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08-11-04, 02:02 PM
OK,
I'm sorry it's another dream bike thread, but I searched.
One 3 or 4 people have mentioned a custom fitted bike for their dream bike.
Are standard frames that good? Or do you like a certain bike maker for another reason?
I ask because I am a major gear head (not just bikes, but anything with moving parts) and Carbon Fibre really does it for me. But in thinking of my ultime bike I am wondering if I could (or should) give up Carbon for a bike made just for me? Yes I know I can get Carbon stays and fork, but that isn't a Monocoque frame.
I will never be a racer. Probably never tour, but I would take my bike with me to an area for some rides from a central point. I am also a Clydsdale class rider, so durability comes to mind too.
Campy comes to mind for obvious reasons. But Shimano has a good reputation in my eye as well.
Anyway, I guess the main question is why a custom sized frame? And where do I go to start reasearching who makes custom frames?
TIA,
Karl
I'm sorry it's another dream bike thread, but I searched.
One 3 or 4 people have mentioned a custom fitted bike for their dream bike.
Are standard frames that good? Or do you like a certain bike maker for another reason?
I ask because I am a major gear head (not just bikes, but anything with moving parts) and Carbon Fibre really does it for me. But in thinking of my ultime bike I am wondering if I could (or should) give up Carbon for a bike made just for me? Yes I know I can get Carbon stays and fork, but that isn't a Monocoque frame.
I will never be a racer. Probably never tour, but I would take my bike with me to an area for some rides from a central point. I am also a Clydsdale class rider, so durability comes to mind too.
Campy comes to mind for obvious reasons. But Shimano has a good reputation in my eye as well.
Anyway, I guess the main question is why a custom sized frame? And where do I go to start reasearching who makes custom frames?
TIA,
Karl