Tim's finished frame, over the last 6 months we've had people in 1 at a time to finish bikes and fra

Tim built his frame during the quieter workshop sessions of recent months — one-at-a-time slots that let builders focus without distraction.

The result: glossy black lugs meeting natural bamboo tubes in a frame that balances elegance and edge. Some of the bamboo shows darker tones, suggesting either natural variation or deliberate torching to create visual depth.

Tim holds the frame at an angle, the classic pose for showing off geometry and proportions. You can read the lines: aggressive head tube angle, compact rear triangle, purposeful stance. This looks like something built for moving fast.

What catches the eye is the quality of the lug finish. That mirror-black gloss takes patience to achieve — multiple coats of clear, careful sanding between each, final polish to bring out the shine. It's the difference between "done" and "finished."

The workshop setting is familiar: white walls, functional lighting, breeze-block industrial space. This is where the work happens, frame by frame, builder by builder.

Tim's expression suggests satisfaction tempered with focus — the work is complete but the build-up still ahead. Components to choose, assembly to manage, rides to plan.

The one-at-a-time format changed how we run workshops, but moments like this prove the approach works. More time per builder means better results. Tim's frame demonstrates this clearly.

From start to finish, properly done. Nice work, Tim. 👊