The story of 44 Bikes for me starts in High School when I purchased my first mountain bike. I saved up for months and had my dad take me over to Trexlertown, PA. Just beside the Velodrome, there was a bike shop (T-Town Cycles) fully stocked with more bikes than I had ever seen before-just dripping with 90’s neon and anodized in a multitude of color. That new bike smell saturated the air inside. I came out of there with a brand new set of wheels: A Neon Yellow w/ Black Paint Splattered Trek 830 Antelope. That thing took me everywhere. The hook was firmly set.
From those early days riding as a kid for the first time around the block to my first real mountain bike, and to the ride I just went on yesterday, one constant has remained: There’s nothing finer than riding a bicycle. The path you choose and the experience of the trail are unlike any other feeling. Needless to say, all of my passion, experience, and creativity is funneled directly into 44 Bikes.
I split time now between running two endeavors: 44 Bikes and the Department of Shred which is a small design agency specializing in Product and Graphic Design. At DOS, I don’t always have the ability to design the way I would prefer: design and build. Most projects have to stay in the virtual world where I sketch, formalize and oversee production. 44 allows me to draw on years of experience and enable me to channel that into building bicycles. It really lets my mind relax and realize something completely different. My grandfather was a TIG welder so it’s in my blood. I absolutely love working with metal. It’s a demanding medium that commands your attention and puts your process to the test. 44 Bikes represents that chance to realize ambitions, experiment with materials and put talent to good use. Its an outlet for creativity, aspirations, and craft. Form and function converge as one.
One last note: I encourage everyone to ride their bicycle each and every day. Set out on new adventures and take the path less traveled. You never know what lies for you just around the bend or at the top of the next hill. Hopefully, in the near future, you and I will be able to share that experience or that grind to the top. Bicycles certainly bring us all together. Thanks for stopping by.
For those who are interested, I have been “Smoked Out” on Velocipede Salon. You can read that on-going story HERE. I also have a pretty extensive thread on The Garage Journal of the 44 Shop Build Out. You can read the full thread and on-going story/developments HERE.
Thinking about placing an order?
You’ve done your homework and have been pouring over the details. It’s time to order your bicycle. It’s quite simple!
0. Base price for ALL Steel bicycle frames can be found via the Steel Fit Sheet. Base price for ALL Titanium bicycle frames can be found via the Titanium Fit Sheet. This includes signature 44 shaped chainstays, 2 water bottle bosses, curved bridges, and stainless head and seat tube badges (ST Badge stamped with your lucky number).
1. Email me directly: khenry@44bikes.com or call me in the studio, 9-5pm EST: 603-654-2005 to begin the process of your build. At this time, please provide me with information regarding what type of bicycle you are envisioning, what you will be using it for, options you’re thinking about and whether this will be a frame only, frame/fork, complete, etc. Please be aware that my phone and internet are NOT located in the shop (they are located in my studio). If you call and I am not available, please leave your name, a phone number and when a good time/day to return your call. When the torch has cooled, I’ll be sure to return your phone call or email you as soon as possible.
2. From this initial discussion, you enter a verbal agreement with 44 Bikes to get on the build list. A deposit is required ($500 steel / $1000 titanium) and represents your commitment to your bicycle project. This is a big step of trust and if we cannot take each others word, then we should not be doing business as builder and client. It’s that simple. I will give you an estimated date when it will be your turn at the time you decide to join the build list.
3. Fast forward 2 weeks before it’s your turn in the build list. I will contact you to gather all the necessary specs, fit measurements and have a detailed discussion about your build. From this conversation, I will generate an initial frame drawing, a quote for your frame and a quote for any components you are ordering. Once all are approved, I require a 50% deposit on your bicycle frame and 100% down on any components. The remaining balance is due upon completion – no exceptions. The Fedex, UPS, USPS tracking number is your receipt that your build has left 44HQ and is on its way. I also set up a Flickr folder for you at the start of your build and upload images of the build process from start to finish on a daily basis. It’s a personalized journey between you and your bicycle as it takes shape!
Get in Touch
44 BIKES
Kristofer Henry
62 Old Temple Road
Lyndeborough, NH
03082, U.S.A.
e. khenry@44bikes.com
p. 603.654.2005
www.44bikes.com
Feel free to email me (Kristofer Henry / Owner · 44 Bikes) anytime regarding pricing and/or your next build: khenry@44bikes.com
Press inquiries: khenry@44bikes.com
Photo Credits
Press
44 Bikes in the news, over the airwaves and beyond. Read up and listen in to reviews, interviews and more:
Podcasts / Interviews:
SHUT UP AND BUILD BIKES! Podcast : Episode No. 1
The Outspoken Cyclist : Episode No. 370
Behind the Handlebars Podcast : Episode No. 08
A Maker Tale : Episode No. 013 via Old Glory MTB.
Garage Journal : 44 Bikes Shop Build Out
Reviews:
The Radavist : “My Bush Blasted Rigid Mtn. Bike Tourer”
The Radavist : “Marauder Steady Shreddin’…”
The Radavist : “Ryan Wilson’s Rigid 27.5+ Rigid Mtn. Bike Tourer”
The Radavist : “Marauder 29’R Hardtail”
Articles / News Flash:
NH Chronicle: NH Made Sports Gear March 31, 2021
Bikepacking.com : The Complete List of 29″ Drop-Bar Mountain Bikes (Huntsman SuperTrail Content!)
Pink Bike : QBP’s High-End Whisky Carbon will Sell on Amazon & eBay (44 Fat Bike Spotting)
Cobra Frames Youtube Page: 5 All-Time Favorite Builders
Cycling Tips: 44 Bikes Philly Bike Expo 2018
Bike Rumor: 44 Bikes Longer, Slacker, SuperBoost Philly Bike Expo 2018
Cycling Tips: 44 Bikes Philly Bike Expo 2017
Bike Rumor : 44 Bikes Philly Bike Expo 2016
CycleEXIF : 44 Bikes Snakedriver
Bike Rumor : Road to NAHBS 2014
Bike Rumor : 44 Bikes Builds Richard Sachs Wife a Bicycle
Bike Rumor : FOUND! 44 Bikes Handmade Gravel Road Bike
Bike Rumor : Supershort 29er Hardtail
Galleries:
Canadian Cycling Magazine: 7 Stunning Bikes from the ENVE Builder Roundup!
BIKEPACKING.com: 15 Bikes from the 2021 ENVE Builder Roundup
The Radavist: 2021 ENVE Builder Roundup 44 Bikes
Pink Bike: 5 Handmade Hardtails from the 2021 Enve Builder Roundup
The Radavist : Snakedriver Prototype No. 1
The Radavist : Huntsman XXX Shimano NAHBS 2018
The Radavist : Marauder Ti Prototype PBE 2017
The Radavist : Urgent But RAD Ryan Wilson’s 27.5+ Tourer
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Kristofer Eric Henry
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