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"Needless to say I couldn't be happier with the ride quality and the fit is just spot-on.  One of my closest riding buddies has a custom Yamaguchi and my Lighthouse is the one that draws the most raves when placed side-by side."

 -Chad Kennedy


 “My Lighthouse bicycle is an outstanding work of art. The craftsmanship in everything from the brazing to the paint is first rate. It is a pleasure to ride each and every time.”

-Justin Cohen, Wichita, Kansas


“As a short woman I had difficulty locating a quality bicycle that would fit me. The solution? A custom fit Lighthouse. The bicycle is so comfortable that it feels like an extension of myself. The ride is exceptionally smooth. The beauty of the perfectly finished joints, internally channeled cables and a paint color unlike any on the market turns heads wherever my Lighthouse and I go.”

-Ruth Loeb, Santa Maria, California

"The most beautiful thing about a custom bike is not just what you see, it's what you feel" - Tim Neenan

 

Photo Galleries

  • Frame Gallery

    Frame Gallery (76)

    A glimspe of past and present work. Click on the thumbnail for full picture/gallery view.
     
  • The New Lighthouse Sequoia

    The New Lighthouse Sequoia (16)

    Proven Sequoia geometry built lugged or fillet brazed using state-of-the-art Columbus steel tubing.
     
  • Tamar Miller's Blue Beauty

    Tamar Miller's Blue Beauty (5)

     
  • Jim Schaller to the MAX

    Jim Schaller to the MAX (7)

    This was quite a project. Jim is so tall that the MAX top tube was too short for the frame. Jim wanted a level top tube so I used a teardrop down tube for the toptube. Also notice the MAX fork which turned out really nice.
     
  • Chad Kennedy's Custom Spirit

    Chad Kennedy's Custom Spirit (5)

    "A pic I took on Glendora Ridge Road, Tour of California Mt Baldy stage route. I rode most of the entire stage and then posted at the club van to cheer on the California riders. Be well, Chad"
     
  • Steve Davis's Vintage Lighthouse

    Steve Davis's Vintage Lighthouse (4)

    Steve Davis's 20 year old restored Lighthouse. Replaced most parts but the paint was in excellent shape. It drew a crowd of officials at the Solvang stage of the 2011 Tour of California when he and his bike were there to enjoy the race.
     
  • Bob Long's Townie

    Bob Long's Townie (10)

    Joe Bell's gorgeous paint tops this Columbus Zona Townie featuring the new Sturmey Archer S3X 3 speed rear hub.
     
  • Celery Stalk Spirit for The Schnitz

    Celery Stalk Spirit for The Schnitz (9)

    Super nice, lightweight, fillet brazed Spirit tubes painted in Celery Stalk PPG with all the trimmings.
     
  • Dave Sams' Cross Frame

    Dave Sams' Cross Frame (16)

    Designed for both single speed and derailleur use, check out the modified rear dropout.
     
  • Chris Cesena's Townie

    Chris Cesena's Townie (4)

    Fillet brazed, round Columbus Spirit tubes, Alpha Q fork, Campy 10 speed and fenders builds an elegant get around bike. 19 pounds (with fenders)
     
  • Dave Brown's new Lighthouse

    Dave Brown's new Lighthouse (6)

    Dave Brown's new dark gray metallic, Columbus Spirit, fillet brazed frame with Alpha Q fork and pewter King headset.
     
  • Built for Cupertino Bike Shop

    Built for Cupertino Bike Shop (13)

    This is one of the custom frames I built for Spence Wolf at the Cupertino Bike shop when it was located in Pacific Grove. Spence assembled the complete bike. The frame is Columbus SL. It was built in 1982.
     
  • Roger Sands' Chaparral™

    Roger Sands' Chaparral™ (10)

    Built in 1982 for Roger Sands, owner of The Bicycle Center in Santa Cruz. Once again, great photos from Velocult. The original Stumpjumpers were built with the geometry of Chaparral frames.
     
  • My new bike

    My new bike (5)

    There are many ways to experience the Valley roads. Here's a new one for me. I can already feel my spin improving. Simple, essential, light, fun. I would love to make one for you.
     
  • Shop Posters

    Shop Posters (20)

    Some of the posters keeping me company in the shop all these years.
     
  • My Favorite Rides

    My Favorite Rides (15)

    It's best to come to the shop for a fitting and a ride. Here are a few of my favorite roads.