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When we started Co-Motion Cycles in 1988 we gave a lot of thought to the name
and purpose of our company. "Co-Motion" can mean a lot of things, but what our name means to us
is the unique relationship between people and their bicycles: Our bicycles. We want to make this bond between
you and your machine stronger. By designing and building bicycles of substance, we're working hard to help you
develop that spirit of teamwork whether your Co-Motion is a tandem, road bike, travel or touring bike,
or a custom Co-Motion built just for you.
In November 2000 we moved into the beautiful new building pictured above, designed specifically for the production of handmade bicycles. If you ever find yourself in our area, please give us a call and stop by the facility. We'd love to show you why we think ths is the best framebuilding shop in the country.
A pair of skilled hands turns the handles of a custom-made bottom-bracket facing tool. Nearby, the sound of a single strap of emery cloth polishing and gently shaping a brazed joint can be heard. To the left, the slow pulsing flash of a carefully controlled TIG welder can be seen. A few steps away, mill and lathe operators execute the precision cuts that make our custom-drawn butted tubing into the integral parts of a Co-Motion bicycle frame. Just beyond, skilled artisans carefully take turns preparing each frame for paint, or painting in multiple stages in our world-class downdraft booth just beyond.
Craftsmanship- it’s a work ethic and a philosophy that’s often touted but seldom adhered to elsewhere. Producing the finest bicycles in the world isn’t about automation. We believe craftsmanship defines the personal connection between our bicycles and ourselves. Our commitment to the hard work and to the details of making better bicycles is evident not only in our bicycles, but in the people who work here as well. A visit to Co-Motion Cycles illustrates our open and honest style. We take pride in what we do because we know we’re doing it right.
Dan Vrijmoet, co-owner. When he's not working on shop improvements, tooling, bike designs and workflow, Dan races in the Northwest as a Cat 2 |
Billy Truelove started here in 2002. Billy runs our Mazak CNC machine like clockwork. He gets to make all kinds of cool little parts. |
Karl Fredricks does a very precise job. He miters all of the tubes for your bike at the exact angle and length. Sounds impressive, but more importantly, it keeps the welders from yelling at him! |
Ben Price, welding, joined Co-Motion in February of 2007. Ben loves all things two wheeled, motorized or pedal powered |
Buck Olen, a fine welder, began servitude in February of '06 and is an avid single speed guy who doesn't even own a car, imagine. |
Bob Westman, brazing/finishing, was Co-Motion's first full time hire. AKA "The Brazen Hussy" he came to us from Austin Texas in 1994 |
Mick Coleman, paint, started in June, 2004, 3 months after breaking his back in a mountain bike crash. He's still riding his bike |
Eric Dungey, paint, a long time bar keep and bike guy came to us in Feb of 2004. His good taste in beer makes him a valued employee |
Tom Spehar, shipping, hails from Minnesota, where they still raise 'em with manners. He's got a keen eye for everything that goes into the box we ship your bike in. |
Zach Stehley, shipping and inventory guru, knows where every component is in every nook and cranny of the shop. If it goes with your bike, he won't miss it. Some say he looks a little like that guy on "The Office". |
Dwan Shepard, co-owner, recently kicked cancer's butt and is happy to be back at work. In the early days of Co-Motion, Dwan built all of the frames. Now, he can be found designing bikes, answering the phone, or problem solving in the shop or in the office |
Mike Henning, sales, is a new face around here. Although Mike worked for Burley for 16 years, we try not to hold it against him! | 
Stefanie Chew, accounting. In spite of the fact that she crunches numbers all day, she always seems to be in good spirits |
Gary Forman, sales. Gary once owned his own bike shop, and he also worked for Trek and Fisher Bicycles then gave the auto industry a try, before caving in to the bike bug once more. |
Pete Stasney joined us in October of 2006 and has an extensive, if checkered past in the bike industry |
Boone Tompkins, brazing/finishing, entered service here in Feb of '07 and this California guy is trying to adjust to what Oregon winters are about. |
 Chuck Hood, purchasing, came to Co-Motion Cycles in Sept. '07. He worked for many years with Salsa and Quality Bicycle in Minneapolis. Chuck tried teaching High School English for a spell before discovering his real weakness was for bicycles. |
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