Frequently asked questions

Are you still building?: Yes. I am.
Why Lugs?: All Llewellyn frames are of lugged construction. Why lugs? It is the best proven way to join two high-strength light-weight steel tubes. It is not the fastest, or most economical method to construct steel frames; but it is the time honoured and proven method to make a superior fatigue resistant long lasting frame.
Do you ship out of Australia?: Yes, Go here to find out more.
Do you repair vintage road bikes?: Joe Cosgrove is your man. Go to his information page here.
Do you paint bikes?: Once again, Joe Cosgrove. Joe Cosgrove's paint on a Llewellyn Lucentezza Custodian won best paint at 2010 NAHBS.
Do you build mountain bikes?: No, but there are some excellent custom builders in Australia. Look at a Ewen Gellie creation, or a Baum.
Do you build bikes with Rolof hubs?: No, but there are some excellnt custom builders in Australia who do.
Do you build bikes with S&S couplers: Not yet.
I have an idea for a new kind of world changing bike...will you build it for me?: No. Life's too short.
I just lucked out and found a used Llewellyn that sort of fits me, isn't that great?: I'm happy that you're happy, but it holds no interest for me and it doesn't fit you. If it does fit you, I'm happy that you're happy.
What do you build?: Go here.
Do you sponsor racers?: Not anymore.
Can I call and chat about bikes?: Send me your deposit, and we can chat.
What bike should I buy? The bike shop says I should buy this but I found this good second hand bike...: I can solve this dilemma, buy a new Llewellyn from the factory outlet. I hear they do good work.
Can I hang out at your shop and have you teach me how to build bike frames?: No.
Why didn't you update your website?: I was busy building bike frames and creating modern lug sets.
Do you build in titanium or other materials?: It's steel, it's lugs, let others get on with the madness.