martin's 40th birthday prezzie!

here's martin's columbus life track frame. this one was a real treat to work on, it's my first with any real amount of hand carved lug work, i had so much fun making it!! it's also the first made with a complete columbus tubeset, and probably the lightest in its size range that i have made to date, just look at that beefy back end!!! the paint job turned out spot on and martin was over the moon. it is a real treat to see people so happy with something you made for them. i'm looking forward to seeing it built up in full dura-ace track!!

photos by kayti peschke

hand carved head lugs and fork crown

tubi italiano

hand carved seat lug

chunky rear

hand carved 40

seat tube graphics

charlie's single speed

charlie will be using his 853 single speed for everyday commuting. he wanted something traditional but using up to date materials for a stiff and fast bike. I think the complete build turned out looking like a real treat and charlie was chuffed to bits with the end result. look out for him whizzing past you on his daily london commute!!

i love the new fork bend radius!

bb fillet

wrapped up

muuuustache!

rear cable exit

more bb fillet!