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Heron Production Ends
I have recently decided to end production of the Heron line of frames. Rest assured that this is not due to a lack of business or customer support. Rather, this is a personal choice and a difficult one at that.
A limited number of frames remain in a few sizes and colors. If you are interested in one of these final frames, please inquire at your Heron dealer. I will remain available for repairs, repaints, and warranty service. So, customers will not be left without support.
I thank everyone with whom I've had the pleasure of talking, writing, and riding. It's been really great. I'll see you on the road!
--Todd Kuzma, 9/27/07
The
Concept of Heron
Handcrafted in the USA, Herons
are lugged, silver-brazed frames that are as versatile
as they are comfortable.
While they
may look traditional, make no mistake, they are designed
for today's cyclists.
Comfort
You won't be comfortable on any bicycle unless your position
is just right. With the Heron geometry, we lower the saddle
and raise the handlebars. This not only feels better, it makes
the drop portion of the bars more usable. . Ride on the tops
for fun rides around town. Ride on the hoods for long distance
comfort. Ride on the drops for competitive club rides, races,
or just battling a tough head wind. Get the most out of your
handlebars!
Versatility
Generous clearances and two sets of eyelets allow fat tires,
fenders, and racks. We can't find any downsides yet this is
what makes a Heron great for trail rides, commuting, road
racing, cyclocross, touring, or just plain fun. It makes you
wonder why more builders don't do this!
Construction
Herons are handcrafted steel frames. There are cheaper methods
to build frames, but we think that ours is still the best.
We use lugs because they look great and add an external reinforcement
to strengthen joints. Herons are silver-brazed because it
is gentler on the tubing. We chose to do this even though
it is more expensive and harder to do.
While the methods used to craft these
frames are quite traditional, Herons are unlike the lugged
steel frames of years past. Our Heritage Custom Select tubing
is smart, strong, and made to strict tolerances. Our proprietary
lug design combines the style of older ornate lugs but with
the precision of today's best investment casting. We strive
to give you custom frame quality at a production frame price.
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