7005 WCCX frame

This one will be the team pit bike and the first in the big batch that will be the first aluminum frames of 2024. I was hoping to start a few weeks ago but time got away from me.

I wanted to do one for practice as I had not welded aluminum for a few months. Funny, I picked up where I left off and this one looks really nice. I guess all of that steel welding and brazing did something.

 

Steel single speeg 650 boost MTB frame

I still have to build a steel fork for this one but I will do that tomorrow. This one will never see a shock fork. The head tube is long so that the bars are up in a comfortable spot for casual riding. That said, the frame and fork will take up to 2.6" tires so it could be used for rough conditions.

The frame has Paragon 'rocker' dropouts and with a wireless setup this frame could also be set up with a 1X drive train. The customer assured me that it would spend its whole life as a single speed though-I applaud that.
 

Steel path racer going to Montana

This is officially the first "Sadoff" re-issue frame , although it really isn't the first. There are two others but they will not see the light of day before this one. I used NOS Bocama lugs, a Cinelli crown, a Takahashi BB shell and some older cast front dropouts that might be Sampson. All the tubes are new Columbus SL-I didn't want to give this customer rusty crusty old tubes from the stash as this bike is not a wall hanger.

The fork is really stiff - a combination of the super solid crown and the addition of some fork tangs. I used bronze rod to build the fork except for the dropouts which were such a precision fit that I used 50% silver.

The brake bridge and diamonds were also from the Enoch's garage sale. I have a lot of this stuff, more than I could ever use in my remaining lifetime, however long or short that might be. I will try and use what I can and distribute what I don't use to other builder friends. 

The top head tube had to be modified to get the head tube spec the customer wanted. It took a bit of brain work to come up with a plan that would add the needed height with the most seamless look. The head tube lug extension is tig welded on-the only welding on the frame. I  didn't want to just braze it on-I wanted it as structurally strong as if it were one piece.

 I hope the customer likes what I built for him. I really had a good time building it.

Steel gravel frame for a local

The owner of this frame works at the local bike shop and he requested chrome decals. I had to wait awhile for them but I'm very happy what Screen Specialty shop in N.C came up with. They truly have the chrome shine. 

The frame is also capped off with a Jen Green silver headbadge. At this point I'm only waiting for the fork to show up-at that point I can have the customer pick it up. I'm working hard to get all the inventory out of the shop as I will need all the frame hooks for the upcoming aluminum batch.

 

All-road steel frame going to Chicago

Yes, this really is the all-road model. The steel frame is paired with the Enve 'All-road' fork that can take up to a 700x38 tire. That makes this road bike much more than a typical road machine.

You can tell from the rear stays that this one is not a full gravel build , a bit sleeker and shorter wheelbase. Should be a kick to ride it just about anywhere except in deep mud.

 

Steel 29er for a local

Nice when a local rider decides to go with a local builder......kinda keeps it all local. 

This one is made to take a beating as this rider gave me an idea where and for how long he goes out on dirt excursions. This frame should not let him down. It has a big 44 mm Velo Spec down tube and a Jen Green sterling silver head badge, along with a Paragon intergrated head tube.

 

Steel MTB going to Auburn, NY.

What can I say.....been a real strong winter for fat tire frames from my shop. This one is in a color I have not had anyone order until now- it is called "Terra cotta" and I like it.