Custom Frame Problem - Suggestions?
10-08-09, 01:49 PM
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I say if you find a good fitter local to you, getting a bike in the right size, custom or not, shouldn't be much of a problem.
10-08-09, 02:20 PM
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I ordered a custom frame from one of the big names in this thread while living about 1800 miles away. I went to a respected local fitter, got measured up and sent the numbers over email the next day. The custom frame I got back fits like a glove, though the builder speced a longer stem than my fitter & I ultimately settled on.
I say if you find a good fitter local to you, getting a bike in the right size, custom or not, shouldn't be much of a problem.
I say if you find a good fitter local to you, getting a bike in the right size, custom or not, shouldn't be much of a problem.
My fitting was done locally by a LBS that's a dealer for the frame manufacturer I chose to have build my frame. The San Francisco dealer communicated the details of my fit to the manufacturer in Wisconsin, and the custom frame fits like a glove.
10-10-09, 03:28 AM
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Gotta say Carl Strong at Strongframes.com got it perfect with mine. Skype and e-mail were the only contact I had with Carl but would drop my next Ti build money on him no questions asked. I guess reputations built on years of experience count in the end.
10-10-09, 08:18 AM
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Thanks for the tips. Strong looks good, but it seems a Ti frame + fork is well over $3000US. Ouch.
I wish I had a "stock" body so I could ride a "stock" frame.
I wish I had a "stock" body so I could ride a "stock" frame.
10-10-09, 08:55 AM
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I live in Montreal and I have 2 Litespeed custom frames. I sent my measurements and notes to them and they sent back a drawing. I set up a frame sizing machine that a local shop had and dialed in the frame geometry. I made a couple of modifications to the drawing and both worked out fine.
They delivered on time and I'm very satisfied with the frames.
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They delivered on time and I'm very satisfied with the frames.
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10-12-09, 05:50 AM
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At the end of the day spending a few hundred dollars more to be completely happy is a good investment. Call some builders and ask them what they can do for you. You may not even need Titanium. Cheaper custom Ti have a look at https://www.habcycles.com/custom.html good luck.
10-12-09, 07:55 AM
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At the end of the day spending a few hundred dollars more to be completely happy is a good investment. Call some builders and ask them what they can do for you. You may not even need Titanium. Cheaper custom Ti have a look at https://www.habcycles.com/custom.html good luck.
10-27-09, 07:41 AM
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OP udpate: I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. Due to financial constraints I have decided to go with Habanero. I know some might consider them the "bikesdirect" of framebuilders, but for someone who needs custom Ti geometry on a budget, they seemed to be the best choice.
Doug
Doug
