Jan 6, 2010
It’s been about a year since we began powder coating all our frames in house. When we first got the powder coating setup operational we dived in headfirst attempting panels, fades and flames. You name it, we probably tried it. And we more than likely ended up...
Dec 30, 2009
We had four S and S coupling equipped bikes leave the shop on the 24th. Two were the bikes from last weeks post and two were these beautiful His and Her’s Ti touring bikes. Needless to say it was a busy day. Anne’s bike turned out awesome, equipped with...
Dec 16, 2009
Ellen and Ron approached us earlier this year with desire to have road bikes built for their travels to Europe. They take part in longer tours in some very scenic locales, but as these tours are fully supported, they don’t need touring bikes per se. Ellen and...
Dec 10, 2009
I’ve been noticing that with the end of the Cyclo-cross season comes a sudden onslaught of 4 month old cyclo-cross bikes for sale. A decade ago a cross bike was something you bought for both it’s versatility and it’s durability. One could race all...
Nov 30, 2009
Hugh is busy building yet another lugged frame (this seems to be a trend this fall). This particular frame is getting Richard Sachs lugs and a bevy of braze-ons. Of note is the head tube extension that Hugh has crafted for this frame. This will allow a higher bar...
Nov 19, 2009
Typically Hockey Night in Canada is on Saturdays. But here at True North it is on Thursday. It’s a very important day as Sean, Hugh and myself all play on the same team and whether we win or lose will affect the general mood of the shop come Friday. Friday is...
