Complete Handmade Bicycle!

Took it on it's first test ride on the W+OD trail! It rode surprisingly well for my first frame. Also took it into DC today and rode around the city without any problems.

Next on the list is to build another one without lugs. Plan on just doing some fillet brazing. Also want to tackle a fork (sorry for the Tange in the picture;).

Thanks to all my friends and family that supported my efforts!

Special thanks to Plum Grove Cyclery for their expert help, Campy frame tools and necessary build out parts. Could not have done it without them.

Special thanks to Rich Adams and Around Town Bicycles in Wilkes Barre PA. The have been very supportive and Rich was always willing to answer my emails.

I plan on doing a more verbose post about the whole experience soon.... stay tuned.

Not Sure - Abstract Steel Sculpture

Latest work in progress. Primarily 1/2 inch steel plate and square tubing make up the sculpture which stand about 6 feet tall. Should be ready for the WLAST show.

Practice Bicycle Lugs

Can probably never get enough practice on brazing lugs. Special thanks to AntBikeMike for sending me some practice lugs.

Bicycle Frame Complete!

First bicycle frame complete! I started working on the lug cleanup and will get ready for paint. I may clear coat it so I can remind myself later about the quality of the initial lugs/brazing.

All and all I am pleased with the way it came out. Clean up and test ride remains!. Will write up a longer post later about lessons learned and thanks to all that supported this effort.