Have Been Busy

Daffodil Detail

The Companions

2nd Go Prologo

I have been busy doing stuff, the latest piece finished was this SMP Dynamic in black kangaroo for Steve's saddle duo. I thought I'd include a detail shot of my Gregg's daffodil just because it's a new kind of thing for me. But actually the real latest work I've done is a Turbo Special recover on that heavily patina'd saddle I posted recently. That one soon.

Roo Prologo

Prologo carbon saddle refurbished in what appears to be becoming the new Busyman classic. Two perforated patches on either side of the rear seat section. The leather is kangaroo dyed by me, the perforations are backed with grey calf skin. Very happy with this one. It also has a friend taking the trip back to Adelaide in the same parcel, a SMP stratos recovered in the same black roo leather, photos of that one later.

Double Daffodil

Also just finished this Turbo Matic recover for Gregg. After some considerable thought on how to embellish the saddle Gregg settled on a Daffodil motif. I'm really happy with the Daffodil design, my first iteration had the flowers placed symmetrically like the one on the left of the saddle. They have a Japanese family crest aesthetic to them. Hand painted roo leather, subtly raised daffodil motif. New take on an old technique.

Fancy Singles for Shifter

Just finished these fancy single straps for Shifter Dan's new bike. Goes with this and this. Zoe's bike came up beautifully, looking forward to seeing Dan's come to fruition too.

Choc Casino Concor

On it's way to Newcastle this Chocolate and terracotta Concor Casino recovers a pretty old Concor saddle. The original logo detailing at the back in the form of the US flag. Also a slightly deeper profile that most Concors I've work with. Bag Napa chocolate colour on top and terracotta kangaroo underlay.

Fancy Turbo Patina

I am really looking forward to the custom restoration of this nice fancy Turbo. Definitely in need of some repair, a shame to lose the old lived in antique leather. I love this saddle. The foam will be repaired, the leather replaced, the badges reinstalled and a subtle personalised detail added.

Manubro 4 Manubri II

Second batch of Manubro 4 Manubri bar tape is on its way to Richard Sachs in the USA. Lots of red and a few white. This time with black foil printed logo.

Flying Man

For Richard's restoration in Brisbane.

Sachs Tape MKII

The next batch of Richard Sachs bar tape is almost complete This time with black logo print.

Vuelo - Technologika

Vuelo

A little preview of something in the pipeline

Roma

Happy Birthday Roma

Gentlemen's Craft

Mick Peel - Busyman

Mick Peel - Busyman

Xu Duo

Next Door - Shifter Bikes

Lether, wool, paper and steel: My work is about designing through crafting. It is as much about the material and technique as it is about the design.

Sachs: Cat: Scott

Richard Sachs - Bespoke Catalogue

Siamese Lynx

My new Scott: Ridden once, then exiled to the gallery

Endless Cycling Gallery and Boutique: Fashion Design Mobility and a bunch of other stuff (books, clothes, busyman tape & wallets, stainless cages and Firefly bikes).

Endless Busyman

A few Busyman leather things for sale at Endless Cycling Gallery and Boutique.

Also Hers:

The matching bar wrap with a few superfluous needle holes - woops!
Fully customised brake levers too - nice job Dan!

Gedemin Peel

A couple of detail shots of some illustrations by Gedemin Peel (my brother). Part of the Fashion Design Mobility exhibition on at Endless Cycling Gallery and Boutique until August 13th. Great drawings Ged, well done!

SB Stars

A Turbo I recovered with the corporate livery for Shifter Bikes. It's taken me a while to get a photo.

His:

For Shifter Dan: Kangaroo dyed black with red backed perforations.
His and hers for a lovely matching pair of single speed townie bikes.

Hers

For Shifter Zoe: Natural kangaroo with red backed perforations.

The Bicycle and the Jacket

the toiles, patterns, drafts, films, photos, drawings and collages.

Here are a few snaps from my exhibition which opened on Thursday evening down at Endless Pedal Gallery and Boutique. My jackets are shown in various unfinished stages for a couple of reasons. It's partly an exercise in knowing when something is finished enough rather than than taking something to an over-finished state. It's also about the process of making and leaving some evidence of the making process and technique in the finished (un-finished) piece.

Busyman Tailored Jacket #3 - Denim

Busyman Tailored Jacket #1 with Scott Reincarnated

Left: My toile. Right: Jiwon's beautiful drafts.

Our dining table and Shifter Bikes next door.

Xu Duo's collages & Tamara's seated trousers

The trousers are for the seated body

The exhibition is part of the State of Design Festival and is open until August 13th, 2011. If anyone wants to place an order for a bespoke tailored bicycle friendly jacket I'm keen if you are.