Yesterday in between customer meetings I managed to squeeze in a visit to the Renovo bike works in Portland. Yes, I am in love! I got to meet the founder and he gave me a tour of the factory; they make the most beautiful machines...
smiling with my next bike
it all starts with the wood - carefully tested for strength and stiffness ... and beauty
a computer controller laser cutter makes the frame components
assembled frames are carefully glassed...
...and then tested for stiffness and resonance
with Ken Wheeler, founder and chief designer, holding a 3lb masterpiece
I am trying to convince myself I deserve one :)
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