custom framebuilder directory ?
02-04-08, 10:06 AM
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custom framebuilder directory ?
Anyone know of a directory of custom road framebuilders that includes geography??
I tried the search (and google) but no good results...the only directories I found were long listings which were not grouped by geography.
I am thinking of getting a road frame built and prefer to find someone close to me (philadelphia area)....I know of Kellogg/Spectrum and also found Elite Bicycles in Philly....but would also like to investigate other options before making a decision. Cost is an issue, btw.
Any suggestions?
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I tried the search (and google) but no good results...the only directories I found were long listings which were not grouped by geography.
I am thinking of getting a road frame built and prefer to find someone close to me (philadelphia area)....I know of Kellogg/Spectrum and also found Elite Bicycles in Philly....but would also like to investigate other options before making a decision. Cost is an issue, btw.
Any suggestions?
Doug
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02-04-08, 10:14 AM
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I think you need a confluence of data. Google Earth + Garmin + Bicycle Yellow Pages + Blackberry. Are you looking at a 1 mile radius from your home?
Sorry, I couldn't resist. Bro, immediate geography shouldn't be your discriminator. Cost, custom options and timing are a higher priority to most when it comes to something as specialized as choosing a frame builder. Good Luck.
Sorry, I couldn't resist. Bro, immediate geography shouldn't be your discriminator. Cost, custom options and timing are a higher priority to most when it comes to something as specialized as choosing a frame builder. Good Luck.
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02-04-08, 10:20 AM
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Apologies not necessary here on BF. I am hoping to find options (other than those in the OP) within 30-50 miles of philly.
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Try the framebuilding forum.
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Thanks, I had already seen this one. It's an incomplete directory though. Here is the cut/paste from the site:
"The only requirement for custom bicycle builders or custom frame builders to be listed on this site
is that they will use Henry James components and/or True Temper Bicycle Tubing"
And the only builder they have listed for Pennsylvania is Spectrum. Spectrum is well known. I would even consider getting one (if funds are available)....I am interested in exploring other options though.
"The only requirement for custom bicycle builders or custom frame builders to be listed on this site
is that they will use Henry James components and/or True Temper Bicycle Tubing"
And the only builder they have listed for Pennsylvania is Spectrum. Spectrum is well known. I would even consider getting one (if funds are available)....I am interested in exploring other options though.
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Bikyle builds custom frames. They're located in Bryn Mawr.
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