Donard Bikes

Sometimes I think the universe decides when it's the right time for a new frame to be ready. We finally got this one across the line. Tim's new frame. donard.cc

Richard's road bike: donard.cc/blog/custom-bi…

John's review, first ride of spring: donard.cc/blog/john-s-sp…

@PhilipsonChris if you want some help with it let me know 👍

@Donardcc Nice one. Thank you. My hips think I might want shorter cranks. My arms think I want to try to understand what you’ve written here first. Thanks 🙏

Crank Length Part 2: The impact of crank length changes on your bike position. donard.cc/blog/crank-len…

Anyone in NI would like to start a cycling campaign group ion your town/village/area but doesn't know where to start or would like to have a chat about it?

Nice to get a mention on this map. If I read correctly I can claim to be the only one making steel and aluminium frames in UK (and/or Ireland depending on your persuasion!) 😂👍

Definitely worth a listen...

@Roadman_Podcast Really enjoyed that! Great 👍

It's here. LeMond part 2 "The true story about why I quit cycling" 👇👇 youtu.be/_kFSe3VxS10

@SeamasM Still looking great! 🙂

@Donardcc Worked for me!

Things I've learned about bike fitting... Get the bike fit before you buy the bike, not after. Fitting on an adjustable jig is better than fitting on your own bike, if your bike is wrong there is only so far a bike fitter can adjust it. donard.cc/bikefit

@ConorTMcGrane @WilliamNB I can do all of that, thanks for the mention.

@WilliamNB Look at a custom build ? @Donardcc

Work in progress - brake mounts and rear dropouts polished for a stainless steel frame I am currently working on. #details donard.cc

Who wants a bike like this? donard.cc #handmade #bicycle #stainlesssteel #campagnolo #donardbikes #madeinireland

Making dream bikes for future adventures. Main tube preparations. Measure, cut, drill. #donardbikes #handmade #dreambike #bespoke #metal #cyclingireland #cycling #handmadeinireland

@wildandhigh yeah, that would be nice. Matt or gloss finish?

@Donardcc One of the two on the left and

3 frames ready for paint, all custom geometry and unique. L-R 1: Steel Tig welded/Whisky fork 2: Stainless steel fillet brazed/Enve fork 3: Aluminium/columbus fork. Which one would you pick and what colour would you paint it? #handmade #cyclingireland #cyclingulster

Pic: Stainless logo on downtube of a recent stainless steel frame. My latest newsletter has just gone out. You can sign up here donard.cc/newsletter-sig… or send me a message and I'll add you. #bicycles @culeisurecycling #irishcycling #custombikes #bikephoto #bike #madeinireland

3rd picture: frame complete - rear triangle alignment fixed, front triangle replaced plus a few other little jobs.

2nd picture: replaced the seat binder which was a bit mashed

Repair work complete on this frame: In the first picture you can see the lugs that I modified earlier compared to the original chromed lugs - I think that's a good match?