Builder of the Week: Dimitri Harris of Meech Custom Bicycles

Dimitri Harris is the man and builder behind Meech Custom Bicycles. Originally from Arkansas, Dimitri started studying and practicing frame building about 3 years ago. At that time, he headed out to Rifle, Colorado and studied with Koichi Yamaguchi, who Dimitri claims to be one of the most interesting people he has ever met. Cyclocross frames are his favorite frame/specialty because of their versatility; however, Dimitri is not a one-stop shop, he also builds road, mountain, and single-speed custom frames. Dimitri is a very humble and grateful person, always wishing thanks to everyone who has helped him build his business including family, builders, customers, machinists, painters, etc.

Featured Builder of the Week: Koh Annoura of Samurai Cycle Works

Meet frame builder, Koh Annoura, bike enthusiast and former professional cyclist on Japan’s national cycling team. Based now in Houston, TX, Koh meshes his extensive knowledge in bicycle dynamics with the art of creating a beautiful hand-made frame. He brings to his craft 25 years of racing stories, of which 17 years was spent as a professional KEIRIN racer in Japan. Having ordered over 60 steel frame NJS race bikes over his racing career, he knows exactly what makes a high quality, smooth riding, well-designed frame. Koh’s unique techniques include secrets and skills taught to him by master frame builders in Japan. Enjoy the ride of an ANNOURA bicycle, made in Texas by a cyclist who KNOWS bicycles.

5 Reasons to Buy a Custom Built Bicycle…

1. Simply put, custom bicycles represent a fine handcrafted product, not a mass produced bike from a warehouse in China. These custom frame builders toil over your custom hand-made bicycle for days, whereas machines stamp out hundreds of cookie cutter bikes from factories a day.



2. Fit. Period. Nothing is more important to the performance and enjoyment of a quality bicycle than fit. Much like a custom made suit, custom bicycle frames are designed and built around your unique body proportions. The materials and frame geometry are ‘reverse engineered’ around you. This produces a unique bicycle that puts you in the most comfortable position possible.

3. Beyond fit, a custom bicycle is built with your riding style in mind. Whether you leisurely ride or race, if you stand or sit when you climb, your riding posture – all these characteristics that define your riding style are considered in the building process of a custom built bicycle. The result? A bike that knows you and works with you so you can ride with total control and ease.



4. Style. With a custom built bicycle you have a certain amount of say in the whole design of the bicycle. Do you have a favorite color? Want a specific logo on your bicycle seat? When it’s custom – you decide.

5. Finally, choosing a custom built bicycle is making a choice to have a talented, devoted artist design and build your dream bicycle. You are making the choice to build not only a bicycle, but a relationship. You are choosing to engage in a community that places a high value on quality and truly is passionate about their handiwork.

Featured Builder of the Week: Eric Doswell of Edoz Bicycles

Influenced by classic mountain bike builders like Ritchey and Mountain Goat, career metal fabricator and lifelong cyclist Eric Doswell builds Edoz Bicycles in a (not so) secret underground facility in Tulsa, OK. Drawing from his experience building equipment for the oil and aerospace industries, Eric blends the high tech steels and techniques of today with the craftsmanship of years past.

Fillet brazed and bi-laminate mountain, road and cyclocross frames that ride smooth, fit perfectly, and will kick up dust and move the spirit for years to come. Handcrafted in Oklahoma by Eric, ridden everywhere by you.

Featured Builder of the Week: Jeremy Shlachter of Gallus Cycles

Gallus Cycles prides itself in creating timeless designs for the discerning cyclist. Each frame is hand-made by Jeremy Shlachter, one at a time in his Fort Worth, Texas workshop.
Attention to detail, the customer’s optimal fit and intended purpose as well as the traditions of custom-frame building are paramount. Each frame is crafted from steel tubing and joined with silver-brazed lugs or lugless fillet brazing.
Don’t let the style and class of these custom beauties fool you. They’re made to be ridden, not just drooled over. The bikes are built to handle any road, hill, gritty city, velodrome or dirt track, with pleasure and grace. Dream big, ride fast.

Published in CX Magazine

Cyclocross Magazine featured an article announcing plans of the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. The show is scheduled to be held in Austin, TX February 25 - 27, 2011. The article mentions the cooperation of local bicycle shops and the current cooperation and support of the community revolving around the Texas Custom Bicycle Show. It is an honor to be mentioned in such a large publication and among the likes of Mellow Johnny's and the NAHBS! We are certainly looking forward to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show next year, as well as our third annual Texas Custom Bicycle Show featuring the best frame builders from the Lone Star State and beyond displaying their bicycles built from steel, titanium, and carbon fiber.

2010 Texas Custom Bicycle Show, Oct 16-17

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2010 Texas Custom Bicycle Show, Oct 16-17