Because technology alone is a poor substitute for experience
I’ve told this story several times over the past fifty some odd years. When I was starting, I had a head of steam going in resulting from the contacts I’d already made from working at Witcomb USA as well as from the local racing community. But I was still raw and green and certainly undercapitalized […] The post North Avenue appeared first on Richard Sachs Cycles .
In 1964 Soichiro Honda said, “Racing improves the breed.” Until about fifteen years ago, I thought the quote was attributed to Enzo Ferrari. It seemed more likely to be associated with something he might have proclaimed.I’ve spent my adult life, at the bench and away from it, repeating these words. The sport was my gateway […] The post Wasn’t Born To Follow appeared first on Richard Sachs Cycles .
I’ve met very few cameras I didn’t like. But it’s not as easy as just smiling, or standing naturally. For the studio days I usually worked the Gillette hard for a close shave. Made sure the shop apron was washed but still had a few small tears to suggest I work once in a while. […] The post Needs A Title appeared first on Richard Sachs Cycles .
Dear Campagnolo . I’ve resisted sending you this note, for decades really. For the longest time I’ve felt it might be too ballsy, or even seem like it comes from a place of self-absorption. As I watch the years on the calendar change, I no longer care (as much) how my position looks. . I’ve […] The post A Letter appeared first on Richard Sachs Cycles .
This quote is a page from my life. I didn’t write it. I found it buried in a story many decades ago. It’s part of the whole. The whole being my inability to read. I can read. But I can’t (don’t) focus well. I don’t process well. And my retention skills are near to […] The post Needs A Title appeared first on Richard Sachs Cycles .
This unique cyclocross frame is on offer. It has a one of a kind Joe Bell paint job. A white pearl base that includes a contrasting head tube panel as well as all graphics sprayed in a marbleized mosaic overlay. The frame is made specifically for a SRAM 1X mechanical gear system though can be […] The post RS CX Frame Set F/S appeared first on Richard Sachs Cycles .
Since 2018 I’ve limited my build queue to twelve months of work at a given time. On December 15, I’ll resume accepting orders for retail frames to be fabricated starting in 2026. These are limited to 40 units to leave room for wholesale accounts and special projects. If you’re interested in a commission, please contact […] The post New Commissions appeared first on Richard Sachs Cycles .
Made in 2023 and later used for a photo shoot. Produced for a 1X drivetrain and cantilever brakes. Wheels installed for illustration purposes. Now available for sale. 600mm c-t seat tube 575mm c-c top tube 170mm setback 80mm frame drop Cane Creek 110 Classic headset installed. $5,000 plus S+H Please email me with any questions. […] The post RS CX Frame for Sale appeared first on Richard Sachs…
Strategic Design Capstone 2 External Partner Studio Description In this studio course, students work with their section’s assigned industry partner to solve for a predetermined brief. Working in an iterative, sprint-based manner, the students work in teams to apply the end-to-end strategic design process and thereby develop solutions for organizational, civic, social, environmental, technological,…
most mornings by 7am i’m at the cemetery with stevie. it’s where she takes me for a walk. she leads. or stays still. during these moments i look around. often i’ll say hi to whosever names are carved into the stones i’m next to. because it’s their place not mine. not yet. the routine is […] The post Routine appeared first on Richard Sachs Cycles .