Phil’s Bicycle Frame Complete For Real!

Some pics of complete custom bicycle frame and Phil enjoying the hell out of it.

Phil on new ride!

MKS Pedals with Ale Allara straps and clips!

Dura Ace Crank w/ Stronglight Ring

Cool old school Stronglight Headset

Phil’s Bicycle Frame – Complete!

Here are some shots of my second bicycle frame for my good pal Phil!  Paint coming soon!

Last cut and file work for the seat binder.

New Cyclos alignment tools made these a snap to align.

Complete handmade frame in the Raw!

Phil’s Frame – Front Triangle Prep Complete

Front triangle preparation is finished!  Seat tube/bottom bracket is complete as well as the down tube and head tube.  Next step, flux up those tubes and finish the rest of the main triangle welds.

Phil’s Frame Underway!

This is my second frame underway.  It will be similar to the first one except the size.  This one is custom for a friend of mine and is the first custom measured frame for me.

Drawing is complete… Lugs are all cleaned (inside) and tube notching has begun.

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.

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