Welcome to another new feature of Renaissance Website 2.0!

The purpose of the Shop Talk section is to share some of the technical processes that go into creating a truly renaissanced bicycle.  In other words, if you want to create a retro-mod bicycle, there are some specific technical pieces that need to first be addressed.

Over the next few weeks / months / years, we hope to share some of our experise with you.  Here are some of the topics (not necessarily in this order) that we intend to cover:

• Frame spacing
• Frame Saver … Helpful or Headache?
• Upgrading downtube shifters to modern brake / lever shifting.
• What frame characteristics make for good “renaissancing”?
• Online technical cycling resources
• Converting a 1″ threaded fork to a modern threadless stem.
• Adapting recessed brakes to a frame intended for traditional nutted brakes.

(If you are looking for advice on basic bike repair, please visit our friends at BicycleTutor.com)

If you have other topics of interest, please leave a comment or Contact Us with your suggestion.

Happy Renaissancing!