When I went to work for Mike Sinyard as Specialized’s first designer, I came up with what turned out to be the iconic Sequoia sport-touring bike. In those days, bikes like the Sequoia were only available from a few custom builders. I’d been developing and building custom Lighthouse bicycles, many of them in the style of the Sequoia, for my customers. When Mike and I discussed our visions of the first Specialized bikes, I proposed the Sequoia.

I decided on tubing and geometry, so that Sequoias combined responsiveness and reassuring handling in a way that’s rarely been duplicated since. Those original Sequoias developed an avid following among experienced riders. Even today, riders contact me for information on their newly acquired classic Sequoias, found on ebay or elsewhere.

Here’s the good news: With Mike Sinyard’s blessing, I’m again creating these magical frames. 

The all-new Lighthouse Sequoia combines proven Sequoia geometry with the seat tube length, top tube length and seat tube angle custom-fit to your physique. The new Sequoia is built with lugs joining state-of-the-art, oversize Columbus steel tubing.

For riders who crave the ultimate in classic style, I can build your Lighthouse Sequoia with new Columbus SL standard sized tubes. Or I’ll fillet-braze your Sequoia if you prefer a lugless aesthetic.

I’ve made sure to design-in lots of clearance to allow for fenders and largish tires. You’d use standard (long-reach) brakes. Each frame has eyelets and braze-ons fitted for simple mounting of front and rear racks.

I build the revived Sequoia with modern materials, but the spirit of the old bike lives on. A custom Lighthouse Sequoia provides today’s rider with the feel and performance of the classic Sequoia. A new custom Sequoia is $1800 for frame and fork.

When you are ready for a really special bike, get in touch. We’ll get the wheels turning on your own new Lighthouse Sequoia, a bike you’ll love.