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I expect the future of Bicycle Specialties to be bright. I have just about completed the re-tooling process that I started when I closed my shop in Seattle. But most importantly, I am in the process of redirecting the business itself.

Since I closed down my Seattle shop, my day jobs have been working for other people, with the last bunch of years being out of the bike industry entirely. Despite having some success in these other industries, I have felt like a fish out of water.

I have come to the realization that building and painting bicycles are not just what I love to do, they are my true calling. To that end, I am currently revising my business plan and charting a new course.

Once I am resettled, Bicycle Specialties will, once again, be my full-time job. Between now and then, I will be putting the tools and equipment into a temporary location (basically, the frame shop is up and running, but the paint booth is in storage) until I find a suitable permanent shop space. Once I have the space, I will set the shop back up and begin the gradual process of building up the business and weening myself from working for others.

Please feel free to contact me at any time. Even if my shop isn’t in it’s final location, I can probably still build you what you need. And failing that, I will be happy to answer your building/painting questions.