by Richard Sachs | Jun 5, 2011
though the phrase big is beautiful has been around for more than just a few years, i’m pretty sure it wasn’t coined upon someone viewing the latest in bicycle downtubes. or any of the other complementary pieces of tubing that build the ubiquitous double...
by Richard Sachs | Apr 14, 2011
In the history of American frame builders perhaps few names are as well known as that of Richard Sachs. He and his work has come to be synonymous withe the craft itself. To many, he is an object lesson in how to be a successful one-man band. With more than 30 years in...
by Richard Sachs | Jul 20, 2009
it’s the little details that matter the most. because once all the big stuff has been appreciated, written about, photographed and tidied away, it’s the little details that you either notice or miss. after the first of the alpine stages in the tour de...
by Richard Sachs | Jul 10, 2008
Richard Sachs works and lives in a medium-sized yellow Colonial house on Main Street, at the far end of a quaint New England village. You can tell it’s his by the signature-red bike out front leaning, unlocked, against a white picket fence. And because above the front...
by Richard Sachs | Jun 1, 2008
Richard Sachs has been racing bikes and building custom frames for over a quarter of a century. He’s also no stranger to ‘cross and, in addition to racing a full season each year, has provided generous sponsorship support for dozens of ‘cross racers...