Josh and I finished building up his bike this afternoon so he could ride his new machine to work. He has been riding a fixed gear exclusively for about 8 years or so, so I am sure it’s going to take a bit to learn how to coast. I love the stem. It is a heart melter.
Happy customer!
Josh said it was necessary. Keepin it old school.
Congrats Elicia and Andy! What a fun wedding and serious BBQ.
And guess what, Andy gets a Milholland adventure touring mountain bike from Elicia. Best wife ever.
Bike parking.
These folks are the real deal. Bike tourers, advocates, frame builders and such. Good people.
This is my beloved brother and best friend Ammon and his new wife Gina.
Ammon built my website and has a great beard.
A look at lugs from start to finish. I didn’t manage to record even close to all of the steps but it is still a neat progression to see.
This is where I lose myself. I always do a bit of research and dig deep, get nervous, and sketch out some ideas. I keep pages of lug drawings all over my shop for ideas.
and after many steps, some tricks, a lot of filing, out come nice and even, classy and fast lugs.
So thanks to a wonderful little lady in Florida I now have a camera again. Just in time to ramp up for the Oregon Handbuilt Bike show.
I am working on Heidi and Gina’s bikes. Greg, you are next on the list. Josh’s ultralight road bike is in paint and almost finished. I cant wait to see that lugged stem! Steve’s bike is next in line for paint. And then maybe a new mountain frame for myself!
This is what $900 of pure love looks like:A
its my new Anvil fork jig. It’s the bee’s knees
This is what friends are for. Thanks Griz!
Check out Griz’s new track bike. I love how the paint job highlights the lines of the bike. Enjoy!
This is the only picture I could find of the Portland City Club meeting “It’s all about the bike”. The event was filled with progressive speakers and attendees. I had a great time talking to other local builders. They are all such cool cats to hang out with and have amazing skills. You can check out the MP3 @ http://www.pdxcityclub.org/forums-events/friday-forums.php
I was pleased to hear the general thought of the speakers. City and transportation development effects everyones physical and mental health.
Finally some nice shots of my cross bike. I run fenders year around which are easily removed for cross tires, have rack mounts for a short tour, and a loud bell to ding at my friends. It has a solid old school look with race proven parts, along with multiple capabilities. The geometry makes for a snappy ride, and is a pleasure in climbs and descents. The all steel construction means comfort for miles.
Alright folks, sorry for the lack of pictures and posts.
Just to catch you up:
Josh, your bike will be going into paint after a few braze ons, and finish work.
Griz, your bike should be out any day now from paint!
I am working on a set of hand carved lugs for Heidi’s bike who own the pet food store MEAT in Portland. Go and check it out on 22nd and East Burnside.
Steve is getting a bike I want all to myself. It’s single speed, fillet brazed cross bike, with a timeless double plate styled fork crown and S-bend seat stays.
I almost have my camera issues handled and will soon have a small studio area for some classy shots. Can you say Soap Opera lighting!
Oh yeah, the weather is amazing so go for a long ride.
I can’t help but to think that my favorite trails near the Portland are clear of the winter snow, which is fat a lie.
My new cross bike. More to come with proper lighting.
