The Bike Builder Columnist Jim Kish has been building custom frames and bikes for nearly a quarter century. His shop, Kish Fabrication, is located in Carrboro, N.C. Jim can be reached at 805-574-0414 or via his website, www.kishbike.com. Jim writes an occasional column for RBR centered on the topic of bike building. If you have…
As we do on occasion, a few weeks back Jim Langley and I were riffing back-and-forth via email on the seemingly never-ending escalation of high-end bike prices. I think it started with his mention of Trek’s new 10.25-pound model, the Emonda SLR 10, for just under $16,000. That’s not nearly the highest price tag we’ve…
Question: So many bikes today are made with a sloping top tube. However, I am still trying to get a straight answer as to why, or what is the advantage of a sloping top tube. I like the traditional horizontal tube. In fact, I may have a custom frame built just to have it this…
Jim Kish has been building frames and bikes for nearly a quarter century. About three years ago, he set up shop in North Carolina after moving around the country, honing his craft as one of the pre-eminent titanium builders in the industry. RBR’s Paul Smith caught up with Kish at his shop, Kish Fabrication, in…
Cycling, Strength and Conditioning Coach I have been coaching cyclists and other endurance athletes since 1995. I’m also a certified strength and conditioning coach, and have worked with people from all walks of life – athletes, military personnel, police officers, fire fighters, and people simply looking to stay healthy and enjoy life. As a coach,…
