Originally Posted by
ultraman6970
Well the reason is that too much work for them to build like that. IMO italian bikes are good, italian frame building is rough compared with other builders. The only reason i say that is because the idea for italian manufacturing was just get the bike ready to b sold asap, so basically no lug work, quick and good paint job and ready to go.
IMO now a days the best "custom building" is made here in the US.
As an owner of a "American" custom bike or two, I mostly agree.
But we have to be careful with generalizations.
Have you looked at Marnatis?
How about Baum cycles?
How about Llewellyn?
"Best" is a tough statement, while "among the best" would work a little better for me.