A-train Cycles

A-train Cycles We specialize in making fine, handcrafted bicycles and accessories that are organically suited to a rider’s goals, temperament and aesthetic sensibilities.

While this has transformed into a business, it was born out of a passion and love for cycling. The framebuilding is done by one man: Alex Cook, or as he’s lovingly called The A-train. He learned the framebuilding craft somewhat self indulgently as an outlet for creativity, expression and imagination nurtured through several years of working in a bike shop and living the cycling lifestyle. As his s

kills have matured he has put them to good use helping others translate their own creative visions into beautiful and functional bicycles and accessories. While we are capable and willing to take on any project, we especially like the odd and unique, including fat bikes, offset racks, and anything else that might invoke a bit of head scratching and napkin doodling. Have a look around, check out the blog, the gallery, and drop us a line if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. We’re quick to respond to emails and phone calls, and love talking about bikes.

Great photoset of Parker's gravel bike on the The Radavist.  Check it out!
04/01/2016

Great photoset of Parker's gravel bike on the The Radavist. Check it out!

This bike, upon first glance, might just seem like a cross bike with some flashy paint and while that is mostly true, the thing that struck me the most about Parker's A-Train all road is the drivetrai...

Keeping things nice and tight.
11/20/2015

Keeping things nice and tight.

A couple different thru-axle dropout options machined by  in California.
11/13/2015

A couple different thru-axle dropout options machined by in California.

Rod's new road bike all built up.  Now it's time to take it apart for shipping to Indianapolis.  I love the new ENVE Com...
10/17/2015

Rod's new road bike all built up. Now it's time to take it apart for shipping to Indianapolis. I love the new ENVE Composites 12mm thru-axle disk cross fork. Even though this is a road bike it gives Rod the option to run 32mm tires if he wishes. Other highlights include White Industries CLD hubs, Chris King Precision Components headset and bottom bracket, and a Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain.

Huge Bummer.
10/01/2015

Huge Bummer.

Balancing between a narrow slice of dedicated users and a broad range of future users is something that planners try to do carefully.

Keeping chainstay miters nice and tight.
10/01/2015

Keeping chainstay miters nice and tight.

Custom stem with integrated Di2 junction box mount is ready for paint.
09/30/2015

Custom stem with integrated Di2 junction box mount is ready for paint.

A glamour shot of Parker's already well used A-train gravel bike.
09/15/2015

A glamour shot of Parker's already well used A-train gravel bike.

07/24/2015
07/17/2015
Bam!  Full gallery coming next week.
07/09/2015

Bam! Full gallery coming next week.

06/14/2015

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