Mike’s AnalogOne.One

Viewer Project - By Mike Pecsok from Camarillo, CA
Added on September 4, 2014

Here is AnalogOne.One, the second rendition of my wooden bike design. I’ve used some figured walnut and maple in this build. The main frame is laminated from 9 alternating layers so that the seams are crossed-lapped. The chain stay and seat stay (rear triangle area) are bent-laminated using 33 layers of veneer and WestSystem epoxy. The main frame has been hollowed to facilitate internal cable routing, weight savings, and feel.

It was very important to me that this bike is fully functional. For this reason, I have used a carbon fork and standard bike components. It has a smooth ride that is silent thanks to the belt drive and sound absorbing properties of wood.

I’ve finished the bike with shellac after a long thought on the correct finish. I know that shellac is not the most resilient; however, I chose to use it because, if the bike frame were to be dented or damaged, the shellac could easily be blended back into itself.

If anyone has specific questions, I will be happy to answer them!

Discussion

Christopher Harrington September 4, 2014 9:23 pm

Dude, that is unreal. Absolutely stunning. How long did it take you to build? Have you thought about making those and selling them?

Cheers from SoCal,

Chris

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Thomas G. Kaiser September 4, 2014 9:53 pm

Man I love that bike. You did a great job and I would like to do something like that.

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David Picciuto September 4, 2014 10:06 pm

Mike, I’ve checked out your website, beautiful work! I can’t find a Twitter or Facebook account. Do you do any social media for us to keep up with what you’re doing?

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- Mike September 5, 2014 8:31 am
  
  David: I don’t use twitter but I am on Instagram, where I post what I’m working on regularly. Thank you.
  
  Mark: Thank you very much!
  
  Christopher: Yes, I would like to sell them; however, I am working through the legal ramifications of selling bikes. Just trying not to be sued!
  
  Jay: Thank you.
  
  Thomas: Thank you.
  
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Jay O’Neill September 4, 2014 10:42 pm

That is sweet! Great work.

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Mark Loughran September 5, 2014 12:46 am

WOW!!! That’s an amazing job, extremely well done!!! I have seen lots of wooden bikes, but this one has got to be the nicest. Love the dovetail at the stem, and the stays are so nice the way they are bent laminated!! Nicely photographed too!! Well done!!

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James Smith September 5, 2014 6:22 am

Um…. Im thinking 2015 guild build Mark!… Throw in a few ebony plugs and we could start a new genre of bikes (G&G Cycling)….. Perhaps stat a “biker gang” called Sons of Marquetry… and grow handle bar mustaches… Too Far? lol Seriously though, this is a beautiful bike and one which any gear head or woodworker would love!

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- Marc Spagnuolo September 5, 2014 5:29 pm
  
  lol Sons of Marquetry almost had me spitting iced tea on my screen. :)
  
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  - Jacob Morrill September 5, 2014 11:09 pm
    
    “Sons of Marquetry” biker gang t-shirts gonna be available soon? hint hint…
    
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Gonzalo Plaza September 5, 2014 9:10 am

I just stopped by to say how mind blowing this project is. I mean, we get desensitized here at the TWW getting updates on amazing pieces of woodworking, but this hurts my brain (in a good way). Well done!

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Grantman September 5, 2014 9:21 am

Mike – That. Is. A. Piece. Of. Art. Congrats! Absolutely amazing. I don’t get speechless too often but you’ve done it. Hope you can figure out the legal stuff and make some money on this. You certainly deserve it.

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Mark September 5, 2014 12:44 pm

Amazing!!!! Did you purchase the rear dropouts, or are they custom made too?

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Cannon September 5, 2014 1:24 pm

All i can say is WOW. That’s seriously f-ing cool!!

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steve desmond September 5, 2014 1:32 pm

Nice bike! I’ve been thinking about a project like that for awhile. Great job.

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Mario September 5, 2014 1:55 pm

Hey Mike,
How about a DVD instrucional video of a bike build with parts list? Would make a killing just selling the videos!!! I know I wouod buy it and so would all of the others drooling over this bike!!!
Great Job!!!
Mario

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Cal Deobald September 6, 2014 8:38 am

You can’t see this, of course, but I’m lying prostrate at the base of my screen. I bow to you, sir. Amazing work.

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Mike September 6, 2014 12:24 pm

Mark: The sliding part of the dropout system was purchased but the part that attached to the bike was machined custom for this project. The head tube and bottom bracket were also custom made.

Cal: Thank you!

Mario: Interesting idea. It could be done as I can provide all the necessary parts. Good thought!

Steve: It is necessary to just “jump in” and you will figure it out.

Grantman: Thank you sir!

Gonzalo: Much thanks! While I still enjoy making furniture, building a bike is definitely a different experience and it’s nice to know that people can appreciate thoughtfulness in design.

Marc S.: I tried to find you on Instagram but no luck… And thanks for the post!!!

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- steve desmond September 10, 2014 11:42 am
  
  Hi Mike,
  That’s how I got started with ski designing/building, jumped in head first (with out a helmet :-) ). Got it figured out with help from a fantastic group of other ski builders who share the same passion. Don’t under estimate the strength of your wood bike. Sure anything will break if abused but under normal and even casual hard use I’m sure it will stand the test of time. Good luck!
  
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WoodGuy September 6, 2014 10:35 pm

Hi Mike,

Absolutely stunning work.
just a couple of questions, What does the bike weigh?
How do you think it will hold up to rigorous riding?

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- Mike September 8, 2014 9:25 pm
  
  It weighs 28lbs and a few ounces.
  
  I don’t think it’s as strong as say, a steel frame. But I do think it’s plenty strong for every day riding and cruising.
  
  Eventually I would like to submit the bike for bicycle standard testing but the test is destructive so I’m reluctant to test this particular frame. That will definitively validate or invalidate the design.
  
  Thank you!
  
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Manfred September 12, 2014 12:33 pm

Hi Mike,
That is one beautiful piece of work!!! Nice combination of your technical and artistic
abilities.

I was going to get a custom bike built since I am 6’5″ and 230 lbs. but now this looks like a feasible alternative for my non aggressive style of riding.

Do you think a wood design would work for my size and weight? If so, I would be interested in purchasing the custom made drop out system, head tube and bottom bracket and build one of these beauties.
Your choice of components, especially the belt drive, really appeals to me as well.
Again, nicely done!!

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- Mike September 15, 2014 10:54 am
  
  Send me an email @ [email protected] and we can work out the details.
  Thanks!
  
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jaymon5 September 13, 2014 11:50 am

That is a work of art. Being a bicycle rider and woodworker, I can truly appreciate all aspects of your design. I live in simi, maybe I will see you riding around.

truly amazing.

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- Mike September 15, 2014 10:56 am
  
  Great.
  
  I live in Camarillo and my shop is in Somis. It’s nice to know of other local craftsman close to home.
  
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Jon September 15, 2014 9:22 am

Beautiful bike Mike!
I think you would find the work done on Sojourner cyclery to be right up your alley. He has built a few (maybe more) wooden bicycles and does quite a lot of cross country riding with them.

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- Mike September 15, 2014 10:58 am
  
  Jon,
  I will look into them. Thank you!
  
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Mads September 29, 2014 4:51 pm

Very, very nice. I have never seen anything like this before.

This morning the children and I were admiring the wooden mudguards on a bike, but they are nothing compared with this bike!

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