BISHOP BIKES out of Baltimore, MD
10-23-08, 06:12 PM
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BISHOP BIKES out of Baltimore, MD
Not much out there on them so I just wanted to share. I dont work for them. I dont even really know them. They just make amazing bicycles locally here in Baltimore, Md. Not cheap but well worth it.
"[Chris Bishop] founded Bishop Bikes officially in 2008 in Baltimore. They specialize in custom steel bicycle frame design and construction. Bishop Bikes strives to push the boundaries of the classic steel medium, using innovative combinations of classic and modern technology. Their goal for every client is to design a frame that feels like a perfect extension of the rider."
www.myspace.com/bishopbikes
www.bishopbikes.com (under construction)
"[Chris Bishop] founded Bishop Bikes officially in 2008 in Baltimore. They specialize in custom steel bicycle frame design and construction. Bishop Bikes strives to push the boundaries of the classic steel medium, using innovative combinations of classic and modern technology. Their goal for every client is to design a frame that feels like a perfect extension of the rider."
www.myspace.com/bishopbikes
www.bishopbikes.com (under construction)
10-24-08, 08:50 AM
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bishop's bike that he made for his wife is AMAZING. I can't find photos of it, but its a hand painted picture sprawling the entire frame, and then clear coated
10-24-08, 09:21 AM
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i had no idea someone like this was in b-more! damn, now i want one and have absolutely no money for such things. maybe i can work out some sort of indentured servanthood in exchange for a frame 
10-24-08, 05:12 PM
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Nash Cycles
Bishop Bikes
Palermo Bicycles
Oh and look out for a new bike shop coming soon...
10-24-08, 08:53 PM
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...mayhaps in the HourHaus building Falls Road level???... just a guess LOL.
p.s., Nash bikes are rad too. I dont know him (You) either but word spreads about talented frame builders.
p.s., Nash bikes are rad too. I dont know him (You) either but word spreads about talented frame builders.
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10-24-08, 09:02 PM
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I dont understand how some of these smaller builders (like freeman etc) make any money charging 2000ish for frames/bikes. Whos going to trust someone whos maybe sold 4 bicycles with a 2000 dollar job?
10-25-08, 12:42 AM
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If you dont know how someone is "making money" selling frames for $2000 with repeat business, you are in need of a business and economics course. 4 bicycles? Try dozens if not hundreds.
10-25-08, 12:10 PM
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Hundreds? If thats so my statement certainly doesnt stand up, but a lot of sites Ive seen show very very few examples of bikes theyve built, and I certainly never see or hear anything about them. Im all for them succeeding, I just guess I would like a larger example of their work on their sites.
10-25-08, 04:59 PM
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I'll start a new thread when the shop gets closer to opening.
10-25-08, 08:41 PM
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Aaron LaCrate sucks.
10-25-08, 08:43 PM
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Baltimore does have great builders. Palermo, Nash and Bishop should put on a show =)
10-26-08, 02:44 PM
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You should call Chris and I'm sure he'd be glad to tell you all about it.
