Handbuilt to help you get lost
To be totally honest, i almost didn't attempt this build. But since i have a thing for softails I wanted to give it a try. Mike has somehow coerced me into making or modifying a few weird frames over the years that I would likely never have tried on my own (see here & here)... Continue Reading →
Erik is a repeat offender, having a matte black steel 27.5+/29er frame and fork, a blue steel 700x40 cross/gravel frameset, and now a Ti 29+ frame to rip around Colorado. He asked for some Bontrager-style wishbone seatstays and i'm happy to have obliged because i think they turned out great. I love wishbone stays myself... Continue Reading →
Abe and I met about 5 years ago at the local bike shop where i was displaying my bikepacking rig as Isaac was giving a talk on the art of bikepacking. I remember Abe talking about wanting a custom bike some day and that if he were to pull the trigger it would be for... Continue Reading →
...and i'm definitely not just saying that because I made it 🙂 Some info on the build: XX1 crank, X01 rear derailleur and cassette and shifter, 120/100mm Fox Talas CTD tapered 15QR fork with remote lever to switch between CTD settings (sussy-swanky!), Race Face Turbine 90mm stem, Answer Protaper 20/20 bars, Paul's Love levers with... Continue Reading →
This is an old post that may or may not reflect my current opinion...read at your own risk! There was a time when I wanted one bike that would "do it all." You know what I'm talking about: a bike that can fit fenders with fat tires, run panniers for your tour, has that mystical... Continue Reading →
Even though I haven't ridden a bike in almost FOUR weeks...I'm dreaming of riding this bike when my knees feel like they're not attached to an 90 year old man. Once i realized that I could fit the Knard 29x3" tire on a Rabbit Hole rim in my 7-year old Fox F29 fork I had... Continue Reading →