A popular trend the last years is customised bikes. Many do not have a clear understanding just how much that can be achieved. How much can you do with steel, aluminium, carbon or titanium? If the proper measurements of a rider is taken, talks about the use, ride style and so forth have been done, you can have the dream bike made exclusively for you. Having a bespoke bike will be way better than a "fresh-off-the-belt-bike" in a shop. Naturally the prize differs a bit, depending on shop, what material you choose, wheels and of course the components. It is even possible to mix different materials as well, having a steel frame and a carbon fork for comfort.
Take a look at this video from @Aleksikoskinen showing just how many different possibilities Condor have to fit a custom bike to a customer:
Bike Fitting - Condor Cycles from Condor Cycles on Vimeo.
Here you will find a couple of brands who will make a bespoke bike to you. Feel free to add shops/brands in the comment field too, if you have experiences with bike building or bikefitting please add those too.
http://www.crisptitanium.com/ (with a lovely intro video)
The Dream Bike.
ReplyDeleteThe fantasy.
* And the 64 year old pedal pusher storms to the front of the peleton leaving Cav in his wake *
and then there is reality.
How many are swayed by the latest carbon fibre frame, with aero dynamic spoked wheels..when really it is just a dream they live.
Better to accept reality and have a custom bike which can be both a pleasure and be practical..that way you can live your dream on a realistic level.
My dream comes from a hand built Mercian, and I am hoping to spec something out ready for my 65th birthday :-)
http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/
Ash; interesting comment indeed, thanks a lot. Cyclists are vain, and to some things can probably go a bit too far. Finding a balance between what you want and what you need is crucial. But, people are different, who am I to judge? If collecting and building bikes is someone's hobby, who am I to judge?
ReplyDeletePersonally, I find it strange that some Cat 4 riders have bikes that cost £10000, some £3000-4000 more than a PRO, but that is their choice.
A guy told me once he compared an expensive bike to an expensive car, the riding (driving) experience was crucial to him.
To me, it is a mixture of feelings and best use of my money for my training.