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 | May 5, 2009
This is the full version of an interview which originally appeared in Spring 2009 on thewashingmachinepost.net . there are a considerable number of quality framebuilders in north america, many of them working with old fashioned steel tubes and lugs, but this arguably...
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...
by Richard Sachs | May 1, 2008
The title of this video summarizes its content. For most of its 29 minutes, Richard Sachs examines the idea that perfection in a bicycle frame (or any other hand-built object) is an abstract concept. He holds this ideal in his head, but with experience, he has come to...
by Richard Sachs | Apr 22, 2008
For nine months in 2007, film maker Des Horsfield made a documentary about bicycle frame builder Richard Sachs. Horsfield’s film takes an intimate look into the life and mind of the bicycle frame builder as Richard Sachs talks about why he does what he does,...
