Paul’s Road Bike

Paul’s Road Bike, originally uploaded by bishopbikes.

I built up Paul’s road bike before we left on vacation. Paul sent me an email a few days ago:

“Chris- Just got back from my first real ride on my new bike (I went out on Friday and got caught in a deluge – the tires grip well…); and without trying to set a record, broke my best time by 2:30 minutes coming in at 43 minutes versus my previous record of 45:35 for a ten mile ride. The bike’s fantastic. A full 10 lbs lighter than my Falcon, rides as well if not better over bumpy terrain, very quick, very responsive yet more stable on the downhill runs. The bike certainly exceeded any expectations I might of had for a steel bike. You do great work! Thanks for your effort and your commitment to quality materials, beautiful form, and superb execution. Great work! -Paul.”

These are the best emails. More pics on flickr.

July 14, 2011 · Filed Under Finished Frames, Work in Progress

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Leigh’s Bike

Leigh’s Bike, originally uploaded by bishopbikes.

Leigh was my first customer, when I built her road bike a few years ago, and now she has become my first repeat customer. Leigh wanted a classic British style bike. She is currently in England getting her PhD and we will be visiting her soon. Thanks Leigh! I hope you enjoy the bike! More pics on flickr.

June 19, 2011 · Filed Under Work in Progress

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Kevin’s Bates Track

Kevin’s Bates Track, originally uploaded by bishopbikes.

Kevin’s bike is back from paint. Kevin put a deposit on a bike at last year’s Cirque du Cyclisme and he wanted to do something with the classic Nervex lugs. I love this color yellow. I had fun with this bike. Definitely something different.

Bates Cantiflex tubes with Diadrant fork and Nervex lugs. Paint by Fresh Frame. Photos by John Fabrizio.

June 14, 2011 · Filed Under Work in Progress

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Bishop Bikes Workshop Tour

Bishop Bikes Workshop Tour, originally uploaded by slueck.

Seth from Baltimore Velo and a friend came by the shop the other day and took some pictures and talked. I appreciate their time and interest and enjoyed taking time out of my day to hang out for awhile. If you live in Maryland, definitely check out their blog, which covers a wide variety of topics related to cycling in Baltimore and Maryland: http://baltimorevelo.com/

Check out the write up here at the Baltimore Velo website: http://baltimorevelo.com/2011/06/feature-bishop-bikes-workshop-tour/

June 14, 2011 · Filed Under Work in Progress

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Jo’s Bike

IMG_1643, originally uploaded by bishopbikes.

I just finished Jo’s bike and sent it to paint today. This bike is modeled after the MS track bike I did for NAHBS, but I actually like this bike better. There are some cool changes with this bike. The bike has a KVA stainless rear end, MKS dropouts, and Columbus Air fork. The front triangle is Columbus Spirit for lugs. I also really like how the bridge turned out for this bike. More pics on flickr…

I will be taking this bike to France next month. Can’t wait!

June 9, 2011 · Filed Under Work in Progress

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leigh’s bike

leigh’s bike, originally uploaded by bishopbikes.

Leigh’s Bike is back from paint (Fresh Frame). I am going to have proper pics taken of it soon, but I posted some on Flickr so Leigh could check it out. More on Flickr…

June 2, 2011 · Filed Under Work in Progress

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Northern California Bike Show at Bruce Gordon’s

Hey, if you are in the area, you should check out the following bike show. Lots of great builders. Wish I could go!

I tried to link the flyer, but couldn’t. See Bruce Gordon’s blog for more info and the list of builders and vendors participating: http://brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com/2011/05/abshw-2011.html

Come spend an afternoon with the finest framebuilders, component makers, and soft goods craftspeople in the great state of North California. There will be a handmade bicycle show and a framebuilders’ garage sale, perhaps a pre-ride, probably a Whiskeydrome, plenty of good folks and lots and lots of beautiful utilitarian objects to look at, and perhaps even purchase.

Where:

Bruce Gordon Cycles

409 Petaluma Blvd South

Petaluma, N. Cal.

When:

June 26, 2011

11 am – 5 pm

May 13, 2011 · Filed Under Work in Progress

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Paul’s Road bike

IMG_1375, originally uploaded by bishopbikes.

Just completed Paul’s bike. I will be sending it to Fresh Frame for paint. Check out more pics on flickr.

May 12, 2011 · Filed Under Work in Progress

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Help Jeff, Win Bike

Help Jeff, Win Bike, originally uploaded by pereiracycles.

Help Tony Pereira raise money for his good friend with cancer. Cancer is a horrible disease and it is great that Tony is doing this for his friend. Please support them both.

May 5, 2011 · Filed Under Work in Progress

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Classic Rendezvous Weekend

The Classic Rendezvous Weekend is coming up soon. I will be there, along with some of my favorite builders who I will be really excited to see: Weigle, Bilenky (I think), Dave Wages, and more…

I love the classic bikes and am looking forward to all the rides.

Check out more here:

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Weekend2011.htm