Custom Built Bikes
11-23-11 | 10:56 AM
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Custom Built Bikes
I put the words "custom bikes" into the search bar and nothing came up.
I've been contemplating a custom frame from my friend (https://majacobicycles.com/) who was taught by Yamaguchi and wanted to see what custom frames people here may have.
If you have a custom frame (steel, Ti, carbon) post them up!
I've been contemplating a custom frame from my friend (https://majacobicycles.com/) who was taught by Yamaguchi and wanted to see what custom frames people here may have.
If you have a custom frame (steel, Ti, carbon) post them up!
11-23-11 | 11:24 AM
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Recusant Iconoclast
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,560
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From: Tsawwassen, BC
Bikes: Look 695, Wilier Izoard
I drool over almost any custom built bikes....Seven, Cyfac, Guru, Museeuw..... So yes, please post pics when the thing arrives!
11-23-11 | 11:42 AM
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Señor Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,744
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
Fitted by A. Hampsten, final design by S. Hampsten, welded by Max Kullaway (Merlin/Seven), built up by me!
11-23-11 | 11:50 AM
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well hello there
Joined: May 2005
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From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
This is an exogrid made by Bill Holland.
https://www.hollandcycles.com/
If you hit the "technology" tab, at the top of the page and then scroll down about half way down the page, there is an interesting video on the making of an exogrid bicycle.
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11-23-11 | 12:10 PM
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From: Delaware shore
Bikes: Cervelo C5, Guru Photon, Waterford, Specialized CX
I've got a custom Seven. It's nice, mainly because you also spec the ride you want with Seven. They use different tubesets for various characteristics. For example, I wanted a stiffer rear that doesn't flex on steep climbs and sprints but still light overall. That added 0.3 lbs from their normal 2.3 lb in a 56.
Even though it all is custom, the dimensions are virtually identical to a stock Waterford and a Cervelo I have. So my conclusion is you pay a lot for custom and most people don't need it if you are just concerned about getting the right size frame.
Even though it all is custom, the dimensions are virtually identical to a stock Waterford and a Cervelo I have. So my conclusion is you pay a lot for custom and most people don't need it if you are just concerned about getting the right size frame.
11-23-11 | 12:23 PM
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South Carolina Ed
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,908
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From: Greer, SC
Bikes: Holdsworth custom, Macario Pro, Ciocc San Cristobal, Viner Nemo, Cyfac Le Mythique, Giant TCR, Tommasso Mondial, Cyfac Etoile
11-23-11 | 12:26 PM
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From: South Bend IN
Bikes: 1976 FRESCHI, 2004 Crumpton.
11-23-11 | 12:38 PM
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South Carolina Ed
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Greer, SC
Bikes: Holdsworth custom, Macario Pro, Ciocc San Cristobal, Viner Nemo, Cyfac Le Mythique, Giant TCR, Tommasso Mondial, Cyfac Etoile
11-23-11 | 01:41 PM
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From: Ffld Cnty Connecticut
Bikes: Old Steelies I made, Old Cannondales
My 2nd gen race bike I built "back in the day" a year or 2 after high school. The original paint is showing a little age after 30 years.
Served me well in the races though.
Served me well in the races though.
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11-24-11 | 09:55 AM
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Tyrannosaurus Mex
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From: Keizer, OR
Bikes: Torelli Gran Sasso, Torelli 20th Anniversary FOCO, Redline 925, Cinelli Spirit
Ira Ryan (www.iraryancycles.com) in Portland, OR makes beautiful bikes, and is a major cycling enthusiast of his own. When I decided to have a cross bike built, I talked with several builders, and Ira's love for cycling was so infectious, there was no question.
My petite little 5 foot 2 wife had a 78 Super Cab restored, and picked out original colors from 78 that hadn't been used together when she had it painted. I gave Ira the paint codes to match my cross bike to her truck Here are a couple shots...
Paul
pacificpedaling.com
My petite little 5 foot 2 wife had a 78 Super Cab restored, and picked out original colors from 78 that hadn't been used together when she had it painted. I gave Ira the paint codes to match my cross bike to her truck
Here are a couple shots...Paul
pacificpedaling.com
12-05-11 | 03:33 PM
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From: Ffld Cnty Connecticut
Bikes: Old Steelies I made, Old Cannondales
Try searching "custom frame" instead.
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12-05-11 | 03:43 PM
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Fitted by A. Hampsten, final design by S. Hampsten, welded by Max Kullaway (Merlin/Seven), built up by me!
12-05-11 | 03:58 PM
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From: Tariffville, CT
Bikes: Tsunami road bikes, Dolan DF4 track
I ride a Tsunami Bikes bike, aluminum. They're more a working man's bike, i.e. $800 shipped for the frame (no fork). I like them enough to let them put a pic of me on their site.
The black one I own:
Orange one:
Geometries are virtually identical, short frame (40 cm seat tube on orange frame), 56.5 cm top tube, 75.5 deg seat tube, 9.5 cm head tube, 73 deg head tube. Difference - black bike has a 39 cm chainstay, the orange a 40.5 cm. I'm going to have the orange chainstay shortened, the shorter stays work a lot better for me when out of the saddle or when cornering really hard.
The black one I own:
Orange one:
Geometries are virtually identical, short frame (40 cm seat tube on orange frame), 56.5 cm top tube, 75.5 deg seat tube, 9.5 cm head tube, 73 deg head tube. Difference - black bike has a 39 cm chainstay, the orange a 40.5 cm. I'm going to have the orange chainstay shortened, the shorter stays work a lot better for me when out of the saddle or when cornering really hard.
12-05-11 | 04:04 PM
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Elite Fred
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Edge City
Bikes: 2009 Spooky (cracked frame), 2006 Curtlo, 2002 Lemond (current race bike) Zurich, 1987 Serotta Colorado, 1986 Cannondale for commuting, a 1984 Cannondale on loan to my son
That bike screams for toe clips and downtube shifters to be taken out on beautiful autumn Sundays for long "base mile" rides. Beautiful bike.
12-05-11 | 06:34 PM
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Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
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From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
Curious that this thread got bumped today. My new custom was started today:
Still a few months till I can throw my leg over it and go for a ride though. But at least the boring part of the wait is over. (I'll let someone take a guess at the builder, no cheating and going looking at my other posts either)
Still a few months till I can throw my leg over it and go for a ride though. But at least the boring part of the wait is over. (I'll let someone take a guess at the builder, no cheating and going looking at my other posts either)
