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Conquering OBS (Ordinary Bike Syndrome)

At Sojourn Cyclery we understand your desire for a truly one-of-a-kind bike, custom-made to your needs. We create ridable art. Our bikes are hand-crafted out of high-quality wood. Our unique construction allows for an exceptionally smooth ride with unrivaled beauty.

Wooden Bikes

We build heirloom-quality, high-end, custom wooden bicycles for those seeking a better ride.

Workshops

We offer affordable 3-4 day workshops for those who would like to build their own wooden bike!

Apparel

Finally, we offer comfortable Sojourn Cyclery branded apparel, perfect for wearing while riding your unique wooden bicycle.

Our Process

  1. Contact us via email or phone with your questions.
    Email: jay@sojourn-cyclery.com
    Phone: 937.823.1834
  2. Work with master designer and frame builder, Jay Kinsinger, to create a unique plan for your customized wooden bicycle. This plan can be either a frame or complete bike built for you, or you can take part in a workshop to build your own rideable art under his tutelage.

Sojourn Cyclery is proud to have been featured in the 2020 Strive for Perfection: Celebrating 110 years of the Spirit of Ecstasy – an official publication for the International Club for Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts.

Rolls Royce Partner

Wooden Bikes for Different Riders

We love doing custom work. Let us know what you're looking for at jay@sojourn-cyclery.com

Sojourn Cyclery T-Shirt

Next Level Apparel 6200 Men’s Poly/Cotton Short Sleeve Crew T-Shirt is so lightweight, you’ll barely know its there. Compound this with a luxuriant 40 singles thread width, and you have a t-shirt that is so soft, you won’t want to take it off. The tight knit and heathered fabric options give this shirt a worn-in, warm look that perfectly compliments …

“Diverso” (All Around Bike)

Available as a frame only or as a complete bike.

$3,500 for the frame. Add component cost for a complete bike.

Loaded touring, club rides, gravel-grinding, fixie, commuting, cyclocross this frame is the jack-of-all-trades. With its relaxed geometry, low center of gravity combined with the unequaled ride quality of wood makes this frame a dream to ride. We proudly use the most …

“Duo” Wooden Tandem Bike

Available as a frame only or as a complete bike.

$6,500 for the frame. Add component cost for a complete bike.

Stretching the wheelbase to accommodate two riders improves the already incomparable smoothness of a wood-framed single bike without compromising the lateral stiffness required of a tandem. Our two-seater is the closest thing to floating on two wheels. Employing the same interchangeable …

Wooden Bike Workshop

Starting at $2000 per person.

Grab some friends and spend a couple of days each handcrafting your own dream bicycle frames under the tutelage of craftsman and owner Jay Kinsinger. You will leave with a complete Diverso frame. We will work with you on ordering components of your choice. Class size range, 2-4 people. Pricing starts at $2000 per person at …

Who We Are

Sojourn Cyclery was born out of a convergence of passions true to one man's roots. Having grown up in a shop, Jay Kinsinger has been a bicycle enthusiast since the first time he turned a crank, circa 1967. In 1981, he brazed his first steel bicycle frame and pedaled the 4,250 mile Bikecentennial (now American Cycling Association) trans-American trail on her maiden voyage. Jay also has a great love for woodworking. He combines his aptitude for woodworking and bicycle mechanics to produce wooden framed bicycles. As a mechanical engineering professor, Jay advises bright engineering students at Cedarville University. These students use state-of-the-art testing equipment and computer aided engineering to evaluate and prove the strength of the wooden frames.
Jay Kinsinger

Jay Kinsinger

Founder & Lead Designer

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Testimonials

See what others have to say about us.
Scott Philips

Scott Philllps

Host of The American Woodshop

"This is hands-down the most amazing piece of craftsmanship that I have ever seen."

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D'nardo

"A mid-life crisis can cause a man to do silly things like buy a convertible or join a gym. I instead bought a wooden bicycle from Sojourn. Jay Kinsinger combines a great depth of knowledge in woodworking with a beautiful, understated design aesthetic. But it was his willingness to share his knowledge that made the process of building my first ever custom bicycle a fantastic experience.

And the bicycle itself? I call it "Butter" because it is the smoothest bicycle I have ever ridden. While good tires and frame design certainly contribute, there is no doubt that the frame is absorbing the high frequency shocks. But, in the end, you should expect this of a custom handcrafted bicycle. What sets my Sojourn apart is that the hand finished black walnut frame is stunningly beautiful. I tell my friends I bought a functional work of art, with an emphasis on functional."

wooden bicycle frame bob

Bob

I’m a lifetime cyclist and have enjoyed riding in the US and Europe with family and friends. I’m also a novice wood worker and love building things with my hands. When I found out I could build my own walnut bike frame, I jumped at the opportunity! The workshop process was fantastic. The sequence of steps was well thought out and the pacing was good. The founder of Sojourn Cyclery, Jay Kinsinger, is so talented and has the heart of a teacher. I learned a great deal through the process and always knew I would not make an unrecoverable mistake with Jay nearby to provide guidance and suggestions. I now have a gorgeous, lifetime frame that always turns heads and has people asking, “Is that bike made out of wood?”. You bet it is!

Get in Touch

Sojourn Cyclery

1706 Wilmington Road
Cedarville, OH 45314

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Jay Kinsinger 
+1 (937) 823-1834
jay@sojourn-cyclery.com

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