Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a mountain bike frame from scratch? For episode number #058 of The HKT Podcast we are joined by Si & Matt Bowns of 18Bikes. 18Bikes are an independent bike shop based out of Hope Valley in the glorious Peak District, Sheffield. Since taking over the shop in 2006 and after a couple of years building the business they began manufacturing their own frames, one at a time in a small but perfectly formed workshop around 15 miles from the shops location. Recently they have turned their attention to building a range of steel hardtail mountain bike frames with a different approach to sizing and geometry. Enjoy! Get your SAXX / HKT Podcast collab boxers HERE Thanks to our sponsors 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for supporting the podcast. Along with ZEB for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- 35Bikes.com, Instagram, Facebook SAXX Underwear, Instagram, Facebook, SHOUT OUTS!! 18BIKES Facebook, Instagram, Twitter www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram, Facebook, Twitter  Join the closed Facebook group HERE! Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast