Gorilla Bicycles – “After slamming and breaking our prototypes in public and in front of cameras, we finally started production of the Kilroy frame. The tests that Wonka ran lead to the conclusion that we had to manufacture a tube set just for this frame, with particular reinforced parts to absorb and handle the stress of the jumps. Together with Columbus we decided to change the alloy in order to avoid very thick and heavy tubes and gain in strength nevertheless. We are proud to present the first freestyle frame in Niobium steel. The Columbus Niobium steel is a special micro alloyed steel with Manganese, Chrome, Nickel, Molybdenum and Niobium that is designed to provide superior mechanical properties.”
Craftsmen are a different breed. They are meticulous, working hours on end in solidarity, repeating simple processes over and over in search of perfection. They are a patient people. Jordan Hufnagel is a custom bike builder from Portland, Oregon, one of Americas most bicycle-friendly cities. Hufnagel Cycles, hand built by Jordan, are known for their clean lines. Building everything from Track bikes to Road bikes to Cyclocross bikes, Jordans creations are increasing in demand around the globe. Countless hours of brazing, sanding and polishing materialize into some amazing works of art. – Level Magazine.
Check out more including an awesome slideshow of Jared’s photos of Hufnagel at Level Magazine. Hufnagel can be found here: hufnagelcycles. Originally spotted at Tracko.
From Gorilla: After slamming and breaking our prototypes in public and in front of cameras, we finally started production of the Kilroy frame. The tests that Wonka ran lead to the conclusion that we had to manufacture a tube set just for this frame, with particular reinforced parts to absorb and handle the stress of the jumps. Together with Columbus we decided to change the alloy in order to avoid very thick and heavy tubes and gain in strength nevertheless. We are proud to present the first freestyle frame in Niobium steel. The Columbus Niobium steel is a special micro alloyed steel with Manganese, Chrome, Nickel, Molybdenum and Niobium that is designed to provide superior mechanical properties
We went to Italy for the launch of the production and invited Wonka to join us and get involved into the process of creation. Thanks to Renaud Skyronka for filming this monumental happening.
Making rounds today (via, spotted, as seen… everywhere!) Prolly (JW) has photos from Peel Sessions in there. Great edit. Love it.
OREGON MANIFEST CONSTRUCTOR’S DESIGN CHALLENGE from oregon manifest on Vimeo. 29 entries. 77 miles of Oregon-style on-and-off road product testing. 1 extraordinary weekend. The Constructor’s Design Challenge was full of big statements and small victories. 100% bike-tastic! Nearly 5,000 people viewed the winning bikes during our 6 weekend run! Via Tracko.
After slamming and breaking our prototypes in public and in front of cameras, we finally started production of the Kilroy frame. The tests that Wonka ran lead to the conclusion that we had to manufacture a tube set just for this frame, with particular reinforced parts to absorb and handle the stress of the jumps. Together with Columbus we decided to change the alloy in order to avoid very thick and heavy tubes and gain in strength nevertheless. We are proud to present the first freestyle frame in Niobium steel. The Columbus Niobium steel is a special micro alloyed steel with Manganese, Chrome, Nickel, Molybdenum and Niobium that is designed to provide superior mechanical properties
We went to Italy for the launch of the production and invited Wonka to join us and get involved into the process of creation. Thanks to Renaud Skyronka for filming this monumental happening. Via Prolly.
Shorty Fatz Promo from fellow on Vimeo. A short documentary I made of Shorty Fatz; a custom bicycle frame company located in San Jose, CA. Shop owners, Matthew Rodriguez and Samuel Rodriguez talk briefly about their company’s history and the development of the 8 Series. Visit shortyfatz.com for more info. Via HKFG.
