A Bit about Taylor Bicycles
www.taylorbicycles.com

Taylor Bicycles found its beginnings in a small town in Australia called Port Macquarie. In the 1980's, as an up and coming racing cyclist, Paul Taylor became frustrated withthe limited choice of frames available. Like many racers, Paul's first concerns were for fit, performance, and rider satisfaction. But unlike most he recognized very early that these qualities are in fact closely linked. It was easy to see how some body types could not be accommodated by the relatively few standard sizes available. However, Paul realized that even a large number of those who can live with a standard size frame might be denied their best performance because they were denied an efficient comfortable ride. Paul thus developed his frame building skills around the idea that sizing a frame to a rider's unique body deminsions and riding style delivers more efficiency and makes for a more satisfying cycling experience. This inevitably translates into better performance and more pleasure for both the racing cyclist and the recreational rider.

Out philosophy at Taylor Bicycles is that custon bikes are not optional; they are required. All of the frames that Paul produces are built around the rider's body deminsions and desires. But we offer much more than that, taking the notion of custon frame buildling beyond its traditional conception. For us a custon bike is not simply a set of tubes cut and joined at particular angles to fit you better. At Taylor Bicycle, we begin with a perfect fit and extend the experience. We offer a wide variety of tube selections in terms of shape and material, several construction methods, and a number of other options including carbon stays of our own design. In addition, Paul has over the years developed a personal style that he brings to his expressive and dynamic paint schemes. This makes Taylor bicycle uncommonly appealing even before you ride it.

These days Paul builds primarily in his small Gardnerville, Nevada home. Making the Carson Valley his home has kept Taylor bicycles a business that relates well with customers on a more personal level. For some,this means a frame built in a classic style of traditional material. For others, it means the absolute latest in materials and construction methods. Our location, thus, makes it necessary for Paul to be attentive to a broad spectrum of demanding riders. As a result, he remains committed to both traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques and materials. This affords every customer the widest selection possible in a custom bicycle.

From mitering and joining tubes to alignment and painting, every bicycle is begun and completed by Paul himself. Following completion, all frames have the threads chased, seat tubes reamed and are finally re-checked for alignment before they leave the shop. You can be assured that attention to detail is of the highest priority. It's evident in both the ride and the look; Taylor bicycles embody the high-end custon experience.

What you should know about how bicycle frames are built
(or why we really love fillet brazing)
All bicycles regardless of what they are made of or how they are built are subject to the same structual stresses, and the highest stress points are at or near the intersections of the tubes that make up the frame. This means that the method by which the tubes are joined is critical. Taylor Bicycles builds frames using a number of available methods that are described below, but we like the fillet brazing the best. So if you like, read the section below on fillet brazing and skip the rest.