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Road To NAHBS 2013: YiPsan Bicycles

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Renold Yip is always a crowd favorite. Whether it’s the showstopper Sunflower Mixte from Richmond’s show or the Cafe Racer from Austin, he’s always got something worth stopping and staring at. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Yipsan’s bikes generally skew towards commuter and touring, but let’s see what he’s up to for 2013:

Bikerumor: What materials do you build with? Which is your favorite and why?

YiPsan: Steel. It is flexible in its application with wide tubing choices.

Bikerumor: What have you been working in since NAHBS last year?

YiPsan: Mostly randonneur, adventure type bikes. This type of bike is generally equipped with integrated lighting, fender, rack and bag as a system. They use wider tires, 32 – 40mm are common, and can be ridden on most any terrain and allows the riders to venture away from paved only surfaces.

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Bikerumor: Any killer custom bike builds?

YiPsan: This is a very involved build: S&S couplers, Rohloff, lighting, fenders, steering lock, racks and stem. I am happy how it all came together. (Editor’s note: While the wheels look small because of the tall headtube, they are indeed 700c)

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Bikerumor: Did you see anything at NAHBS last year that’s inspired you?

YiPsan: The continual stunning quality of long time builders, plus the influx of new ideas from newer builders are both very inspiring. Because an idea has to have a high quality to sustain its impact.

Bikerumor: What are you bringing to the show this year that’ll have every other builder standing slack jawed in awe?

YiPsan: Nothing exceptional this year like the Cafe Racer I did last year. All bikes this year are customer bikes, which should have mileage on them and show signs of use – the reality of a bike.

Bikerumor: Scenario – A customer commissions you and one other builder to create the ultimate bicycle using the same parameters, same base material and same budget in an Iron Chef style competition. Who would you want to build against that would push you and elevate your game?

YiPsan: I am not a very competitive person and cannot imagine being pitched against one particular builder. But if I have to choose, I will choose the best, Dave Kirk. I am sure I would learn a lot from (building against him).

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Bayard
Bayard
11 years ago

It’s hipster bike month on bikerumor!

carl
11 years ago

What is that do-wah extending rearwards from the back of the fork crown?

ds690
ds690
11 years ago

@carl – if you look closely at the downtube, you will see a hole directly in line with that rod extending out of the fork crown. The piece also extends forward of the crown, so it looks like it can be pushed back into the hole in the downtube to lock the fork in place and prevent the bike from falling over when loading the front rack.

Psi Squared
Psi Squared
11 years ago

Hipster bike?

JonDanger FTW
JonDanger FTW
11 years ago

Hipster bike? Really, have you seen the prices? (deleted).

Renold
11 years ago

Carl, ds690 is correct. It is a steering lock for parking and loading.

Bayard
Bayard
11 years ago

Go to NAHBS. It is hipster paradise.

Alan
Alan
11 years ago

These are not “hipster” bikes. I’ve seen and ridden these bikes. Much nicer, with updates and subtle details/features on classic designs.

cmherron
cmherron
11 years ago

Renold’s bikes are anything but “hipster”. Be careful how you use the parlance of our time when talking about truly exceptional bikes.

Rigid Rich
Rigid Rich
11 years ago

Hipsters are often seen running mediocre quality parts that do not really fit the purpose — so I would even say, in a way these customs are the opposite of hipster bikes.

Speedy
Speedy
11 years ago

Why does NAHBS have to equal hipster paradise? Sure there are some hipster bikes there, but the majority of the bikes on the show floor are super legit bicycles built by and for those who are very passionate about cycling. I think its a wonderful thing, and it simply shouldn’t be summed up as a hipster paradise.

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