Sorry it's been slow lately..

..with the progress on the new frames I'm working on etc. I've been busy with work and just got a new gig too :-) Hopefully when I have a weekend to myself I can get back to it all..

In the meantime, remember the Cinelli Demi-Fond stem I got for $49 on ebay? Well it came in and it is easily THE nicest example I've seen off a show bike. Literally. Fucking thing doesn't even look like it was used. SO. FUCKING. STOKED.

Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet. Obviously I could sell it and get at least like $4-500 hundy for it but I'm also tempted to use it on one of my future classic frame builds as well. If you or a friend have a super awesome Cinelli frame that you think that stem should go on holler at me. If I do sell it, I'll want to know for a fact it's going on the right bike..

Oh and I almost forgot, I'm doing some spring cleaning and decided it was time to part with my mini tall roadie frame:

It's a little ugly in some spots from a couple of minor repairs but it's a fine example of my pre Yamaguchi school freak bike building skills lol. Does not include nitto tubular holder but does come with a Thomson set back post and provisions for FIVE water bottles and acc. You should be at least like 5' 10" to ride it. About a 57cm frame. I have no idea what to sell it for so feel free to make me an offer! 

More soon..

Sorry it's been slow lately..

Untarckify your Tarck with the 'BREVET' SPECIAL!!

As you recall from a previous post, I did some work for a customer interested in getting a little more functionality from his Broakland track frame. I replaced the seat stay bridge with a brake bridge, cable guides and added 2 sets of H20 bosses all for $150 bucks. Which is a pretty damn good deal considering the time and effort involved..

He was stoked so he wrote me a little review and even made some snaps:

"I contacted Alan to replace the bridge, add H20 bosses, and cable stops. I just got the frame back today. Super clean and fast! I love how everything came out, even better than I expected." jensenn

I was pretty stoked too so I figured I'd offer the same service to anyone else who'd like the same done to one of their frames:

So there you have it- if you're interested and live in the NYC/NJ area be sure to holler at me!

thetriplec@hotmail.com

This service is perfect for a beater and or cheap and or nice tarck frame that could use a few tidbits to make it more enjoyable to ride. Obviously I can offer a lot more options so if you're interested in various other custom features be sure to inquire :-)

I figure this way I can make good use of my days off and somewhat justify spending thousands of dollars on frame building equipment. Not to mention that most builders in the area don't have time to do these kinds of repairs for people or for as cheap. I don't have a huge name brand or pay rent on my shop so I can pass off the savings a bit :-)

Untarckify your Tarck with the 'BREVET' SPECIAL!!

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Guess who just bought..

..a Cinelli Demi-Fond adjustable track stem for $49 bucks on ebay?!

Stoked!

Guess who just bought..

Talk about a HELLA productive weekend!

Had to make some SS caps to finish off the Sachs frame..

Mitred:

Plates brazed on:

Progression of shaping:

Done:

One of many reasons why I love my Anvil jig:

Frame completed minus cleaning and touch up work and new rack:

Close up of said caps on frame:

Then I brazed the front triangle of the new lugged aero seat tube frame:

I'm starting to think 1x8/9 townie now after coming up with an idea for another set of funky bars..

Worked on a customer's Broakland frame. Here's swapping out the original bridge for a brake bridge:

Also did cable mounts and 2 sets of H20 bosses..

Then I got high and came up with this:

..which I'm really stoked on but really not stoked to actually make :-/

Anyways, looks like I'm working all week so progress might be a little slow this weekend..

More soon enough!

Talk about a HELLA productive weekend!