Winter Bicycles

[dave1215]

mr. estlund, please tell us about the bicycle on the home page of your website:

http://www.winterbicycles.com/index.html

[Eric Estlund]

Thanks Dave-

That is a fixed gear rando bike that pulls regular duty as a commuter and day rider. Classic stage geo tuned a bit for modest front loading. It is build mostly of old stock Columbus Brain OS and a mix of assorted vintage DA components.

It was optimized around 28 tires and fenders, but has enough room to run 32(+) with fenders.

The rack is tubular chromoly and splits the difference between a medium porteur and a large handle bar bag support. Its big enough that even the largest GB bags won't droop around it, but small enough that it doesn't get in the way for unloaded rides or commuting use.

As a wee little historical tidbit it was the first bike I built using my laminated head tube. It is a little crude stylistically compared to the later refinements, but it started the obsession.

The full gallery of that bike is also on my site.

[WFSTEKL]

i am taking up middle distance running this winter.

cheers,
flux

Is that code for, "to the packie and back?"

[Pi Guy]

i am taking up middle distance running this winter.

cheers,
flux

Go Ducks!!

[Eric Estlund]

Green and Yellow-



Pre road bikes, right?

[Eric Estlund]

I've been getting more interest in the stems lately, so I thought I'd post a few up. While I love to add stems as options to Winter bikes, they are also available separately to tie together your current bike.









Available in any combo of bar/ steerer clamp, angle, etc.

[Eric Estlund]

Some recent work-

[Eric Estlund]

Anthony at Velo Cult is a much better photographer then I am-



His photo is much truer to life, both in the colors and the shine. Thanks for taking these Anthony.

[Eric Estlund]

Time for an update!

[moran]

Nice! I love the red accents. Is that for one of the members here?

[hobbit]

Dang! That thing is sick.Is the new shop fully set up?
Sven

[Eric Estlund]

Thanks, guys!

The bike was built for a local mechanic (Canten at Arriving By Bike). I don't believe he posts on any bike forum.



The shop- oy! Let's just say it is a constant work in progress, but work is progressing. I've prioritized getting some headway on customer work while I wait for the weather to clear a bit, then I have some hammer swinging to do. I've already mostly outgrown the space and am planning my next step.

A couple more detail shots for fun:

[Eric Estlund]

Not your average VSalon build-