I make bespoke steel bicycle frames. I make them carefully, one at a time out of suitable materials and I price them realistically so I can make a living doing it. I’ve been doing it for quite a while now and I think I’m quite good at it.
A handmade bicycle is a great canvas for an art project, but as a machine it must be safe, functional and durable. I believe it’s better to stick with features and construction methods that have been well proven over many years and kilometers. This doesn’t mean I make or aspire to make identical, anonymous bikes. If a manufactured object is the result of a craft type process it is nice to be able to see that craft, to leave evidence of the method of manufacture and even the distinctive style of the individual who manufactured it.
In addition to frames, I build forks, handlebar stems and pannier racks. I am happy to source components (including unusual or hard to find parts) and assemble these into a complete bicycle. I am open to ideas and suggestions as long as they involve two wheels and pedals but have a particular fondness for classically styled road, touring and utility bikes with lugs, mudguards and racks.
Examples of my work can be seen here….
If you are interested in having me build you a bike, or just a frame then please e-mail me, I’d be pleased to hear from you.
Robin.
