I am back!

I have not posted on this blog for month's. I recently noticed that my website has seen a fair share of traffic as a result of referrals from this blog. So evidently I need to update this blog more frequently and perhaps provide my in site on some valuable information on frame building, fitting, and training. I will do my best. Any suggestions on topic's would be appreciated.

So what have I been doing since August? Good question. Mostly trying to survive another Idaho winter. But on the cycling side of things, I have been busy building frames, training, and recently taking the test to become an USCF certified coach.

Frame building has been going quite well. I am staying busy with a lot of repeat customers. Building frames for there family, and updating there first generation steel Kelson's with some new titanium frames. I have become quite comfortable with my titanium road frame building. And have recently experimented with a 650b mountain bike. It turned out great! I had a customer who wanted a hard tail that was a little different. So why not a 650b. For those of you who do not know what a 650b is. It is the tire size between 26" and 29". It works well for shorter riders who would like to join the big wheel revolution. A little smoother than a 26" hard tail yet spins up quicker than a 29". Might be just the ticket. I am currently getting ready to put out a batch of steel frames. I have invested some time into selecting some quality tubing, filler rod, and various dropouts and small parts that will step up my game in the steel market. I have a strong passion for steel frames I love how they ride and I feel that they really can be a superior material for women and riders who are looking for a particular ride characteristic in a frame.

Now for the big news. Many of you may not know that I have had a fair share of experience with composites. I use to build carbon fiber Kayak's and was involved building drift boats. So it only seems logical that I combine my knowledge of frame building with composite manufacturing and build some custom carbon bikes. I have invested significant time and money into developing my own process for building a tube to tube custom carbon bike. Many people have contributed. Edge Composites will be supplying the tubing. Paragon machine works has provided all the bonded Titanium parts ( head tube inserts, bottom bracket, dropouts). I am waiting on just a few minor details with the molds and then we will be able to produce our first prototype for testing. I have tested a few joints at home and have been very pleasantly surprised by the results. My wife is a little tired of me cooking carbon fiber in the oven. So it looks as if I will be purchasing a curing oven hear real soon. I will keep you updated on the progress and will clue you in real soon on the whole process.

Thanks for looking, Brian

KELSON SITE

New site up. www.kelsonbikes.com
New stuff added soon.

O.R. Trade Show

August already? Wow, where has the summer gone? It has been a great year so far. Outdoor Retailer is this coming weekend and we will not be attending this year, but Kelson will......thanks to Gheen and Bryce. Nathan packs will be displaying a Kelson bike in their booth this year. It will be holding product and getting a lot of great exposure. Outdoor Retailer is where orders are written, new accounts are found, connections are made and brands are launched. Outdoor Retailer has proven to be the leading growth vehicle for brands that are interested in progressing and advancing into multiple channels of the outdoor marketplace. From small shops and regional chains, to the largest national and international retailers - OR attracts thousands of buyers and senior level decision makers that are looking for outdoor specific products, services, brands, fresh ideas, apparel launches, and outdoor innovation. Can't wait to hear the response. Also, the new site will be up and functional by Saturday or Sunday. Here is a test page of what to expect.
http://www.kelsonbikes.com/test
We are STOKED! Drop by and tell us what you think. It would be great to hear what you think.

JULY FRAME BUILDING

July was a busy month for frame building, training, and racing. It sure went by fast! August is here and snow is right around the corner. I don't know how excited I am about the summer ending, but hopefully Mother Nature will give us another couple good riding months. Here are a few pics of the new bikes that were built recently. We are stoked about the website coming August 9th. A special thanks to our good friend Gheen Hillman who has worked so hard on the design. All of you riders out there need to mark your calendars for next years Capitol Reef Classic. What an AMAZING race/ride it was. Here is the link http://www.capitolreefclassic.com/