2012 “Classic” Retrotec
Our “Classic” Retrotec Triple
This bike is not old…. It’s Classic.
Curtis Inglis builds wonderful steel bikes in his Napa, California workshop. If you want a hand-crafted bike with custom touches, an Inglis should be at the top of your list. For curvy-tubed bicycle goodness, Curtis and his Retrotec label should be your only consideration.
Retrotec was founded by Robert Seals, the godfather of the modern multi-function bike tool (he invented the Cool Tool, patented in 1990). For his Retrotecs, Bob resurected the old Schwinn cantilever frame style. Curtis, who worked for Bob back in the 1990s, took over the Retrotec name in 2001 and expanded the number of available styles, and they’re all cool.
Note the Ritchey “Classic” stem
Inglis’ fillet brazed construction is perfection
XTR brakes with cooling fins on the brake pads, Ti bolts
Wanting a modern “Classic” that would be at home within our museum collection, we asked Curtis to show us his best work. Fine fillet brazed joints, expertly curved tubing, and sparkly green custom paint make this a bike as impressive as anything on our walls.
Retrotec Triple model
The XTR group is museum worthy itself.
The parts show off classic design cues and modern materials. Shimano’s XTR group is the best available today, and looks great with the gold chain and cables. A green Brooks saddle was a natural choice, as were the Portland-made Chris King headset and bottom bracket. We had to use the Ritchey “Classic” seatpost and stem, as they inspired us to build this bike in the first place.
Paul with Curtis Inglis and the bike
Inglis’ shop, with bikes in various stages of production
Bikes look very different without all of the paint…
A trip down to California for a friend’s wedding coincidently put Jaime and Paul in Curtis’s workshop during construction of the Classic Bike.
This bike isn’t just for show. It’s for sale. Modern mountain bike performance and Classic style for $4499.