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money not being an issue, what would you get on your custom frame?

Old 06-20-10, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by robertkat
Wait, really? That doesn't make sense. I would think you would know exactly how you want the frame built before you put your deposit down. I mean, I would never do that, put up the money and then risk having to find out the builder cannot produce exactly what I want. Unless you're talking about someone like Vanilla and you just want to get a spot in line. Personally, I've been shopping around for a year or so as I save up funds talking to builders and looking to see what they can do. I can't think of any competent frame builder that would just take your money and get specs later. Ok, I can think of one, but he'll ask your specs after he's started the build, and it's your fault if you don't like what he builds you.
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Old 06-20-10, 07:05 AM
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you're a fool.
There are a lot of those around here.
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Old 06-20-10, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
if you've got a strange proportions, maybe. otherwise: incorrect.
I think that for most people factory bikes are fine considering all of the fine tuning you can do with stem length/angles and other areas you can adjust, though there are always exceptions. I suppose one could make the analogy between a custom frame and a tailored suit but if I can get one off the rack and make it fit just as well then I'd rather save the money.
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Old 06-20-10, 07:40 AM
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Ti. I'd be going for something like this:



So no lugs etc.

Main thing I would be looking for is fit.

with all of the steel lugs and stainless steel you're planning etc. why not try an ISP - now there's something I've never seen, fully lugged and ISP!

edit. steel with ISP, yes. Steel lugged with ISP no:





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rollin, those are great examples of what a custom bike should be. minimalist, and lovely.
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Originally Posted by vegenaise
you're a fool.
How so?
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Fat, aero, carbon tubes. Internal cable routing. Integrated seat post. Enough clearance for just 23/25mm tires. BB30 bottom bracket.
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Old 06-20-10, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by roadiejorge
I think that for most people factory bikes are fine considering all of the fine tuning you can do with stem length/angles and other areas you can adjust, though there are always exceptions. I suppose one could make the analogy between a custom frame and a tailored suit but if I can get one off the rack and make it fit just as well then I'd rather save the money.
The ongoing myth of custom frames.

They do not cost more than a huge number of the retail frames available, and in many cases can be significantly cheaper.

You can get custom frame and fork from many very well respected builders for less than $2,000. Some much less than that.

Many of the retail frames that seem to be very popular are much more than that.

Custom isn't about fitting "strange" proportions. It is about getting what you want in a bicycle. Exactly what you want, it is a reward for hard work. It is a reward for saving and for dreaming.

It is a reward for investing the time to think and plan it.

I fit just fine on pretty much any stock frame with a 56 or 57 top tube.

That isn't the point. I designed the bike, I designed for the riding i do and want to do and thought about what features a bike should accommodate that. I found a builder I like and respect and worked through what I want, he built it and I could not be happier.

It is like no other bike. It has the features I want in a design package I want and cannot get by buying a retail frame.

It's the same reason people buy tailored suits or shirts or custom furniture.

They want something specific that is not available otherwise.

I can buy retail and compromise what I want in the product I spending my money on, or I can spend less, and get exactly what I want.

Many people will never understand it.

Many people will.

Everyone is free to make their own choices, just make the for the right reasons.
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Originally Posted by rollin
Ti. I'd be going for something like this:





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The Baum's are stunning, but their prices on this side of the Pacific are stunning as well.
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