5 of My All-Time Favorite Bicycle Framebuilders

[@hananas2]

Personally because I'm currently learning, you know trying to get started in framebuilding, the framebuilders I love most are ones who are the most open and share a lot. Paul Brodie's KZbin channel has been a huge inspiration for me, and now you as well.

[@WampusCatRC]

This channel is quickly becoming my favorite. Keep on keeping on.

[@Alistair_Spence]

Agree with all your picks. All five of those guys are a cut above. I'd throw J.P Weigle in that mix too. He has a great eye for refined detail. His bikes are beautiful.

[@e-bikeautonomy]

I enjoy this man's passion and delivery

[@irondistance4313]

Just purchased a Bilenky signature your light that was at the Philly bike expo this year can’t wait to get it on a week or two. Stephen is cool AF had you had a chance to chat with him or take a look at any of his bikes. Thanks for your time

[@markifi]

Steve Potts' stuff is soooooo nice

[@CodyCloud]

Found this channel while researching Everlast welders. I bought my Everlast 6 months ago, but somehow I'm still watching this channel! passionate makers are the best

[@mitchlbs]

Thanks for your time making these video's Joe! There is not much for content like this out there and your energy and enthusiasm is addictive. Keep up the great work

[@sambprice]

I got a Strong frame built in 2002 from eBay. It's a beautiful lightweight frame built out of Reynolds 853. The 1500g frame built into a 17 lb bike (using Sram Rival) that's plenty stiff. Some beautiful TIG welds on that frame!

[@ricardos.4456]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and being so real! I follow your content as I'm starting to be interested in this industry. Feather cycles is one of my favorites works so far. Cheers!

[@gwynja3191]

Great Video. It is so nice to see someone like you with a passion for fabrication showing respect to people who have inspired you. You must come from some good stock. You must respect the masters and the experienced! Thank you for sharing the people who inspire you as they inspire me!

[@readrepairs]

As always. Brilliant fun content. Thank you.

[@ryanpeterson1664]

This is awesome. I've been looking for ages for a framebuilding podcast. Happy to hear you are taking it upon yourself to make it happen! Also +1 on the aesthetics over at Bishop Bikes. Fantastic stuff.

[@jongustafson1001]

Just discovered your channel - man it's great, your enthusiasm just shines through.

[@cobraframebuilding]

Thanks!

[@RiverbendBicycles]

That was a lot of fun to watch. I always enjoy seeing beautiful bikes and hearing some background or history behind them.

[@mightymangoes08]

I love how this guy has a Death shirt. This shows this guy has good taste

[@Sapoguapo]

We know Steve personally. He is an absolute legend in our little town. What a solid guy!

[@timtaylor9590]

why the full name? it seems arrogant. just potts would be better and is much more appealing to consumers

[@Sapoguapo]

@@timtaylor9590 there is nothing arrogant about him.

[@timtaylor9590]

@@Sapoguapo besides the name? It's cringey

[@Sapoguapo]

@@timtaylor9590 well, he’s in his 60’s. He doesn’t come from the age of influencers and internet. He comes from a simpler time. Ever hear of Gary fisher? Is it cringey that his brand was his full name?

[@timtaylor9590]

@@Sapoguapo yes its still cringey. rip to steve potts when gary fisher jumps off a bridge, heh. also its ok to be what ever you are, ppl will always judge but dont let that stand in the way of success. theres no reason for potts to feel offended about who he is therefore theres no reason to defend his life choices, im sure he's doing just fine. and if it takes being 10 x's more egotistical to be 10 x's more successful then i say go for it. but at least try to be modest about it in the eyes of the public. im talking about having a successful bike brand and less about personality traits. consumers dont want someones full name on their bike, like "evropian son" theres no ring to it. you get my point. ps- gary fisher has a nicer ring to it but thats also subjective here. so im sure you have better things to do than analyze my comment that makes perfect sense and comes with the majoritie's approval.

[@wasupwitdat1mofiki94]

I'm glad you pointed out Chris Bishop. I love his work. I have had some correspondence a couple of years ago when I was considering a bike build and now I'm thinking of revisiting that possibility. I like your channel by the way you explain things very well. Good luck to you in the future.

[@cobraframebuilding]

Thank you! Chris’ work is excellent!

[@kurtandrews6888]

I really appreciate you sharing your experience, perspective, and insight into so many aspects of frame building in a very meaningful way. Your presentation is spot on. Looking forward to your podcasts.

[@relic422]

Totally agree with your picks. I would add Chapman Cycles from Rhode Island, Rothair cycles from Glasgow, Scotland, Ketelaar Frameworks from Australia and Porter Cycles from NYC.

[@huesitoggy]

Relic 422 avén cycles , steel man cycles Richard sach , map bicycles, anda mucho more

[@williambender3498]

A few of my favorites: Curt Inglis of Retrotec cycles, falconer bikes, myth cycles, & horse cycles.

[@splashpit]

I am so close to pulling the trigger on a Retrotec three bar gravel bike !

[@bikenraider99]

Enjoyed the vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

How about Jim Redcay ? He had a shop in Lambertville NJ, right across the Delaware from New Hope, Pa. In the late `70s, Jim built some of the most beautiful bikes imaginable. He was the first guy I knew of who shot DuPont Imron paint....OMG, his bikes looked like they were dipped in candy coating, absolutely flawless ! I still have a road bike that he built for me way back when, it has the early-gen Dura Ace gruppo on it....

[@aaron___6014]

Already 44 episode?! Nice work.

[@kevinshumaker3664]

Is that the same Steve Potts that came up with the hollow quill bolt to run the front brake cable through on freestyle BMX bikes? Awesome videos man, thanks a bunch!

[@charliedevine6869]

You can get the chain line just right with a square taper bottom bracket.

[@BikecadCa]

Great video!

[@paulcorey316]

Great video and Don't for get about Richard Sachs

[@Erik_MN]

Sick shirt bro \m/

[@reafdfsagassg]

thanks for the vid!

[@markifi]

could you please interview Rob English of English Cycles?

[@chadkline4268]

Have the triangles of a frame been run thru computer tests to see what geometries are the strongest under most stresses? Is that kind of science making progress?

[@Maggie_n_Mitch23]

Its not the bike its the legs science that mate

[@HelloHello-gv2gg]

What about walt works??

[@Byepolor]

Cool shirt.

[@chadkline4268]

You guys/builders need to cooperate in making a web directory to help people find builders. Most people will never find most frame builders with average Internet searches.

[@asap19980]

How about 44Bikes KZbin profile?

[@big3aenterprise730]

Checkout Ave Maldea from Philippines

[@aledge6317]

what about rob english?

[@phacharawut]

Chris Bishop, David Kirk, Seven Cycles, Hampsten, Ernesto Colnago...

[@ivanboesky1520]

Cmon dude. Hampsten does not even build bikes. They “design” them, and then they are built by others. 😀😀

[@Maggie_n_Mitch23]

gone threw the lot from colnago to cervelo , best ever road bike , , , no contest , Jim Soens my dad got me when I was 12 What a bike , Pete Matthews took over the shop ( my mate ) Great times , just didn't know the stars I knew , 😥

[@andyfischer9381]

No Bikenky!?

[@cobraframebuilding]

Five is a very short list!

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Now that I am retired I can get a chance to build some frames. Watch out world ! Now all I have to do is kick the rattlers out of the shop !

[@code3xiv]

No love for Moots anyone?

[@ivanboesky1520]

Why would there be? This guy is covering true custom artisan builders. Moots are batch built mostly stock cookie cutter framesets with very few true custom options. Silly prices for a stock ti frame with a cheap bead blasted finish. 😀😀

[@broadfjord7087]

I bet Steve doesn’t leave any dishes in the sink.

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

How about framebuilders at work before you were born. I let you get going on your research now. Thanks!

[@BlueSkinedCrackBaby]

I love the direction that you are going with on your channel. I’m looking forward to your podcast 👍🏻This and PithyBikes are my KZbin channels. Thank you 🙏

[@nittos49perciste2]

three phase liberty bunker ? can you please explain ..

[@nittos49perciste2]

no offence to nobody but this guy knows how to talk ..

[@Maggie_n_Mitch23]

Yaps ok but a bike racer from campag ends, n lugs know best , I have 30yr bikes with me in the saddle would be fun with today's market , , , its not the bike its the legs ?