Two more big head tube disc brake 'cross frames

 The batch is nearing completion-a good thing as I'm leaving town day after tomorrow. These frames, 6-7 in all will be shipped out to the heat treater tomorrow and after will go to the powdercoater.

 This frame will go to a local painter for some sort of custom scheme as it will wind up doing duty at a couple of trade shows. The frame will be a platform for a number of new products from a major component company. After the shows  , one of the employees of the company will take ownership of this frame and hopefully start racing on it-or at least shredding the local trails.

Road frame for S.F.

 This powdercoat with a satin clear coat looks almost exactly like a titanium frame......it's remarkable.

 Next time I want to get one of my own frames repainted I might go this route-it is a cool look.

The satin top layer really highlights the welding and details like machining and external tube butting. I think that this would be a good look for a display frame. The owner wanted something low key but I think it came out a bit nicer than he might have anticipated. He's looking to have a commuter that won't attract the attention of thieves.......

Road frame and fork for Durango

 This frame and fork are really similar to my own travel bike except that this is more of a real road bike and not a big-tire version. The tubeset and fork crown are nearly the same except that these tubes did not come out of the scrap bin.....only the best for my customers-not and ounce of cereal.

 There's stainless dropouts undrneath that satin black powdercoat so when the paint gets chewed by the wheels there won't be any rust going on.For now, the look of all black on this bike will stay.

Two big-headed aluminum 'cross frames

 Now there's two ways for me to deal with the new tapered steerer forks. This is the newest version  an actual tapered 7005 head tube. I have been waiting for this to be available here in the USA for quite some time.

 The only drawback for now is that I can only get one size-131 mm. This may work well on the bike in the photo but maybe not on your bike. I'm hoping that other sizes become available soon.

 Here's the second version that I have been using for about two years. The tubing comes in one meter lengths so I can make any size head tube for any size frame, as long as it is three meters or less.

 This version might not be quite as hip as the tapered version but it is what I have and I'll keep building with this tube until something better comes along. It is hard to say if the newer tapered tube is better but it definitely looks nicer on a smaller frame.

Travel road bike

 This is a tall frame for a tall guy. I hope it will fit in the travel case ! I still have to prep it before shipping it off but I though I would get a photo of it today as it is a really nice looking frame.

 The color is " New Tucker orange" , almost a Colnago orange but with some fine gold metallic flek.

The owner opted for rear rackmounts , something I recommend for all travel bikes.

New rings on the road bike

Want to improve the shifting on your bike ? Not jazzed with the 50-34 rings on the compact crank ? Here's a solution: Praxis works 52-36 cold forged chainrings. I'm trying a set and they are a big step up. I like the gearing too.

853 'cross frame for New Jersey

 This one is finally all prepped and ready to box up and send out. This is a 'cross euro race frame with the 853 tubing upgrade that shaves a few ounces off and makes for a nice stiff ride.

 I don't use as much Reynolds tubing as in the past but it is always great to work with. The main tubes are nicely finished inside and out and seem to have a bit more uniformity than a lot of the other tubes-you do wind up paying for the quality but it only adds about $ 100 to the cost of the frame.