I don’t get to build a lot of road bikes so I was excited when Ryan wanted me to build one. But things changed quickly and a small rack and lights came into the mix. The head tube was all his idea. I’m glad he suggested it because it’s not something that I would’ve done […]
This bike has been used as a work bike since 2012 when I had originally built it for Andy from Dash Delivery. I don’t normally build single speeds although I do love them. It fit into my repertoire as a bike as a tool for commuting, touring, or working. It was about ready for a […]
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) happened back in February and I’m a little delayed in posting anything about it. Unlike other bike shows, this one felt more like a competition than a show. The event was in Hartford, CT which was conveniently within driving distance of my home in Rhode Island. I displayed […]
This is probably my favorite style of bike to make but it is also the most time consuming because of the full set of custom fillet brazed racks. This one has both front and rear racks as well as a set of detachable low riders on the front. The front rack has an integrated light […]
It was a unique situation when it came to building this bike. I had met Marcie’s husband David at a bicycle event in North Carolina. He was familiar with my work and told his wife who in turn wanted a mixte. Normally I work with one person one on one for the entire process but […]
I had a deadline for this bike which was a famous ride here in New England called the D2R2. It is known for its steep climbs on bucolic roads of mostly dirt and gravel. Held every year in August, riders come from all over to see what “new” roads have been added to the route. […]
I’ve known Ken for many years and I was excited to build (another) bike for him. He had me build him a single speed when I worked at Circle A Cycles and he purchased my personal light touring bike back in 2011. We ride together quite a bit and after many discussions about a new […]
Sometimes I make a bike and it just comes out looking like it belongs in a display case. This is definitely one of those bikes. It’s not too pretty to ride though! Brian already has plenty of miles on it. This randonneur will be on display at the 2017 Builders’ Ball up in Boston on […]
I’m not going to lie, light colored bikes are near impossible to keep clean. But in due time, this pristine ivory colored touring bike will find its natural patina. Kim came to me looking for a bike capable of loaded touring with front and rear racks, disc brakes, integrated lighting, and the ability to charge […]
700c light randonneur/road bike
April 30, 2018
I built this bike to replace the road bike that I’ve had since 2002. For me, that’s a long time without an upgrade! A lot has changed about the way I view bicycles over the past 16 years. In my eyes, a bicycle can still have fenders and a dynamo powered light system while still […]