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A Moment to Appreciate the Bicycle

Mainly, this 7 is a means of promoting what we do. This probably goes without saying, but it’s good to own that also, because the Seven Cycles project isn’t only about promoting Seven Cycles. It’s about promoting cycling in general, about celebrating the bicycle.

Working hands hold a Seven headbadge near some tools on a workbench

So we wanted to take a moment to appreciate the bicycle, every bicycle, without referring to any of the specific bikes we make or the wonderful people who ride them.

The bicycle gives us freedom, fitness, adventure, transportation, a means of connecting to the world around us, to our friends and families. Its simplicity means it is accessible to almost anyone, anywhere, an elegant machine that amplifies effort, producing the most amazing results.

For us, it has provided a living for nearly two decades, not only in terms of income, but also in bringing us together for a common purpose. It has drawn us closer to the greater cycling community, helped us explore our creativity, given us a focus for our craft.

Bicycles are good, and it helps not to get so caught up in what we do that we lose sight of that.

Seven on the Top Step

We had this note (and photo) from Team Seven Cycles rider Hart Robinson, who did us proud with a win over the weekend:

Guys,

Bayou Boiling Point XC race was today on the banks of Arkabutla Lake in Mississippi. The weather couldn’t have been better. My Seven Sola SL SS did not disappoint. The trail was tight, technical, and rooty with very short punch hills. I managed a win among Cat 1 19-39. My Sola SL soaked up all the bumps and left me feeling fresh. The bike really is perfect for me.

Team Seven Cycles' Hart Robinson on the top podium at Bayou Boiling Point XC race

Harold’s Axiom SL

This is Harold and his old Axiom SL. We built him a new one (see below) recently, and he sent us these photos and a kind note a few weeks ago.

Harold prouldly presents his rebuilt Axiom SL

He writes:

I’ve been tweaking my position on my new frame using the trainer but I hadn’t been outside with it until last night’s group ride.

According to one of the regulars ‘Harold you were really strong last night’, my response was ‘I felt good and the bike feels great’. I still have some more tweaking to get done but the bike feels wonderful. I’m not sure what it is about those traditional frame design compared with the compact design but traditional just works so much better for me.

Seven Axiom SL with red decals

At a tad over 16 pounds race weight I’m very happy. I’m looking forward to getting in some good miles this weekend thanks to warmer temperatures after doing 63 miles last night. First outside ride report is WONDERFUL!

Keith’s Evergreen S

A simple and elegant Evergreen S

This is Keith’s Evergreen S, built out for him by our friends at Redbeard Bikes in Brooklyn. We got these photos and a nice little write up from Ilya at Redbeard:

What’s in a commuter?

Keith was looking for a bike that could be everything — daily commuter through Brooklyn and Manhattan, upstate dirt crusher — a bike that would look good, and ride even better.

The Evergreen was the best platform for this super-build.

The first bike we built for Keith, a couple years ago, was a custom painted Parlee. Titanium frames are magic, so we didn’t need any paint on the Evergreen. The Chris King Turquoise kit gives the bike just the right amount of zing. To give the bike a well rounded personality, we laced the hubs to Hed Belgium Plus rims. The wheels can take a 25mm race tire, or a 35mm plushy deluxe (the Compass Bon Jon Pass will be nice). The Evergreen’s personality changes right with the tires.

We dialed the geometry for stability, we dialed the acceleration to 11. This was the note we received from Keith after his first ride:

“Rode in today and damn man…the best way to describe the ride is it floats on the road.”

Next up, Keith puts the bike through its paces in the Berkshires. Can’t wait.

100,000 Miles

Mick Gould riding his Seven

Following on from yesterday’s post, here’s another remarkable rider doing remarkable things on his Seven.

Mick Gould newspaper clipping

This is Mick. We built Mick’s Axiom SL just this year with our friends at Stout Cyclery, but we feel completely honored that he chose our bike to clock up the 100,000th mile he’s ridden since retiring.

We’ve seen a few photos of Mick and his bike, and the one thing that jumps out of everyone is his smile. This is a guy doing it the right way.