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Dogwood Cycleworx "Copper Gravel"

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  • Profile view of the Dogwood Cycleworx Copper Gravel bike against a white brick wall.
  • Closeup shot of the Whisky drop bar handlebar on the Dogwood Cycleworx Copper Gravel bike.
  • Composite image of the disc brake caliper and rotor on the left, and a closeup view of the rear tire and seat stay on the right.
  • Closeup view of the top tube and seat tube on the Dogwood Cycleworx Copper Gravel frame.
  • Profile closeup of the seatpost and saddle on the Dogwood Cycleworx Copper Gravel bike.
  • Closeup view of the rear disc brake caliper and disc rotor on the Dogwood Cycleworx Copper Gravel bike.
  • Closeup view of a water bottle in a cage mounted on the frame of the Dogwood Cycleworx Copper Gravel bike.
  • Profile view of the handlebars, stem, and fork on the Dogwood Cycleworx Copper Gravel bike.
  • Closeup view of the rear hub on the Dogwood Cycleworx Copper Gravel bike.

Next up in our Whisky Select series is the picture-perfect “Copper Gravel” from custom frame maker Dogwood Cycleworx. Belonging to Josh Hatchell at Bell Lap Cycleworks in Raleigh, NC, the frame is built from Columbus steel tubing and tailored for gravel rides with the occasional singletrack session thrown in.

“There’s an art in fabrication and paint,” says Josh, “and finding a builder that can execute both seamlessly is rare.” No doubt you’ll notice the paint here. With traces of copper, cream, deep blue, and teal, a multi-colored confetti-style splatter sets the whole thing off.

The attention to detail doesn’t stop there. Featuring Paragon hooded thru-axle dropouts, bi-laminate joints on the seat tube, and a full suite of seriously thoughtful components — check out the copper rivets on the Brooks C15 saddle — Josh’s ride is a true expression of his passions and preferences.

“The bike is a true gem,” Josh adds. “David Johnson [Dogwood Cycleworx owner] is a true artist from fabrication to paint.”

Here’s the Rest

Whisky No.9 Fork (the custom spelling of “Whiskey” is intentional here)

Whisky No.7 12F Drop Bars

Thomson stem and seatpost

Brooks C15 saddle

Stans Crest Wheelset

Panaracer GravelKing SS + 700c x 35mm

Vegast crank

Xpedo CXR pedals

Supacaz Fly Cage ano

Campagnolo Potenza Groupset

Spank Flare Bar tape

Cane Creek 110 Headset