Issue 144 Building for the Builders

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Who makes all of those pieces that make a bike more than a pile of tubes? We meet the people who make the bits for the people who make the bikes. Words by Hannah and Fahzure Freeride, Pictures by Hannah Many of us never give much thought to the idea of owning a handmade bike, probably dismissing the idea as too expensive. The reality is that a handmade bike is often cheaper than we might think and unlike most off-the-shelf experiences, a handmade bike purchase will almost certainly involve more insight, customisation and support. Let’s say you do think about...

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Hannah Dobson

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I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones. More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments. I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.

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  • Northwind
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    Really enjoyed this one, almost a perfect ST article? It’s got titanium, nice people, plants, musing, and actual bikes

    Posted 1 year ago
    mick_r
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    Very nice article.

    If you really want to highlight a business that sustains the UK / European framebuilders then that would be Ceeway – not sure whether they would want the publicity or not, but as a one stop shop for tubes, frame parts and consumables they are great.

    And yes, building the odd frame is fun. Building for a living would be a drudge.

    Posted 1 year ago
    lightfighter762
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    How do I see the article? Behind the guestwall atm.

    Posted 1 year ago
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