We had the uncommon opportunity to build up a traditional set of Campagnolo road wheels for a customer the other day. It was quite refreshing to handle hubs, a bundle of stainless steel logs in the form of DT Competition spokes, and Mavic Open Pro rims. Took me back to the last century before all [...]
We love to work on classic bikes Steel, aluminum, and rubber with very little if any composites or exotic technologies. Cleaning and overhauling all the bits I have to go back in the archives to remember working on the loose ball-bearing hubs and headsets. Peeling the packaging off of the frame after Tom Kellog at [...]
The foundation of any bicycle, the wheels represent not only the connection to the ground but the piece of the bike that takes the force from the pedals and turns it into the speed that squeezes tears from your eyes. Picking the proper spokes to do the job matching the gauge to the rider. Choose [...]
Kevin wanted a dream machine that would be light, lively, and go anywhere his heart desires including where pavement might not go. Being the thoughtful person he is, he settled on the beautifully handcrafted Moots Psychlo-X cyclocross frame. After determining his appropriate fit utilizing his current road bike and double-checking his current riding position, we [...]
Mike and I have been working hard at transitioning from a traditional bike shop to our new model. It took lots of work to prepare the building we will occupy on Rockland Farm north of Leesburg, VA. We also had many chores to address on the property which is also under our care and oversight. [...]