David “Davo” Phillips was ten when he sat on a bicycle saddle for the first time. The Australian is a bit of a late starter, but a new world opens up for him right away. Pure freedom – and at the same time an escape from everyday life. At that time, he was already working on his mountain bike in every free minute. Repairing, understanding connections, tinkering, finding creative solutions. All this also pointed the way to his metal and jewelry design studies, which he completed with a diploma at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.
The fascination of bicycles has never left Davo. The custom bikes he builds follow the specifications of his clientele’s body measurements, the intended use, and the requirements of the selected components. He experiments with frame geometries, welding and soldering with dedicated precision.
Under the label “No Public Issue”, custom-made one-of-a-kind bikes are created in which look, feel and riding dynamics merge into a single unit. The material of choice is steel.
Near his workshop Davo runs the bike store “Guten Biken”. For repairs and advice, please make an appointment in advance.
Photo Credits: Stefan Braun
JOURNAL. What you might want to know…
Doing something by hand can change a lot. Buying something handmade out of conviction can do the same. It changes – or has already changed – the way we think. Especially when it comes to our food. What do we buy? Who made it? What can we perhaps grow ourselves? How do our actions and decisions change, first ourselves, then our purchases, then the landscape?
Every sourdough – that culture of lactic acid bacteria and yeast in a mixture of flour and water – is unique, like a fingerprint, because in every region there are individual bacteria in the air that give each loaf its very own flavour. One person who knows more about the infinite variety of sourdough cultures than most – whose culture is culture, so to speak – is the Belgian Karl De Smedt, keeper and archivist of Europe’s only sourdough library.
It’s virtually impossible to miss Julius Brantner Brothandwerk if you’re a fan of baked goods and find yourself in Munich. The charming Swabian baker has recently opened his second location, the first being such a success. With his team working transparently behind large glass windows, Julius strives to make “honest and trustworthy handling of all ingredients and processes accessible,” he says. Unsurprisingly, locals and tourists flock to the shopfront to sample their aromatic bread and delectable treats.
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