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03/27/2026
Here are the detail shots of Jay’s 700c light touring bike. One of my favorite parts of this build is the way the Pacenti lugs came out. The brakes and racks and stem are all nice but sometimes it’s all about the lugs. I’ve carved these a bunch of times and every design is a little different. This shape seems clean and complex at the same time. I like them!
03/26/2026
Earlier this month I had finished two bikes in preparation for the Philly Bike Expo. This is the first of the two which is a 700c rando/light touring bike. I always call the bikes that have the detachable low riders on the front “light touring”. This one was kind of intense with the hand made brakes/stem/rack set, carved Pacenti lugs, and all of the traditional box lining on the frame. It really lights up a room with the color scheme and shiny bits! Hi-res photos are over on Flickr. More detail shots coming tomorrow!
Simon Firth of is the North American saddle repair specialist. He allowed me to film him at the shop replacing the top on Grant Petersen’s spent B17. It was so entertaining to watch! I’ve never posted someone else’s work on my page but it was too good not to share. Enjoy!
Side note: You’re always told that you should never meet your heroes. I got to meet Grant Petersen this weekend at the . I was a bit nervous but it turned out that he is just a human who may or may not put his pants on one leg at a time. He was very down to earth and a pleasure to talk to.
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