by Richard Sachs | Jul 3, 1995
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...
by Richard Sachs | Nov 5, 1994
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...
by Richard Sachs | Nov 1, 1994
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...