Framed Art

THE BUILDER To Connecticut’s Richard Sachs a bicycle has a split personality. As a builder, he identifies an art form in the construction of a frame. But as a racer, he knows that a finely made bicycle means very little in the midst of competition. “I...

Made to Measure

A custom, hand-built, made-to-measure bicycle ranks with things like first-class airplane seating and hand-tailored suits. If you’ve ever experienced such luxuries, it might be hard to comprehend what separates them from the mundane. But once you try the good...

Carrying the Torch

Richard Sachs Cycles is not about business and annual revenues. It’s about fitting a rider to the highest quality bicycle. Working from his Connecticut shop, Richard Sachs has been building frames for over 20 years. After apprenticing with Witcomb Cycles in...