BORN

1953

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista/Humphrey Mortuary

753 Broadway

Chula Vista, California

Brian Baylis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 23, 2016.

R. Brian Baylis passed away peacefully with family at his side, Saturday, February 20, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Janice and Richard Baylis, his two brothers, Brad and Allen, and his half-sister, Susan Patton. A true artist and craftsman, Brian made beautiful and unique custom bicycle frames known the around the world. He was also a rising star in the field of hand crafted knives. Brian had a passion for cycling and cars. In his younger years, Brian was a member of the Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Life Scout, and graduated from Edison High School in Huntington Beach. Ever the fan of Frank Zappa, Brian was a fierce drummer and played in a local band, Cold Duck. With a joy for friendly competition, Brian was an accomplished armature cyclist, winning races and even completing the Mt. Baldy climb on more than one ride. Photo by Chris Wimpey




















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May 28, 2016

Bob Wittenborn

Brian painted two bikes of mine, so his memory will live on with my bikes. He was a very cool guy and a talented frame builder and painter. I'll miss him dearly. RIP

March 24, 2016

Greg Arnold

I had several lunches and dinners with Brian years ago at classic rendezvous events. Fun engaging conversations. - he was a unique artist and craftsmen in the world of custom bikes; a real California spirit and an expert from a bygone era of hand made, functional beauty ... I will always remember him fondly. Greg Arnold NYC

March 20, 2016

Dwight Moore

I've had the pleasure and privilege of owning 3 separate bikes from Brian over the years. I'm sorry he was never able to make the Wizard continuation frame I ordered a few years ago. I've always viewed Brian as the ultimate frame maker and vastly enjoyed every visit I was able to make to his shop. His insights into frame building were always educational. I'll miss him.

March 16, 2016

Paul Kordus

I was so sad when I heard of Brian' untimely death and now every time I ride my Raleigh Pro I will make every ride in memory of Brian as it turned out so beautiful thanks to his guidance and workmanship ,,, he will truly be missed by family and friends God Bless !!

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March 16, 2016

Paul Kordus

I was so sad when I heard of Brian' untimely death and now every time I ride my Raleigh Pro I will make every ride in memory of Brian as it turned out so beautiful thanks to his guidance and workmanship ,,, he will truly be missed by family and friends God Bless !!

March 14, 2016

mike werner

My present riding bike during the ongoing years -- has been of a Frame re-built & re-painted by Brian. Repaired from a sideswipe on the road.
With the passing of the Master Frame Craftsman -- whom repaired it: as for Me to keep the frame, paint, and most of all Brian's signature.
To preserve the Frame as a MONUMENT of Brian:
I have chosen to have the components transferred from the Frame-set that Brian repaired/re-painted, to a similar frame.

March 13, 2016

Ken Reid

I'm very saddened over the passing of Brian. I've admired his work for many years. Unfortunately, we never met in person, but we did speak on the phone. Brian was a great person with awesome talent as a master frame builder/painter, and his work is full of beauty & grace. Such a huge loss for his family, friends, and the worldwide cycling community. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. Brian will be missed.
God bless you all,

March 7, 2016

George Kimball

Brian's craftsmanship spoke volumes with each masterpiece he created. With his passing his work and accomplishments are now legendary.

March 6, 2016

W. Ernst

Brian will be missed not only for his contributions to the art of frame building and creating his own masterpieces, but simply putting paint to an old steed of mine that he not only built way back in 1978, but also repainted her again a few years ago. The bike has a deep emotional connection to me and Brian knew that when he repainted her. May the wind be at your back Brian and say hi to Zappa for us!
God's speed RBB..

March 1, 2016

Joe Corvi

The greater the sorrow the less tongue it hath

Joe & Cathi Corvi
See moonday.com/Lance
Have pictures of #1, #3 and his favorite
featured in Conniseur Magizine

March 1, 2016

Jeff Kratka

Brian was my friend and a great artist. He will be truly missed. God Speed, Brian..........

February 26, 2016

mike werner

Brian & I both had the 'old-school' Mindset. How it applied to each of our normal ways of thought/lives. I always liked to re-think -- of how that was applied to the unmatched quality of Brian's workmanship.

February 26, 2016

Bill Barnard

Brian was such a true craftsman, his contributions to cycling and frame building/painting are going to be his legacy. Godspeed Brian

February 26, 2016

Lee Baldwin

I have admired Brian's work for years & was hoping to meet him one day just to say, "Thank You for all you have done for the art of bicycle frame making"

February 25, 2016

mike w

Brian had repaired 1 of my bikeframes; never gotten a chance to finish re-touching the other 2 that he had around.
I will miss chatting with Brian, in his garage; my older years when Brian having his cat. That later passed away. My times of seeing Brian in the older years of several bike shops where Brian knew the owner of. One of those bike shops in which Brian frequently came for a cup of coffee & chat.

February 25, 2016

Mark Hoffman

The entire world-wide cycling community is missing you Brian. I only met you a few times, but always admired your work and ethic. I built up a few bikes you painted, all exceptional.

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February 24, 2016

Andrew Long

Brian, I will miss you dearly. It has been almost 23 years since I telephoned you from NYC and asked for your help with a broken track frame. You helped me out and gave me time on the phone. And I am so happy to have moved to California and to have met you in person and spent time with you in the shop, with Moose and all the other company who usually gathered on a Friday afternoon, discussing bikes and trading stories. My visit with my father last October was most memorable... but the last time, alas. None of this say this coming. You were a good friend and the best framebuilder I will ever know. Rest in peace Brian.
Andrew Long

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