Lugged bicycle frame


Description

This bicycle was my first (and to date only) foray into frame building. A lugged, steel, belt-drive, fixed, classic square geometry daily rider.

  • Columbus OS tubeset using Long Shen lugs
  • Straight blade oval fork assembly
  • Nitto bars, quil stem and seatpost
  • Phil Wood 60t front cog and 20t ISO rear
  • 118t Gates belt
  • Paul 165mm road ISO cranks
  • Kangaroo leather bar wrap, seat upholstery and toe straps by Busyman Bicycles
  • H-plus-son TB14 wheels with hi-flange 36H Phil Wood ISO track hubs, by Shifter Bikes
  • Bronze cast 'Kahl' head badge


For

Me


Involvement

  • Tube/lug prep and brazing
  • Colour selection and painting
  • Component selection
  • Head badge casting
  • Lathe turned aluminium bar end plugs
  • Final assembly


Status

Rideable


*Images 1-8 courtesy Mule Creative