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Mr. Henkle is among a small group of dedicated New York cyclists who have begun building their own bicycle frames.

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Some people, like Mr. Henkle, treat the craft as a hobby, building bikes for themselves and a few friends.

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Mr. Henkle attended the 2011 show last week in Austin, Tex., to learn the latest techniques.

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"It's a nice combination of an athletic activity, craft, science and engineering all balled up into one," said Mr. Henkle, 30, who figures it takes him about 80 hours to complete a frame.

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Recently, Mr. Henkle stopped into SquareBuilt for help on a problem with a lug on his current project.

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"They're pi-cycles," said Mr. Henkle, making the kind of pun befitting his job as a high school math teacher.

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Unlike most of his fellow riders, Mr. Henkle built his understated single-speed bike by hand.

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Their hand-constructed cycles are often custom made for a tailored fit and sometimes include personal touches like the small metal pi symbol Mr. Henkle affixes to his machines.

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Like thousands of other New Yorkers, Jason Henkle throws a leg over a bicycle every day and pedals to work.

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