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How to convert an old steel frame to take modern equipment
Convert an old steel frame to take modern equipment? I would say our customers are split 50:50 between building their renovated frames up with period components and converting them to take modern equipment but in a retro style. There is no right or wrong. Surely its better to give a neglected steel frame and new…
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The Reality Behind the Work, and Why I’m Still Here
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had to face some hard truths, not just about the state of my workshop, but about the future of traditional framebuilding in Britain. A few days ago, I read Ricky Feather’s announcement that he’s stepping away from framebuilding. He spoke openly about burnout, cancelled orders, and how even the…
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A Week with Maurice and the Art of Framebuilding
Monday: A Rough Start Mondays are rarely uneventful, but this one was particularly challenging. Fresh off a day in bed with flu symptoms, I attempted to rally for Maurice’s first day on the framebuilding course. It was an uphill battle, as even the smallest tasks felt monumental. Maurice, however, came prepared and enthusiastic, with his…
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A Week Full of Frames, Falcon Fixing, and Frosty Workshops
Monday Morning: Dawes in the Workshop The week started with the typical Monday madness. On the docket was a sentimental project: a service for an old Dawes that hasn’t rolled in years. This bike belonged to the customer’s late father, and getting it back to its former glory is high on my list. Sometimes it’s…