Just been helping Benjamin lacquer up his world touring frame. He built as a home build and popped i

Fresh lacquer, still drying. Benjamin's world touring frame sits on protective paper, black lugs glistening as the finish cures.

This moment — just after lacquering — is where anticipation peaks. The frame is structurally complete but not yet rideable. The lugs have that wet-look shine that will settle into satin. Everything is almost ready.

World touring demands specific considerations. Extra clearance for wider tyres. Multiple mounting points for racks and bottles. Geometry that prioritises comfort over speed because when you're riding across continents, daily comfort trumps hourly performance.

Benjamin built this with that journey in mind. The proportions read as serious equipment — not a weekend toy but a tool for covering serious distance over serious time.

The overhead view reveals the triangle clearly: top tube flowing into seat tube, down tube anchoring the whole structure. Clean lines, confident joints, a frame ready for whatever comes next.

Lacquer cures, patience wears, adventure approaches. Soon this frame will carry Benjamin to places none of us can predict.

World touring frame, world-ready builder. 🌍