I have a penchant for touring, commuter and cargo bikes. But, as you see from these example photos, I also make road, mountain and track bikes.

"14 days in, and the bike is sweet. We rode to Astoria and down the coast to the redwoods in california, now heading back toward Portland via Grants Pass. I am absolutely satisfied and happy."
-SN. Boulder City, NV. (all photos by Elly Blue)

This was my entry in the 2009 Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge. This is a custom fit all-rounder featuring sloping Llewellyn lugged frame, fillet brazed fork and stem, room for 35mm cross tires with fenders and handmade front and rear carriers sporting jatoba wood slats and integrated u-lock/headlight and alarm. (Whew!) The bike's owner rode this to a top ten race finish over the 77 mile mixed terrain course which one third of the entries did not survive. I am very proud to have displayed and proven my work among so many talented people whose stuff I admire. A big thank you to all the sponsors, organizers and participants that made this proving ground happen.

FOR SALE: New 55cm track bike. $2900.
I built this one just for fun knowing that I was relocating to Portland, Oregon, home of the Alpenrose Velodrome. This bike is a 55cm fixed gear made from Walter lugs, Dedacciai and True Temper tubes. Parts featured include:

• Phil Wood high flange polished silver hubs on Velocity Deep V dark brown rims with Veloflex Pavé tires
• Sugino 165mm cranks currently running 46 x 15 gearing using lighter weight 3/32 chain
• Nitto Pearl stem, Soma 456 track bars and Brooks dark brown leather tape
• Chris King brown headset
• Brooks Swallow leather saddle
• Powder coated (with tasteful matching custom graphics) and internal rust protection for durability. Your choice of pedals.

"Where things really shine is when you get up to speed, there is a comfort and confidence that allows you to maintain speed through most normal situations, this is a real energy saver."
-S.K. Ahwatukee, Arizona

S.K. lives next to the biggest municipal park in the United States and the place is a wonderland of desert singletrack and wicked cacti. A sparkly fillet brazed hardtail is the right tool for the job. Watch out for them jackalopes! They are feisty when jealous.

"Oh. My. Gaawd!"
-R.P. Long Island, New York

A classic lugged lightweight with 73° angles but built around 26inch wheels for those of smaller stature. Not something you will find in a mass production frame.
R.P. received this bike as a surprise gift. A joyous present to send or receive but one which teaches the value of accurate fitting data. You might be able to estimate your Significant Other's height and shoulder width to the millimeter but guessing their comfortable dimensions between saddle, pedals and handlebar is best avoided. Now each bike I build is based on data derived from a detailed fit session (included in price) either with me or with a trained fit specialist near the customer. If you want to give that special someone a gift, give them a gift certificate for a Quixote bicycle and I'll take it from there. In this case, the resulting bike proportions were close but it required some parts substitution after the unveiling to make bike and rider a blissful pair.

"Some of us are decent people who want to stay out of the emergency room, but still blast through neo-gridlock traffic in residential districts whenever we feel like it... For that we need Fine Machinery." -H.S.Thompson. from Song of the Sausage Creature

This is my personal ride. I wanted a well fit, comfortable city-oriented, yet quick daily, all-weather, love machine. I was headquartered in Québec when I built it, so hydraulic disc brakes, fenders, internal gears, generator lighting and the ability to portage du fromage et du vin était vraiment nécessaire. Lugged stem and handmade ice tires optional.

"When i woke up the day after picking up my bike i had forgotten about it and when i walked into the living room it was like a dream come true. It fits perfectly!
-T.K. Montréal, Québec

T.K. is carfree so she rides everywhere. She also enjoys travel so a custom made touring rig was an easily justified expense and a tremendous boost to her desire to ride. After an interview and fit session, we narrowed down parts selection and she chose the subtle two-tone green to accentuate the LLewellyn Slant-Six lugs. Beauty, eh?!

"Great artists steal"
-Pablo Picasso