The theme for the 2012 North American Handmade Bicycle Show is fat-bikes! At least in the bike hermit’s feeble mind. First up is Joseph Ahearne’s take on the genre. I was able to squeeze in this interview when he wasn’t bombarded with customers and we talked about this bike as well as the other off-road tourer he brought to the show.
Inner tubes stretched over custom fender frames.
Carry All
Joseph Ahearne's Off Road Touring Bike
The double top tubes make the bike more rigid when loaded while still providing the desired ride qualities.
The rack suports the fender, the fender supports the rack. Integration of parts makes for a more reliable touring machine.
Stay tuned. More to come.
