The ultimate goal for the bike was for Tyler to have a bike to ride to work (blackbirdballard.com) in a suit and not show up sweaty. Almost all the parts and the frame have a black oxide finish that is brushed on by hand and chemically changes the color of the metal. The basic premise of the Oregon Manifest was to build a great transportation machine, that would be raced 77 miles, with after party clothes, beer and party snacks attached.

Photos by Tal Roberts

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