April 2010
March 2010
steel frame set
It’s the same color as this one.
6 speed run
I just finished a small run of cassettes for a few bikes and rolling chassis shipping out soon.
It’s compatible with Chris King and DT Swiss SS hubs as well as many other “single speed” cassette hubs.
It’s compatible with Shimano (not Shadow) derailleurs with a long low limit “L” screw supplied with the cassette.
This is […]
February 2010
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. […]
Another little movie
Here’s another clip from my video experiments. I still can’t get the sound to transfer so you’ll have to imagine (for now) the wind noise, occasional tire/trail fx and me muttering something or other at the end.
Next up might well be a rear facing camera looking at a six-speed set-up in action. For now […]
Busy – nothing to announce (yet)
Sorry, realize I haven’t blog’ed for a while but I’ve been busy. A few steel and titanium bikes have been built, prepped and shipped to customers and I’m doing a lot of new stuff too. Several plans are coming together pretty well and the future’s bright. It’s very much wait and see though – […]
December 2009
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.
Neil’s bike and news
Neil’s bike is now built and shipped. He should have it soon.
This is one of the last bikes I’ll be building with Merlin made frames and forks.
Merlin informed us, after we had placed an order for more frame sets with them, that they wont be able to build for us anymore. They wont be […]
October 2009
Jones bike stolen in the UK
Phil’s bike has been stolen. If you see it or any parts from it please contact me.
Pictures of the bike here.