Sam Braxton

Here's a few photos of Bill Sweet's late 70's Braxton touring bike that he's proudly rode for the last 30 years. A beautifully crafted bicycle by the late Montana pioneer Sam Braxton. Sam's bicycle shop ( also know as an Oasis for the cyclotourist) served as the pinnacle of quality service and advise to Missoula cyclists for almost 2 decades and while we occasionally see bicycles with the Braxton Bike Shop decal, it is a rare but pleasant sight to see his hand constructed frames walk in the front door. One of those is Bill's touring bike that you see here which was recently retired and now up for sale. A true piece of montana's cycling history.

If you have time i'd recommend reading a few of these links: this one
or this one or another picture of one , even a trail named after him .