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The latest from the @killat_collective : brighteni

The latest from the @killat_collective : brightening up a corner of Dusseldorf, Germany.
These Killat frames were built in the Mercer workshop and are my interpretation of an ideal, all-purpose gravel rig, fillet brazed from @columbus_official Zona tubing.
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This particular bike is on the hunt for its perfect human partner. If you think you fit the bill or know someone who does, then head over to @killat_collective to find out more.

New look "M" logo on Kamaal's #cento road frame.

Some unfiled #straightfromthetorch brass head fill

Some unfiled #straightfromthetorch brass head fillets on a new frame for the @killat_collective.
This is the last of an initial batch of frames for Killat. Each sports a unique, paint scheme. From retro-futuristic to aggravated retina assault, Killat is covering all the bases.
Check them out. Buy their stuff. Local is lekker.
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#filletfriday
#steelisreal
#handmadeincapetown
#grubbygrivet

Kamaal's @columbus_official #cento tubed road fram

Kamaal's @columbus_official #cento tubed road frame is coming along nicely!
There's still a lot of detailing to do but we're on the home stretch.
#steelisreal

Meet Gnasher, Dave's gravel adventure rig. I built

Meet Gnasher, Dave's gravel adventure rig. I built Gnasher at the start of 2019 and in the couple of years since, the original paintwork had taken a hammering.
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Dave also wanted a few extra brazeons added and so it seemed the perfect opportunity for a full refurb.
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After a new paint job from @jared_bmc, the frame went to @armour.ride for a full custom clear vinyl protective wrap to help keep it looking fresh for as long as possible.
Most of the components were carried over from before with the exception of the Kitchen Sink. Despite it's name, this is a handlebar from @redshiftsports and it promises every conceivable comfort. It took me a few tries to wrap them but they do indeed feel comfortable.
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Keep an eye out for this one on our local routes. It shouldn't be hard to spot!

Here's a sneak peek at a laminated drive- side thr

Here's a sneak peek at a laminated drive- side through-end for the next #cento @columbus_official build
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Stan popped into the workshop yesterday. His trave

Stan popped into the workshop yesterday. His traveling fixed gear, "Buitelander", has just clocked 7000km and its still turning heads (mostly due to the shiny couplers I suspect). I had to get a couple of pics of it in front of one of @conrad_hicks_artist_blacksmith powerhammers.
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Make me build more fixed gears. Come on. I know you want to.

Weekend rides. And realising my kids need bigger b

Weekend rides. And realising my kids need bigger bikes soon. Christmas sorted then!

It's 2 weeks since this crazy trike left the works

It's 2 weeks since this crazy trike left the workshop, in a large wooden crate, bound for Botswana.
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I can safely say that this is the biggest and most complicated project I've taken on so far. At many times I felt so far out of my depth that I wondered how I'd managed to get myself into this. It's been a radical learning curve.
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A few months ago, Southern Guild Gallery approached me with a unique commission: to design and build a luxurious, chauffeur driven, "velo sedan-chair" for Xigera Lodge in Botswana.
Xigera is in the Okavango delta and is a remarkable show case of African design and the arts. The lodge consists of free standing buildings connected via a network of elevated board walks. For some elderly guests, navigating the board walks can become tiring after a long African day and the trike is aimed at helping guests to get to and from their rooms.
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There were a number of considerations to take into account: the board walks are approx 1.5m wide and there are some sharp corners. Maneuverability and a compact design with a short overall length were top priorities.
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Equally important: the trike had to look beautiful too. The precedent set at Xigera is a lofty one.
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Every step of the way I encountered unforeseen issues and little engineering challenges that required all of my determination and a lot of resilience to work through. I quickly lost track of the late nights and full weekends spent here in the workshop but along the way I met some amazing people who helped to make this a reality.
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Nouschka, thank you for the determined co-ordination from your side in managing this project. There were times I dreaded your phone calls but I kind of miss them now!
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Roger and Liz from Leatherwalls: you guys are amazing and the leather work you did is incredible. I know it wasn't an easy undertaking on your side but I have really enjoyed getting to know you both. You feel like you're from my clan! I look forward to more collaborations in the future.
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Rolf and Rory, my workshop assistants-thank you for the extra time you put into this and for putting up with my histrionics.
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I'm excited to be building bicycles again but just wait for the next crazy project!

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