Cycling Over Sixty
Cycling Over Sixty
Tom Butler
DeSalvo Custom Bicycles
58 minutes Posted Dec 22, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Weekly Update
Early Bike Memories And Shop Roots
Building Bikes: Volume, Materials, Shift To Titanium
What TIG Welding Is And Why It Matters
Steel vs Titanium: Ride, Cost, Durability
Designing Use-Case First
Older Riders, Fit, And Comfort
Oregon’s Builder Scene And Shows
Advice For Aspiring Frame Builders
Wheels, Weight, And What You Feel
Fitting Outliers And True Custom
The Future Of Small Builders And US Manufacturing
Just Enjoying Time on the Bike
Different Bodies and Different Design
Large Scale US Bike Manufacturing
Wrap Up
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Send Me a Text Message Host Tom Butler continues to dissect his ongoing struggle with a stubborn Achilles tendon injury and shares the strategies he's using to manage recovery while wanting to get back to doing longer rides. For anyone dealing with persistent injuries, Tom's discussion offers both solidarity and practical insights. Then, Tom welcomes Mike DeSalvo of DeSalvo Custom Bicycles for a conversation about the art and science of custom frame building. With decades of experience crafti...