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Loving that red beauty! Chapeau, Monsieur Coldharbour!

Skully, it's just what I have been asked to do for these frames, to be honest it's not what I normally done, and having done one for myself, I have to say that I find it hard to discern the difference between my "standard" frame. I think it does look pretty nice though as a "look".
Dammit, you've got the wrong end of the stick. I found this in the turbo:

(On a serious note, took it up to Bob Wayman, his cost benefit analysis was a new block, although its not a massive rush, it's just not going to pass an MOT in its current state.)

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/coldharbourbikes/DSC03176_zpse925cd7e.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/coldharbourbikes/DSC03103_zpsc79831f1.jpg

damn those frames are nice!!! i wish i had £853 pounds resting in my a/c

coolharbour, what is weight of frames in 853 approx????

The one I've just finished is 56cm square and weighs in at just under 1.6kg. This was using the slightly thicker tubes that are preferred for the crossers. The weights are dependent on size of frame and tube thickness, braze ons, drop outs etc... but hopefully that gives you an idea.

And one more shameless plug before I leave it out ricky! Please like our page if you like our bikes:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Talbot-Frameworks/163404713826428

Do you take deposits? / How long will the £853 price stick?

Deposits taken, thats not a problem at all. £853 is until we have 10 orders.

How about 953, 853 is so last millennium? (for £953, of course)

Saw this in the flesh today - 'tis truly a beautiful thing.

Thank you jingle jangle, for the plug, I'll give you the tenner next time I see you.
Thebaldbuzzard, 953 and 931 is definitely doable, but as I'm a fillet brazer, the cost of silver makes it cost a fair bit more than £953. If anyone is interested, pop in or drop me a line and we can sort something out.

Those are some seriously smart builds. Looks like you've got the hang of this braising business. Lovely smooth fillets and colour matched forks seem to be the answer to making modern components look right on a steel frame. Lovely work.

Those are lovely looking, i'm sure you'll have higher prices and a healthy waiting list very soon! :)

Would you be able to replicate something like this?

http://deafpigeon.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/blb-la-piovra-aero.jpg

really?

obvious troll is obvious

With 9 posts I think the guy is serious..

Really nice frames, almost makes me want to save money :(!

Man that red one is soooo nice. Love the rear seat stays/brake bridge shape

Saw this in the flesh today - 'tis truly a beautiful thing.

I had a quick look on Sunday and have to agree. Really nicely executed and finished.

Popped into see Matt earlier (adding canti's to a frame). That red one is lovely in the flesh.
The workshop is awesome.

Are you still offering repairs?

I have a frame with a cracked chainstay that needs fixing up :)

Are you still offering repairs?

I have a frame with a cracked chainstay that needs fixing up :)

Now my frame's finished and off being painted I have far less reservations about adding to Matt's workload...
http://www.talbotframeworks.com/p/repairs.html

Cheers :)

Will head down this week.

I don't so much like the seat stay design (surely it is not good to braze the rear wishbone to the thinner portion of the seat tube, directly?). But what do I know, I am not a frame-builder. On the other hand, your work looks really lovely. If you developed this level of skill while balancing a wee one on your knee you must have some natural knack! I applaud you for taking up this vocation, though I known a few frame builders over the years, and I know their struggles! Good luck, I hope you are very successful.
cheers

Indra ripper, please do pop down, I'm still doing repairs, it's bread and butter to me. Drop me a line if you want to talk it over.
Shaws, fear not, the stay's are still meeting in the butt zone, so there shouldn't be any problem. Fortunately I have a wonderful exo-foetus and an wonderful wife, so it hasn't been too hard to balance the two.
I don't know what your talking about in regards to struggles, I was reliably informed that cycling was a growth industry, and frame building is the most lucrative part. Have you not seen Cippolini's new feature length ad?

     http://youtu.be/5lKRxk7uq8U