We are a small, custom bicycle frame builder. Steel frames, forks or any other parts are built one at a time up here in Bellingham, Washington. Our vision is supported through Bellingham's thriving local sustainable community, which is further evidenced by the fact that Donkelope Bikes purchases 100% of it's electricity from Puget Sound Energy's Green Power Program. Most of the bikes are powdercoated for a durable and beautiful finish that is friendly to the air we breathe. For here at Donkelope Bikes, we want to do what we can to keep this Earth a great place to ride!

Fall is in the air, like it or not. This means that the mountain bike scene out here shifts to cyclocross season. So with a new season on the horizon it's time to get after it. And check out the blog to see new pictures of my buddy Brandon's finished mountain bike.

Also, the September issue of UrbanVelo is out. So check it out here.

Well, another excellent frame builders show is on the horizon. Portland's Oregon Manifest! Oct. 10-12. It is sponsored by Chris King, and from the sounds of it, it is going to be a great time with lots to do and see. So I'm keeping super busy getting frames and bikes ready to for the show. Information for this event can be found here.