Meet the Best Custom Bicycle Artisan in Taipei-Craftsoul Ep. 1
Taiwan prides itself on being a bicycle manufacturing powerhouse. In addition to mass-produced models, Taiwan also shines in the handmade bicycle scene. Yeh Shih-hao, the founder of custom bicycle workshop Sense 30, is a skilled artisan based in Beitou, Taipei. From forging a custom ride for NBA star Kevin Durant, to imparting his ironwork knowledge to local craftsmen, Yeh is involved in various aspects of bike-building. In this episode of Craftsoul, we witness Yeh take on the most complex and challenging commission in his career: building a bike for a myosarcoma patient. As the patient could only propel the bike with one leg, Yeh must come a with a configuration that provides a pleasing cycling experience while ensuring the rider’s safety.
