Here at ANT we [Mike & Betsy] are set out to re-invent the “Roadster” style bike that is a conglomeration of Dutch, French and English style commuter bicycles, but built with American craftsmanship and with modern techniques and components.
We are also interested in promoting our bikes as not only commuter bicycles, but as everyday bicycles that can be used for any type of road or light trail/dirt road riding. A lightweight, but rugged bike with fattish tires and equipped with all the accouterments that you will need to travel comfortably, safely and to be able to carry the things that you need.
Mike has a background in manufacturing all steel bicycles that are TIG welded and so for the most part,that is the type of bike the ANT is. Our shop is outfitted with all the machine tools like a full production machine shop and we have a building process that has been refined over many years of experience. From complete bicycle and frame design and every aspect of machining, welding, alignment, assembly, wheel building and shipping we are devoted to competent quality through out the process.
Each frame has sealed frame tubes, for rust prevention. The seat tube has a drain hole in the BB shell and is treated with JP Weigle’s frame saver as well as the steering tube and the inside of the headtube.
Each bike has a powder coated finish [rather than wet paint/solvent based]. Powder coating is a safe and clean way to finish a frame that is better for the air, water and the worker. However poweder coating is a one color part…no fades, panels or art work etc…
We offer the best complete, custom fitted [your size] Roadster and cargo bicycles that can be had and with all the best components chosen for each them [or from the options page].
We also offer custom one off frame sets or full custom bicycles. Our customs can range from Road racing, cyclocross, sport Touring, Rando 650B, Porteur low trail bikes, full on touring, 26″ 650B and 29″ mountain bikes with rigid forks or suspension forks.
