Feather Cycles

Very excited to be working on Michael’s all road bike, inspired by his 2016 single speed. This one will be polished stainless rather than the copper plating we went for 10 years ago.

That bike was super unique, unfortunately I didn’t get any great photographs of it, but I do know that Michael still rides and enjoys this bike today.

One thing I love about working with him is just how much he appreciates the craftsmanship which goes into these things, so much so he has me hand sign the frames like they’re pieces of art.

I’ve never really considered my work art, mostly due to the functionality of a bike. It’s a tool, it’s a mode of transport. Yes you can get creative with it as a maker, but it isn’t hung on the wall behind a sheet of glass or to be used as a status symbol, at least not in my eyes as a lifelong cyclist. It’s for you, your bikes mean the world to you, your bikes are a gift that keeps on giving, even more so when they’re made just for you.

Here is the latest WKNDR to leave the Feather Cycles Workshop. WKNDR is Feather Cycles sister brand, specialising in a more standardised approach to things. TIG welded, customisable framesets with a range of build kits to choose from making it easy to build a bike to your budget or required spec.

Doug’s road bike is an absolute timeless beauty.

It’s taken me a while to find the time to go through the photos taken in the studio so you will have already seen this one, but these shots give you a much clearer picture of just how clean this thing is.

From the smooth fillets to the glass like paint finish, this one oozes class and elegance.

First outing for Doug on his new Feather which he collected yesterday. Here’s what he had to say -

“Wow Ricky - what can I say. You’ve built an absolute dream machine here. So planted but absolutely loves the bends - just feels totally alive on the road. Thank you!!!”

There is nothing quite like collection day after that long wait to get your hands on your dream bike!

I was just running an errand to grab something I needed for ’s Trek Emonda restoration and fresh build I’ve helped out with and saw him pass me on his gorgeous Feather. Half hour later he sends these ☀️🌼

The latest custom Feather in completion is Doug’s stunning road bike. Using Spirit for the frame build, this will be sure to have a wonderful ride quality which I know first hand all too well. throughout will keep all the moving parts rolling and turning way into the future. The hubs are laced into ENVE 2.3 for a lightweight and comfortable wheelset ready to take on the Pennines which Doug has basically no choice but to ride.

Once again, absolutely nailed the paint, this one taking a strong influence from the classic Speedvagen paint schemes with our own colour combo.

This one is destined to join some of my favourite builds of all time. Look out for the detailed studio shots next week and have a great Easter weekend!

Kristian just sent over a photo of the gravel bike I built for him a couple of years ago. He told me “I’ve made a few alterations over the last year and now she rides like an absolute weapon over in Denmark!”.

This was the first gravel bike I built for bigger tyres and although I didn’t get to ride the Traka with him due to crashing my bike a couple of weeks earlier, I did get to witness him rip up the 200km course whilst out and about in Girona on the road bike.

Thanks for the photo mate!

Mark sent over some photos of his gorgeous adopted Feather following its retirement from promotional duties for . He sent it back to us for some TLC and a coat of internal treatment and recently completed the rebuild. Such a lovely bike this one!

It’s been a busy one this week, finishing Feather frames, building up Feather completes, starting two .cc frames, plus a paint run to collect two WKNDR’s ahead of assembly next week and finalising a couple of Feather spec’s.

Nothing beats the feeling of being productive and seeing progress. I’m super excited for the next few weeks of builds!