Culturally, Japanese have a deep respect and appreciation for products that are well made, especially when they are handmade by craftspeople who obviously create their work with passion. It’s no wonder then, that the crew at Shibuya’s Blue Lug store love America’s best frame builders, like Aaron Dykstra of Roanoke’s Six-Eleven Bicycle Co.
Matching a modern group set to the classic lines of a lugged steel frame can be a hit-and-miss affair. The latest edition of Campagnolo’s Athena or Record works well with a vintage Italian, of course, as would Shimano’s Dura-Ace group — depending on the frame’s heritage. The latest build by the Six-Eleven Bicycle Co., however,…
Aaron Dykstra is creating a legacy with his Six-Eleven Bicycle Co. that’s as captivating as the Norfolk & Western locomotive that inspires him. Since being…
What I’m realizing about The Spoken is that it’s not just a gallery of beautiful bicycles; it’s also a collection of stories. Behind the bikes…
