New gravel build by Cary in #michigan built using a home build kit.

New gravel build by Cary in Michigan, built using a home build kit. The autumn forest trail awaits.

Black lugs against golden bamboo create the classic contrast that never fails. The single chainring keeps things simple — modern wide-range cassettes provide all the gearing needed without front derailleur complexity.

Michigan offers extensive trail systems through forests like this. Bare trees, leaf-covered paths, the quiet of off-season riding when summer crowds have gone. Cary built something perfectly suited to local terrain.

The frame proportions look right for gravel geometry. Clearance for wider tyres, stable handling, the confidence to push into loose surfaces and technical sections.

Home build kits cross oceans to reach builders in the American Midwest. The skills transfer; the materials work everywhere. Cary took a London kit and made it Michigan.

Some bikes are built for specific places. This one will explore these woods for years, learning every root and turn. 🍂