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My Bikes

I really enjoy reparing and building bikes from scratch. Building up a bike that fits and rides just right is insanely satisfying. This is doubly true when you build one as a gift for someone else. I have an affinity for steel frames with classic-looking geometry. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, which is very hilly, and I don’t care much about going fast. So, the bikes here are generally optimized for comfort, the ability to carry things, and are geared fairly low. This page hase some photos and details about the bikes I’ve built up.

If you want to see where I’m riding around Pittsburgh, friend me on Strava or Ride with GPS! I also occasionally post ride reports on the blog and spam sections of the site.

Cross-Check

My commuter and work hose.

Joe Appaloosa

My adventure bike.

Bassi Rachel

Andrea’s groccery getter.

Roaduno

My two-speed for local errands.

Clem Smith Jr.

Andrea’s commuter and adventure bike.

Recommendations

If you live in the Pittsburgh area and are looking for a bike shop, I highly recommend you check out Thick Bikes in South Side, Kindred Cycles in the Strip District, and Kraynick’s Bike Shop in Garfield. The staff at all of these shops are super helpful and between them you can find any parts you might need.

Here are some great websites for learning how to fix and make bikes.

Here are some bike-related YouTube channels that I watch a lot: