Small Builder Tour: BAHL Cycle Works, Bakersfield, California

bahl cycle works tour — BAHL Cycle Works GVL

“We love bikes. It’s that simple. We love all things bikes. If we aren’t building bikes, we are riding, racing, or wishing we were riding bikes. And we want you to love bikes as much as we do. Everyone at BAHL has been riding since we were kids and our passion for everything on two wheels continues to fuel the stoke.” – BAHL Cycle Works

BAHL Cycle Works Tour Video

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew meets with Brandon, founder, builder and cyclist, at BAHL Cycle Works, of Bakersfield, California!

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“We have several options when it comes to frame choice. First, you will need to decide on the type riding that you will use the bike for. Next, choose the model that will best compliment that type of riding. If you need help deciding which model will suit you, give us a ring and we’ll walk you through it. All of our frames include custom geometry. Each model (except for GVL) is available with a featherweight tubeset option for an additional cost. Zwei has an option for Columbus SL tubing. Descriptions of each or our models are below.”

BAHL Uno

“UNO was our very first design and it’s our race machine. It incorporates a compact design and an aggressive geometry that will get you long and low. Tube selection is oversized and is made with fillet construction. UNO is a bike that is light enough to claim the KOM and stiff enough to win the green jersey on your local sprint. ”

BAHL Zwei

“ZWEI is the bike that can do everything well. Want to go on an epic century? Sure. Want to cruise to the local coffee shop for a latte? Absolutely. ZWEI has a beautiful lugged design with classic geometry to match. The tube selection continues the classic trend and maintains the look and feel of the bikes of old. If you’d really like to stay classy, you have the option of choosing the Columbus SL tubeset. Stay classy my friend.”

BAHL GVL

“Do you enjoy getting dirty? We do too! The GVL is just the machine to get you as dirty as you like. With the ability to fit up to a 45c tire, it can tackle just about anything you can throw at it. And you’ll do it all with a smile on your face. With custom geometry and a custom build kit, your smile will be even bigger.”

BAHL Giro

“Some days you just don’t want to stop riding. Other days you want to go fast in the Saturday morning group ride. The Giro will inspire you to do both. Our design incorporates a gentle sloping top tube and is built using beautiful Llwellyn lugs and drop outs. With room for 28c tires, The Giro will smooth out the roughest of roads and look amazing while doing it.”