Specific issues, often technical, regarding bicycle design
Museum of Arts and Design
There’s more information on the MAD website now about the exhibition I’m a part of – I mentioned it last week. All very exciting. I don’t think I’ll be able to get there in person (which is a shame) but flattered and fascinated by the view of the bicycle and bicycle building it presents. […]
4130 cromo steel Truss fork
When I built my first Spaceframe in 2003 I used 4130 cromo.
I’ve been asked many times about the possibility of a steel Truss fork and Spaceframe and I’ve been wanting to build a set for a while.
The fork went together well.
It’s heavier than the titanium Truss but it’s lighter than the more normal steel […]
more pictures of Neil’s bike
I’ve had requests for more pictures of Neil’s bike with the fenders.
wide front hubs
First there was only the Paul Whub to chose from for my wide forks. Now Phil Wood is also making a 135mm front hub with wide and equal flange spacing.
It has very large flanges, 84.5mm.
Wheel strength and stiffness is greatly improved with the wide and equal flange spacing. I don’t think I will ever […]
Boatman’s bags
Jeff Boatman finished the bags for his steel Jones and sent me these pictures.
2fat
The fat tire bike is finished and I’ve been riding. This bike is a lot of fun. The traction and cushioning from the big tires really makes new types of riding possible.
I have plans on a production version of this and I’m working towards that now. It will probably be available in steel or […]
A Jones bicycle reviewed
In here…
Or online here.
Custom Diamond frame
This frame set has the same geometry as the 23″ diamond frame but with a shorter seat tube lower top tube and seat stays.
Full custom frames are now available.
Rohloff shifter on Loop bar
Albert’s bike has a Loop bar now.
Off dirt riding
I’ve been riding my bike on the road a little more this year than in the past. I’ve always ridden the road but never really got into traditional “road” bikes or road racing. I have always ridden the road to go some place or just explore.
The skinny tires and drop bars just didn’t allow […]