BYOB 2 of 50
The modern wood bike frame main triangle uses a three panel construction method. There is a middle skeleton, or backbone, that is built first then decked on two sides. The skeleton layer is 1.25" (31.5mm) wide and is made from our proprietary compres…
BYOB 1 of 50: Build Your Own Bike - Makers Only
Build your own bike: Completed custom Renovo high art bike frames sell at $7,500. But for makers, you can build one bike frame for $1500 plus your labor. Includes proprietary bending wood, plans, full size templates, license to build one frame, seria…
Finish, Refinishing and Repair
Renovo bike frames are coated in 4 to 6 layers of clear coat automotive finish. This is the same top coat product that goes on your car at the factory. We use Sherwin William Products called "Finish One". It keeps the wood and the environment complet…
Gertie and the Giant Octopus
I live about one mile from the famous suspension bridge that links Tacoma to Gig Harbor. There is of course a story behind it that makes it famous. Back in 1940, the first span was completed, ending the ferry ride to get to Gig Harbor, or a two hour…
Wood Selection Considerations
Our light wood bikes usually have a dark wood middle layer. It doesn't show though in a profile picture so the impression from the picture is of just the light woods. I need to prepare some video that shows more of the contrast. It is hard to get aro…