I SHOULD BE FISH’N // - I’ve searched far and wide for just the right cap. And as the saying goes: “If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.” Well…. That’s what I’ve had to do. First I start with a Richardson No. 256 “Umpqua”. Then I remove the dumb internal structure flap, cut off the rope and throw those where the sun doesn’t shine. Next I had my pal Sean @breweryoutfitters source some fine patches made to my specifications. Then I sew these bad boys on one by one here at 44HQ. And BEHOLD! You get the 44 Bike Co “I SHOULD BE FISH’N” cap. - The devil is in the details: • Richardson Umpqua No. 256 • Modified here at 44HQ • Mid-Rise / Low Profile • Flat Brim / Unstructured • SPF 50 for bald spots • Snap back fits mist noggins • light weight / COOL FIT • “Loden” Green aka Olive Drab • Blue, Green on White Patch • PURE BUSINESS - And there it is. You know what to do.. - #ishouldbefishn

To the Moon /: - Lucas’s Huntsman SuperTrail “Devastator” Edition is all wrapped up. This ones headed for the long haul and the ride that’s off the map. Clearance for big 2.4” tires, long wheelbase, dropper equipped and provisions for racks, bags and an anything mount under the down tube. What’s not to like on this one? - #steelisreal #devastator

Huntsman SuperTrail // - Lucas’s steel Huntsman meant for big days and going WAY off the map is just about wrapped up. This one’s got a neon yellow powder finish with a Prismatic Casper Clear matte topcoat. Sorta had to go the moon and back again on this build. Still in orbit some may say.. - #steelisreal #bigboybike

MADE IN NH // - Big thanks to #sssink for getting this order to me of new “Made in NH” decals specifically formulated for powder coat. - I had redesigned this mark about a year or so ago and it was time to make it official. This one’s much more simplified, easier to weed for paint/anodizing and generalizes some of the symbols used a bit more, which are “NH” for New Hampshire, the Straight Edge “X” and a “Broad Point” symbolizing a spear point aka “tip of the spear”. Now you know! Everything has meaning. Nothing is present without a reason.. - #musa #newhampshire

Titanium Top Cap Drop // - Everybody’s got a headset top cap… but not everybody has a 44 Bikes Titanium top cap. This one’s CNC turned by my pal Joe at @cobraframebuilding - Keep headsets T-T-TIGHT, running smooth and look’in sharp. You’ll be the envy of friends and sure to roll some eyeballs at the trailhead. Each cap comes with an 18-8 M6x1 flat hex head machine screw. Choose between my motto “Swear to Shred” or my new mantra “I should be fish’n”. Weight is .3oz / 8.5g approximately. *Limited quantities. Available now at the 44HQ Webshop. YOU NEED THIS. - #titaniumisreal #topcapsarereal

DETAILS // - Finally putting the new 3D printed dropper port into use. I designed this one to be welded or brazed (hence the little lip/step for welding). This one’s on a test sled for @hinterlanded for the on going slow burn introduction of the Stock Marauder Project. - Side note: This frame represents the culmination of over 25 prototype hardtails, over 18 years of building and over 36 years of riding mountain bikes. To say I’m thorough is an understatement… - #steelisreal