There seems to be a bit of a run on S and S couplings this month. We have four frames right now that are being built as or being converted to travel bikes courtesy of these wonderful little gems.

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Pictured above is a customer’s older Ti Marinoni before surgery.

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Here is the frame in two pieces awaiting the installation of the couplers.

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A close up shot of the top tube. The Ti couplers will be welded into the frame and then the entire frame will receive a bit of TLC to return it to its former glory. I’ll make sure I post a picture when the conversion is complete.

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We built up Jennifer’s new touring bike this week. It features trouble-free bar-end 9 speed shifting, Avid disc brakes and Tubus racks.

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Here’s a close up of a stainless coupler on a steel frame. The blue paint on this bike turned out really nice.

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Deena (pictured on the right) just got back from the first tour on her new bike. She partook in a Adventure Cycling Association guided tour of the Great Allegheny Passage. If you’d like to read up on her travels, USA Today did a great article on the trip.

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Last but not least, Nancy’s new Tri bike is ready to roll and looking awesome.