Selle SMP: Comfortable

The Selle SMP Glider was certainly a challenge. It was kind of like recovering two saddles rolled into one. Twice the work, twice the blood, sweat and tears. I'm very pleased with the outcome though, it was all worth it. Keep an eye out for it on the streets of Adelaide. There seems to be something about Adelaide folk, they have a taste for complex saddles.

Last Night at the Track

For Barney

Selle Italia titanium flite recovered with decorative dot motifs to reflect the fine detail work on Thuy's recently acquired Barnswell frame. The saddle's done just need the rest of the bike now. There has been BB problems, stem problems......

Concorde Casino

Just finished this Rolls for Re(wind)cycle's recently refurbished Concorde track bike. Multi colour twisted thread cross stitch, perforated deco design backed with hand dyed green leather and the Concorde logo in a keyline relief.

Fire Engine Progresses

Thanks to the MFB, Phillip and Joe. Flo collected the frame on Friday, see his blog for more images.

Raleigh Fire Engine

Now imagine this Raleigh as a vintage fire engine. Stay tuned for progress updates.

Em's Mystery Bike

Pieced together from an assortment of parts laying around my back yard, spare room, laundry and studio. This bike from Em to M has turned out pretty nice. Including the M Shield saddle and matching stitched leather bar wrap. Flip Flop hub, free wheel only at the moment and waiting for a pair of sexier tyres in 27".

Skuls and Zebra

Rolls

Zebra

Concor

Yes I've been busy, heaps of saddles, a couple of bikes and not many blog posts.

Old Man Skull

San Marco Concor Super Corsa, again. This time a brand new saddle stripped of its velvety suede and recovered with this old man skull design. This would have to be the most time consuming and technically difficult saddle I've done and I'm not too keen to do another one like it soon. It is completely patch worked together by hand with every needle hole pre pierced. Anyhow, it's done and off to Sable and Argent in Sydney.

The Lightest

This would have to be the lightes saddle I've worked on, and what a pleasure it was. The cow hide responded perfectly, the pattern making was challengeing and the unique quality of the Fizik seems just right. This one is on its way to Adeliade today to be reunited with its guardian AP and proper place atop a titanium litespeed frame to compliment an ensemble with matching leather bar tape and sky blue brake hoods.

Some Heavy Black Leather

The next set of double straps, this time with a double keeper to hold things together at the top of the cage.

Passing Through the Studio

Here are a couple of nice bikes that have passed through the Busyman studio over the last few months for a touch of leather trim here and there. Ged's RIH-Sport, Tri's Eddy Merckx and Goran's Cinelli. Why don't I have one of these for myself?

Fancy Doubles

A pair of double straps I finished for Tristan on the weekend. Double laminated with a woven core layer to prevent stretching, stitched to prevent delamination. There's another set in black on the way.

Here's What We Did Today

Some shots of the little showing by the students from my 'Cycle Craft' Fashion Design Studio. Why the pained look on my face? It's something to do with Melbourne's awesome ability to turn on the weather just when you don't need it. In any case the garments looked great as do the colours in these shots. Thanks for the photos Blaine, and the bikes.

Tiffany wears Laura's gothic armour inspired piece with Busyman's Shogun Mixte

Kat wears Hannah's outfit for the opera, with Lachie's couriering bike

Harriet's Penny Farthing outfit and Busyman's Mixte again

Jon's polar fleece pants outfit worn by Keiren accompanied by Blaine's Peugeot

The Whole Gang

A huge thanks goes to Lena for allowing us to crash her appartment this morning!

Michael Jordan 23

Just finished this set for a new concept bike by Southside Bikes. Based on Michael Jordan's famous number 23 with the Chicago Bulls. Baseball style stitch detail in keeping with the general American sport theme. Sheep skin on a Selle Italia Turbo.

Coat of Arms: Groupset

The Delany Coat of Arms full Busyman groupset is complete and on the road as of today. Saddle , stitched leather bar wrap and toe straps.

On the Road to Sydney

This lot are about to land at Sable and Argent in Wooloomooloo, Sydney. It's the corporate id set. The store is looking good if their blog is anything to go by.

Frames for the Summer

The weather is starting to warm up again and people are thinking about riding again. These frames are all off at the powder coaters for a nice fresh spring makeover. Amongst this lot: a road bike, a shopping bike, a corporate bike and a ladies bike.