Simple machines, built right

I know how important it is to have a reliable machine, because a mechanical failure can ruin a ride or a trip.

That’s why I made my first bicycle frame in 2007. I wanted something I could trust during a 5-week trip around Iceland.

I believe steel is the ideal material for a bicycle: strong, durable, easy to work with, a joy to ride, and, frankly, beautiful. There’s just something about those skinny tubes that makes me smile.

Nick and Carrie on a bike tour on the Blue Ridge Parkway

My goal is to build steel bicycles that are dependable, fun, and tailored to your adventures.

Whether you're after a racy gravel bike like the Whippet, a fun-loving hardtail like the Manifesto, or a one-of-a-kind custom build, I promise to deliver you a bicycle you can count on ride after ride.

Manzanita touring bike in Marin Headlands

“I just got back from my first bikepacking trip and I was so grateful that I had my Manzanita to accompany me!”

—Rachel B.