Front view of bike #1, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs.

Bike #1 is done! Not the prettiest bike on the block (well maybe my block) but it still rocks. The entire process was awesome, I’m not a painter and I understand that but for the first bike it’s alright. Next bike goes to the real painter and I have a whole lot of lessons learned.
Photo is highlighting the Brooks tape, courtesy of Scott, installed, all is straight and braking properly. The English(made in China) tape matches the French(made in France 1950′s) so it must be good.

Paragon Dropouts for Bike#3 Monster Cross, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs.

Bike one is barely done and number two has not started but thoughts and bits for bike 3 are beginning to arrive.

Bike #1 with the wheels on, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs.

So today my stickers arrived from the local sign shop who rocks. I was shooting for a bit old school with a bit of deco added for flavor. I hope i got there. I installed the head set and hung a few parts on for visuals and now i’m posting about it.
I’ll be building the rig tomorrow and Thursday. Michelle’s 650b tubes are on the way and I get to use my new torch, boy am i stoked for the next frame and I haven’t even got to ride this one finished. For now it’s all but I’m sure I’ll post as many photos for bike number 2 as I have for this one.

Cheers

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New bits from Alex Meade, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs.

A couple of dummy axles and some head tube and bottom bracket cones for the new jig that will eventually come here. I’ll post pics as I build it.

Check out Alex if you need anything, His prices and quality are top notch.
www.alexmeade.com/Tools.htm

GIPIEMME Fork Crown, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs.

Fork crown on the bench. This will go on Michelle’s bike when I get around to making it. I have about 4 projects before this bike but so far it’s going to be the Italian connection mixte. Lots of Italian parts with the lugs, tubes and components but it’ll be shiftable so she can haul the baby around.

This video is rad!