(I went out on Friday and got caught in a deluge - the tires grip well...); and without trying to set a record, broke my best time by 2:30 minutes coming in at 43 minutes versus my previous record of 45:35 for a ten mile ride. The bike's fantastic. A full 10 lbs lighter than my Falcon, rides as well if not better over bumpy terrain, very quick, very responsive yet more stable on the downhill runs. The bike certainly exceeded any expectations I might of had for a steel bike. You do great work! Thanks for your effort and your commitment to quality materials, beautiful form, and superb execution. Great work! -Paul

the pictures are at here. It performed great; we had some long days in the saddle, and I didn't have all the little aches and stiffnesses that I've had in the past. I felt more stable on the descents, too, although I'm still a big fraidy-cat and spend a lot of time riding the brakes. Mechanically, everything worked fine, too. If you want to use any of my bike pictures in your publicity, go ahead. So thanks again for building me a great bike! ---John

post about his Bishop.

Read and see more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42115798@N03/collections/72157626359024557/

I have much longer legs compared to my short arms, kind of like a T-rex. My good friend Chris Bishop started frame building in Baltimore and I was lucky enough be his first customer, and it was then I realized that riding a bike can feel like riding a cloud. A few years later I commissioned him for a second bike, the beautiful fixed gear pictured here. I ride this bike because it fits me like a glove, it rides like a dream, and the attention Chris put into every meticulous detail is unparalleled. Every bit of this bike is exquisite, complementary, built with a passion and love for cycling, and built with me in mind. This bike and I have seen so much of Europe together, it is a serious show stopper, and damn do I get a lot of jaw dropping stares when I ride it (not me, the bike!). This bike is an extension of myself to the point where I almost find walking annoying... I consider it my most prized possession. I dont know if it is possible to love an inanimate object like a friend or family, but if it is...that is how much I love this bike.

As promised, it is fast and eats up hills. The fork makes easy work of the streets of Baltimore. I couldn't be happier. I just need to resist the urge to make it my daily commuter. Thanks for your brilliant work.

It is everything i've hoped for and more... you've been great to work with; patient, understanding and informative through out the entire project... i would recommend you to anyone who wish to purchase a custom frame. Keep up the good work.

• Cheers,
• Eric