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Sheer Torture

So people that really know me also know that one of the few things I like as much as handbuilt bicycles are fine watches; not commodity watches like your typical Rolex or Omega (although I wouldn’t turn down either one of them), but craftsman watches like the Philippe DuFour Simplicity … not that I expect [...]

Old School, but not enough

In a lot of ways, when it comes to bike riding, I’m pretty old school.

All of my bikes are steel, and all but one are made with lugs. Over the course of my life, I’ve had the pleasure to get to know both English framebuilder Ron Cooper and American framebuilder Richard Sachs, both [...]

The Tao of Framebuilding

for the record atmo 10.14.02

the lug is not the frame.

the geometry is not the frame.

the alignment is not the frame.

the material is not the frame.

the frame is the frame.     — Richard Sachs, American Bicycle Framebuilder

Cross Fcuking Rules (atmo!)

  Cross F—ing Rules atmo T-shirt

There are essentially no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Cyclocross fkucing rules, and now you can sport the t-shirt to prove it. 100% heavyweight cotton.

Adult sizes S-XL. $20.00 each

Size Small Medium Large X-Large [...]

‘Cross Reality: the first cyclocross reality show

‘Cross Reality, a new VeloNews.com video series, will follow two pro cyclocross racers through their season – VeloNews

This cyclocross season, filmmaker Andy Frothingham will be following two professional racers through their seasons, checking in with them at events around the country and at their homes in Colorado between races. The first episode is presented [...]

Sexy curves

Aside from the ability to pedal a bicycle really quickly and for a really long time, what’s one of the biggest differences between many of the top professionals and the average American weekend warrior?

Have a good look at this photo of the Cervélo Test Team’s bikes at the Ronde van Vlaanderen this past [...]

The Framebuilders’ Collective

For Immediate Release 26 February 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana

Eight professional framebuilders from three countries have spent the last 24 months working together to create an international organization which they hope can strengthen the trade, pay homage to its past, and work towards ensuring that its future is bright and profitable. The Framebuilders’ Collective is a [...]

CX rider could use a hand

As many of you may know, I have had a long association with Richard Sachs … I built his website; he built two of my bikes, and even though I’ve never met him face-to-face, I consider Richie to be one of my closest pals.

RGM Watches-Richard Sachs-Rex Chiu Cyclocross Team member Will Dugan, who will [...]

Okay, people …

… what’s with all the fascination about pro cyclists’ personal lives?

Recent search strings leading people to my blog:

Tyler Hamilton divorce Tyler Hamilton IRS Lance Armstrong divorce Will Frischkorn divorce Greg Lemond divorce Richard Sachs gay Michael Balls Floyd Landis Floyd Landis gay Tyler Hamilton gay

These are all Google search strings that have [...]

Imperfection is Perfection

Imperfection is Perfection: A Film About Richard Sachs and his Bicycles

For nine months in 2007, film maker Des Horsfield made a documentary about bicycle frame builder Richard Sachs.

Horsfield’s film takes an intimate look into the life and mind of the bicycle frame builder as Richard Sachs talks about why he does what [...]