Our ‘Suggestions’ form continues to be popular. We love to hear from you, our customers! Your suggestions range from additional information on our website—which we’ve implemented in dozens of cases—to new products. Among product suggestions, by far the most popular are all-black tires. As one reader put… read more

It’s nice to report good news! The Rene Herse cantilever brakes are ready. The arms are forged, the bushings machined, the small parts manufactured. Pre-orders from our crowd-funding are shipping now. Since we assemble these brakes by hand—pressing in the bushings, installing the pads, assembling the straddle cable holders, etc.—it’s taking a little… read more

Two recent Bicycle Quarterly test bikes have made me think about the ‘One Bike’ question. Unless you are a collector, the idea of one bike for everything is appealing. For many, it’s a necessity, as budget or storage limitations don’t allow for more. For others, it’s a choice that simplifies their lives and… read more