Originally Posted by
Brennan
Branding is very low on the priority scale for me. What I look for in a bike mostly comes down to the frame. I look for affordable chromoly steel with a long, horizontal top tube and tire clearance, plus monochrome paint and muted/removable logos. Already I've eliminated most available bikes out there. The final criteria is it has to fit my 6'2" self, and now I've eliminated even more options as many company's "large" frames are too small for me. To think about branding preferences at this point would leave me with no bike at all.
Brand means little to me too. For me it's about form, function and some style.
Is it possible to build a bike from scratch, buy all the parts you want? I'm sure it would be more expensive, but you could build your dream bike