Wednesday, August 5, 2026

WCCX frame going to Asheville, N.C.


 This one will be a complete build when time permits. I hope to have it together in the next 7-10 days. This frame was part of an earlier batch in May , along with a few others that are still in the shop. They all have to be cleared out soon to make way for all the stuff that is coming back from the painter in a day or so. 
This one is only about 3 lb. 1 oz. as it is made for a 5'6" rider. It should be out at the races next month if all goes to plan. This rider has been on my bikes for more than a decade and this will be his first disc brake model. I hope that he likes it.



Steel adventure big tire gravel for San Jose.

This style for steel gravel frame that can take 50 mm tires is becoming more popular. This one is paired with an Enve 'Adventure' fork that has attachment points on the legs for bottles and/or racks. The frame has fender mounts - this would be a great mixed-terrain touring rig.
 

The only thing holding up delivering this frame to the owner is the headset -I could have ordered it earlier but I am so busy welding that ordering parts only happens every other week. The King headset will be in the 3D violet color to match the decals on the down tube.


CX/Gravel frame going to Pa.

This one is just waiting for a White Ind. headset and then it will go in a box and on its way. The frame is steel and it is matched to an Enve G-series fork. This frame was part of the steel run in June before the 13 frame aluminum batch that is nearly completed. This has been a very busy summer so I am looking forward to slowing down this fall and concentrating on the CX team and the upcoming season. 
 




Thursday, July 30, 2026

Two matching WCCX frames for a new team member


 Yes- if you are going to any big CX race , it's best to have two bikes so that if you have a mechanical you have a spare in the pit so that you can finish. Also, if it is a super muddy race having two bikes and someone in the pit can be a big advantage as getting a clean bike every lap or even every half-lap can make a big difference. These frames have PF-30 BB shells so that they can run an EBB and be used as single speeds. 
There's a very good chance these bike will be at the nationals in Fayetteville, Ark. in December.




Monday, July 27, 2026

7005 CX frame going to Seattle.


 Wish that I had taken more photos of this one before it went into the box. It will be set up with Di II and fenders. You can just see the chain stay crossmember- it has a fender boss as does the seat stay bridge. There's eyelets welded onto the dropouts as well. It is going to Seattle, after all.......

Bro tour for rim brakes ? Mechanical shifting ?

Not only that but it has a level top tube. The local rider was very specific about the features on this 3 lb. 2 oz. frame. It's a serious road racing frame but it does not have the modern features that have shaped this particular model. That said, it has the same look and will be a lot easier to set up and maintain. 
 

I got to use a pair of my QR dropouts for the first time this year , at least the aluminum ones.


Thursday, July 23, 2026

Latest Bro-Tour frame for In-Route


 This one is going to another team mate and local rider. It is only 3 lb. 7 oz. and it is made to have all the brake lines hidden. The tubing is NOS Easton Elite with some Dedacciai chain stays. It is about as aero as I build for the road.