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Shamrock Cycles by Tim ODonnell NAHBS 2012 preview
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Shamrock Cycles by Tim ODonnell NAHBS 2012 preview

Every year, Tim O’Donnell’s Shamrock Cycles collection spans the gamut of bicycle types, from road to ‘cross to touring to mountain. And every year, he’s got a plethora of fanciful features adorning each one. This year looks to be no different, and apparently his show bikes are no different than the everyday builds he’s been doing for customers between shows…

BIKERUMOR: What have you been working in since NAHBS last year?

TIM: I have been concentrating pretty heavily in supporting a cross team for the past two seasons and that has really paid dividends. It is way more work than I initially planned but is worth it. I also support a smaller mtb team but that is largely for my own fun reasons.

Shamrock Cycles by Tim ODonnell NAHBS 2012 preview

BIKERUMOR: Any killer custom bike builds?

TIM: For the past three NAHBS I’ve brought five bikes. This year only three. The one that I think it the coolest is a city bike. Internal gear, dynamo hub, internal wiring, disc brake, quick release rack/fender combo, etc. It took a lot of planning to make it all work but it came together great.

Shamrock Cycles by Tim ODonnell NAHBS 2012 preview

BIKERUMOR: Did you see anything last year that’s inspired you?

TIM: Every year I leave NAHBS I think, “Man, I’ve got to step up my game.” The ingenuity and attention to detail is humbling. Signal Cycles have always struck me in their elegance. I always head straight to their booth to take a peek. Eriksen, Strong, Engin, and Groovy are always DO NOT MISS events.

Shamrock Cycles by Tim ODonnell NAHBS 2012 preview

BIKERUMOR: Can you give us a teaser of what you’re bringing to NAHBS 2012?

TIM: The city bike mentioned before is one. I am also bringing a top shelf cyclocross race bike and an understated road bike. All of which I am supremely proud.

BIKERUMOR: If you had to race all the other builders, who would you want to inch out for the win right at the line?

TIM: Technically, I would want to beat all of them but I would likely stop for a beer hand-up. I would likely lose to Richard Sachs (that old man is fast) but could probably outkick Eric Noren (Peacock Groove) for second place.

Shamrock Cycles by Tim ODonnell NAHBS 2012 preview

Shamrock Cycles by Tim ODonnell NAHBS 2012 preview

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Kovas
12 years ago

Those lil’ shamrocks on the water bottle bosses – sweet detail!

WheezerMF
WheezerMF
12 years ago

Love my Shamrock! It was one of TimO’s original builds, and is schweeeeet! I’ve gotten a sneak-peek at the show bikes, and yes indeedy, he has stepped up his game yet again! Beyond the well-chosen tubesets, the ooh-aah ergonomics, and the killer Corby Concepts paint, these are just stellar examples of the craft. Those custom-cut & polished lugs, the hidden cables & wiring, the quick on/off fenders… Wow!

Blake
Blake
12 years ago

I think Noren would get you, he’s a beast of a rider, don’t be fooled by his calm demeanor. 🙂

pablo
pablo
12 years ago

his ft skewer is on backwards.

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