Rob13

Correct.

jerrypare

Just threw it together. I have not done the fit yet. That is why I left the spacers on. Don't want to cut the fork to short without getting properly fit. Custom fit does not mean everything is like you want it, it is how I WANT IT.

jerrypare

Yeah they are nice bikes. But all factory. I live within my means and that is why I have one bike for the moment. So don't go knockin on people who are relatively new to cycling (3 years) and have there first CUSTOM bike.

Rob13

Not Factory, Those bikes were built with my OWN hands. I picked the frame, components, etc... and built it all by myself. Which makes it custom made to my specifications.
My first road bike was the blue Trek which was already built. But I tore it down every which way and put it back together and learned that way.

Rob13

I have to admit, that Cervelo right there is hot, I must of said it like 2 or 3 times on this thread. But it does make my bike hurt just looking at it

kcollier5

Jerry, you asked for Rob's bikes, (insinuating he had no place to talk) then he posts some pretty awesome bikes and then you diss them? At this point, a compliment to Rob's bikes would be the classier way to go. Just sayin'...

Rob, I'm envious of that Orbea. It looks beeyouteemus. Although I'm just a beginner, so what do I know? lol.

Drag

Very cool.

jerrypare

If u read my post, I said they were nice bikes. Just don't knock me for my First Custom Steel bike. The frame is Hand Made. Not Factory Made. Just Sayin!!

jerrypare

Rob. I will take the high road. Yes, those are definitely awesome bikes, especially the matte black S-Works. I am envious too a degree. But, if you know anything about custom steel bikes, Mike DeSalvo has won best of show for
TIG welded frames at the NAHBS more than once. I don't consider my bike mediocre. If you would like to join me on the high road, as Ross Perot said " I'm all ears ".

DaveWC

Why are you acting like rob ever commented on your bike. Didn't happen.

DaveWC

Oh, I see where you get the mediocre comment from. So he posts that a day before you post a pic of your bike and you feel slighted. It's like he's psychic and knew you would be posting soon.

Nagrom_

Surprisingly well. I was weary of chinese carbon, but was rather impressed. I've had it for a little over a month, has about 800 miles on it, and nothing has needed my attention. It even handled fast descents amazingly well, no shake or anything like that, felt like it was on rails at 40+.

Flyxii FLX-FR-105, or DengFu FM012, among other various names.

Biscayne05

Still amazed on how it looks. Screams "race me". It's so beautiful.

Dont you hate the wind though (crosswinds)? Even the slightest wind on those DEEEEEP wheels sucks. I have some 50mms and sometimes I regret not switching to my ALs. It's great on the headwinds but crosswinds just makes it a lil bit more challenging while riding.

WHOOOSSHHH...

You must be a lawyer on in politics, because you are skewing the facts. Rob commented on a bike, not yours, mind you. You didn't like his take, and in turn, called him out by saying, and I quote, "lets see your bike"...mistake #1. He showed you an awesome collection of bikes that he himself put together.Ever since then you've been doing the backpedalling fast track...Amusing to watch you squirm.....I think this was made with you in mind....

Cookiemonsta

If Batman were a roadie, this is what he would ride.

EDIT; Oh and HOT, obviously

primov8

I remember seeing a previous nashbar build that was simply done, but turned out really good. This is just as HOT.

Nicely done on the build. HOT.

craigcraigcraig

Let's bring this back up.
Don't get butt hurt because no one fell to their knees and worshiped your custom built bike. The thread is about looks, mostly, and yours is not set up the most eye pleasing way or in the hottest color combo out there. it is a nice bike that I'm sure rides really well. Not hot though, move on.

e_guevara

So what you mean by "custom bike" is you get measured and a frame is "custom built" to your measurements? A lot of companies also do "custom sizing" of their frames. Moots and Seven Cycles are some of the companies that make custom frames at their "factories." These frames are hand-built from cutting, mitering, welding, and final alignment.

I consider custom framebuilders artisans in their own right that produce works of art. And well-built, hand-crafted frames will always be special, some much more than others.

You're not the only one here with a hand-built customized frame.



And so do most of us with our OWN bikes. Our own bikes will always be special to us.

Like Yaniel said, a "customized frame" that doesn't fit you? Oh, so you wanted a race geometry frame but don't want to ride low because it's uncomfortable?



But if you want some loving to be given to your "CUSTOM bike" with a "custom-built frame" made by a "custom framebuilder" (but with "factory-made" components), here it is - "Jerry you have a nice CUSTOM bike."

But this is the "Hot r Not" thread. It's not about your bike being custom or your ride being comfortable to you. It's about your bike looking good enough to show off. And for me your bike is NOT.

Nagrom_

I haven't actually found it too bad. Coastal winds can be a little much, but you just have to grip harder for a couple seconds till it dies down, if that at all.

Actually have a pair of ALs in the works, haven't quite decided on everything, but shouldn't be too long. I'm curious to see what box sections will look like on the frame, but regardless, I'd like a set of climbers.

Shhhhh, don't reveal my secret identity.

Thanks.

kvnrvn

Here's mine.

Drag

It's a clean look, but IMO you would need new bars. Do you actually use the drops in that angle?

jerrypare

Not a politician or lawyer. No squirmin or backpedaling here.

neneboricua

Love that crank. Though the drops seem totally unusable. I vote HOT!

DaveWC

No recognition of facts either. The dude never commented on your bike.

LowCel 

Have to go with a Not on this one. Is that bike custom built for you or someone else?