What types of custom frames does Wyganowski Frames build?

Wyganowski Frames builds custom road and criterium geometry frames, tandems, recumbents, unicycles, and giraffes. The shop specializes in steel and stainless steel construction, including aerospace-grade stainless steel framesets.

Is Wyganowski Frames known for frame repair work?

Yes. The shop's builder emphasizes frame repair as heavily as frame building, with expertise in diagnosing and restoring damaged frames. This repair-focused approach is uncommon among custom frame builders.

What is the history and lineage of Wyganowski Frames?

Wyganowski Frames traces its custom frame-building heritage back to 1936 through a succession of builders: Cecil Behringer, Terry Osell, Tim Paterek, and current builder Paul Wyganowski. Each builder's techniques and knowledge are reflected in the shop's current work.

Does the shop have experience building touring unicycles?

Yes. Paul Wyganowski was the first builder to develop properly sized touring unicycles, including 700c and 36-inch models, and was the first to add braking systems to unicycle frames. He has been building custom unicycles and giraffes since 1995.

What makes Wyganowski Frames' stainless steel work notable?

Wyganowski Frames was the first and only builder in Minnesota to construct framesets from aerospace-grade stainless steel, doing so before Reynolds 953 and KVA tube sets became available in the market.