I'm not sure this is the right forum, but I'm going to ask this question here to start with.

I am interested in a custom made bicycle. I live in NJ and would like to visit a custom shop to get a proper evaluation of my needs and a fitting if I decide to go forward. I've seen many great shops in the western US. Can someone guide me to a custom bicycle builder near me? Recommendations? I am looking for a steel road bike for regular use including long distance (non-racing) rides.

Thanks for any help.

Steve

You might want to check into Bilenky in Philly!

Bikeschool.com > resources .. has a long list of framebuilders ,
some are graduates of their framebuilding courses .

Yep. Bilenky Cycle Works

There's also Engin Cyles in Philly, Oswald Cycle Works in Mansfield, and Spectrum Cycles (Tom Kellogg) in Breinigsville.

there are lots of custom builders near NJ. What kind of bike are you interested in?

Thanks for the information. I'm looking for a bike that can be used for light touring, long rides, commuting, and other non-racing rides. The touring I do is inn-to-inn (no camping), but I do use a set of rear panniers. I'd like a bike that is lightweight and responsive enough to use without the rack and panniers for club rides, yet strong enough to take on a 10 day trip. I need a bike that fits perfectly.

I think I'll visit Spectrum Cysles and Bilenky.

Steve

hi , if you are looking for a lifetime frame that will never decrease in value(it will cost you but probably still favorable compared too high end crabon) try peter weigle in I believe lyme conneticut

you will find many ex. of his work on the web ,really hard to beat for craftsmanship and beauty imho

Try Cedarboro Cycles, a 1 man operation near Reading. HE does the frame, a local shop does the assembly.
https://www.cedarborocycles.com/

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

There's also Peter Dreesens in Schwenksville, PA.

There is some video for Weigle on Youtube. Does sound like a good fit at the upper end.