RETROTEC: America’s Quintessential Framebuilder
Curtis has been building bikes under Retrotec and Inglis Cycles for over 30 years. In that time, he has perfected the swoopy silhouettes of the high-performance beach cruiser. Doing anything for 30 years is no joke, and today, we get to hang out with him in Napa California.
https://ingliscycles.com/retrotec/
00:00 Intro – Skyline
01:02 Interview: Origins
04:19 Retrotec Models
05:43 Shop Tour
12:01 Curved Tubes
15:08 Interview: looking foward
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Really happy with how this video turned out. I was genuinely impressed with Curtis' craft. The attention to detail, the hands on, the visual work flow. Hes still got a while to go, but before he hangs up the torch, Ill definitely get myself a Retrotec Twin!
You are making some really outstanding videos here on this channel and this is another one. Really enjoyed it, thanks.
I love those curves and the process is true art! Reminds me of violin making. There’s craftsmanship, philosophy, artistry, fabrication and love.. oh and some good ol’ business and capitalism mixed in.. because ya! Great looking standout bikes!
I like Curtis, as a fellow 2a (fabricator designator for the USAF) I can get behind what he does
Amazing, these bikes are cooler than fancy carbon ones
カーティスは地球上に存在する人類の中でも心底クールと思えるひとり。心から彼が長年行ってきたことに尊敬している。いつも本当にありがとう！日本から愛をこめて…
Love that Curtis took Retrotec over. Bob Seals is an absolute character & a brilliant businessman. He was a staple in the early Chico mountain bike scene & at many bike races with his speedo & cape, putting on naked crits & playing music with his band Wayhigh Patrol. I believe he later created Klean Kanteen as well. Great video. Thanks to you & Curtis for making it, brought back a lot of nostalgia for me.
He really is the master of the tube roller. To work with that machine on this level is much more difficult than it looks
I want one of these SO BADLY!!
The algorithm knows me too well , glad it brought me here, cool bikes 🤙
I definitely want to get one of his frames before he retires. Love that twin top tube. Reminds me of the old Torker BMX frames.
I have Retrotec with S&S couplers, I got in 2007 and still use it as my primary ride and it gone from 9 speed to 12 speed.
Beautiful
I remember the Merlin Newsboy….Another bike based off the SCHWINN curves ….Made of titanium…. I wouldn't have known about RETROTEC with out seeing this YOUTUBE video … Thanjs
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I love the head badge and the overall frame is so nice.
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"Where are we
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Just stumbled upon your channel and you’re talking to a builder I’ve been hoping to one day place an order. The Funduro is calling my name every time I see a pic. Going back in time….I used to have a cool tool! Great product.
Also, nice to see Skyline trails here. Great place to ride.
Love the look of the frameset, and I still have a Cool Tool kicking around the house!
Think he is a Lambretta dude
Nerdy detail–but is that a SRAM Transmission UDH on the bike he's riding at the beginning? So retro and modern… nice!
Curtis is a super-cool guy who was kind enough to give me a bit of guidance some years back related to building. Being able to bend tubes like this looks easy enough, but keeping them in one plane can be challenging. The adding a bend in another plane? Then creating the mirror image? Definitely pro-level work that he does very well.
16:42 Very youthful looking, for one with 30 years of frame building.
Beautiful bikes that stand out and also remind me of my old Typhoon. That's a good thing. There's plenty of art in there. There was a Mixte of sorts that you flashed by with curved twin laterals. That looked good as well. I had never heard of Retrotec, so thanks for bring this to the internet.
The “vibe” of going through the process of getting a custom bike frame is truly something that merits both a passion for art and craftsmanship plus the desire for riding something that sings on the trails. I have had the luxury of getting a few custom frames built. This video is super cool and I appreciate you taking the time to make it.