TimberWolf Cycles

Custom high-performance wooden bicycles that soften vibrations while efficiently delivering power through an exceptionally light weight, beautiful frame.

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The centre of a piece of wood is not halfway between the edges! This straight edge, once used by my grandfather at the Canadian Locomotive Works, helps me mark either side of the centre of the grain pattern to cut… https://t.co/CFNMtnlABn

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For the engineers out there: Did you know that the strength to weight ratio of Wood is higher than Aluminum? Why then do we use aluminum for dropouts? Dropouts have concentrated loads which require a denser… https://t.co/FTddfFk4Sf

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Continuing the tool tour, these pressing tools are specific to the custom geometry of this customers frame and are made on a CNC router. Can you guess the purpose of the pockets? :) @ South Frontenac Township, Ontario https://t.co/8XRHeX1DlC

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Did you know that ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics depict the use of hand saws very much like this one? This saw was my grandfather's and still finds use in the early stages of building a bicycle. Here I am preparing… https://t.co/yPxdEZDXmJ

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Thanks to Frontenac Cycles for the bike tubes (make the best durrable straps) and Meghan from Trailhead for slicing the first batch up. This is a fast to make refurbishable face shield that can be made in extremely… https://t.co/r48TEa7C0h

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Part of the joy of spring! Work today is interspersed with checking the fire or filtering each stage as this golden nectar comes into being.

Harbinger of bike rides to come!

#maplesyrup #springiscoming #cycling… https://t.co/P59WBr90ic

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On snowy days, bikes out of their natural element, waiting for summer #waitingforspring #cycling #officebike @ South Frontenac Township, Ontario https://t.co/CX1x4tdbF5

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@GrahamLawton Loved the article! We build bicycles out of wood which are as light as most carbon frames and longer lasting too. Check out our Instagram and website: https://t.co/xHPGtUgsN7 https://t.co/zU1kaYBqud

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JF (Johan Frederik) Timan was my grandfather. I am building a handy rack for his carving tools today to make bicycle building easier. @ South Frontenac Township, Ontario https://t.co/3MaVvK0pvV

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Wooden bikes and the RELIKs on the morning show #ckws with Bill and Don #ygk #cycling @ Kingston, Ontario https://t.co/RHn9zZmDrt

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The beginning of a set of walnut cable stops https://t.co/lck57XRrFQ

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Thanks to Queen’s University and the APSC 480 program for all the work this year on wooden… https://t.co/HDA2dTWEK1

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Ready for clear coat @ Knowlton Lake https://t.co/DTxZ9wIhiO

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Boiling sap while I’m working :) @ Knowlton Lake https://t.co/AXsX4VVbw6

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What I do when I’m not building bikes :) @ Mtb Kingston https://t.co/VO6LcWXT62

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A great weekend with friends in the Adirondacks:) @ Keene, New York https://t.co/vlfSzDji5r

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/c0acZzuWvu

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Booth set up for TEDx Queens :) @ The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://t.co/bp3K9LlSlz

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Carving bikes requires very sharp tools. Thanks Dad :) @ Knowlton Lake https://t.co/BDruMFZfRn

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Back at bike building after completing the structure of my tiny house! Fairing in the underside… https://t.co/ZO4ReSBlsA