Paul Brodie: the man behind the Brodie bikes.

Ever wondered what's it like to run a hand-built bicycle factory? Paul Brodie shares the ups and downs of keeping Brodie Bikes afloat during challenging times. From lawsuits to looming bankruptcy, this engaging account of the bicycle biz takes an honest look at the complexities of running a shop where personalities abound and the "biking lifestyle" flourishes. Paul has been working with metal for close to 50 years. He loves sharing his knowledge, detailing how he learned the craft of bicycle framebuilding and describing shop lore and fabrication techniques. His passion for two wheels shines through chapter after chapter as he moves from bicycles to motorcycles and back again, taking us along for the ride. Paul Brodie is an inspiring account of creativity and perseverance as Paul steadfastly follows his path of fabricating hand-built bicycles and motorcycles.