and current work. Keep an eye on the blog (or subscribe) to see updates and new projects, including yours! I can be reached at info@winterbicycles.com to discuss your new Winter.

Thank you-
Eric Estlund