Well, we’ve had a small turnout for the first few shop rides.  It was nice to ride with folks and to turn the pedals during this hectic time of year for so many.  My wife and I are visiting friends in Sea Ranch soon to take a much needed bit of R and R, so the shop rides will pick back up when I return.  It’ll be a great time to start building your base for the brevet season, or summer touring season, whatever your goals.  Happy holidays everyone.

I’m still figuring out the best layout for the new shop space, but already it’s a vast improvement in efficiency for building.  I was able to build a frame and fork in just a couple short days.  I still have finishing work as well as most of the braze-ons to add, but the bigger part is over now.  A few layout changes in the shop and I should be able to produce work even quicker still.

Pictured above is the long awaited bike for my wife.  I’ve prioritized other projects for the last couple years and she’s been incredibly patient.  After the first of the year, Britt will be able to ride around on her new Cycles J Bryant, just in time for some of the worst weather we get around here in the Pacific North West.  Hopefully I can get her to come along on one of our shop rides then…

Well, even with a few hiccups, Cycles J Bryant has finally moved into a much more productive workspace.  We’re now at 1515 SE Ankeny St. sharing space with Cooper Cycles, Bantam Bikes and Telos Cycles.  I’m still moving some small tooling here and there on trips into the shop, and I’m still working on a good layout for production, but it’s nice to be in a space where other’s are trying to bust ass and get some work done.  I think we’ll all improve as builders being able to chat with each other and ask questions of each other.  Expect to see some rad bikes rolling out of this space from all of us very soon.  If you have any interest in seeing the space, we have a shop ride every Sunday about 10am, so swing on by.

Alright, Things are finally in motion to actually move this weekend after several delays.  I thought it high time to kick off these shop rides.  Starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving we’ll meet up at 1515 SE Ankeny in Portland, OR at about 10:00, with a 10:XX afterish roll out time. We’ll try and mix it up according to weather forecast and the folks who show up but we’ll aim for about 25-70 miles.  I think we’ll most often end up at Velo Cult for beer or whatever afterwards.  I’m looking forward to riding with you all…