Sunday, December 9, 2007

Is "Custom" for You?


The bike industry offers a multitude of options when it comes to ready-made bikes, but the option of building a unique custom bike is more "uncommon" than ever. Kiddles offers several options for frames upon which to base your creativity: Surly, Gunnar, Dahon, and Trek are great options. I also will build on your vintage frame--are you thinking fixed gear, or single speed? Expect to pay more for your one-off bike. Buying ala carte is always more expensive than taking advantage of the powers of mass production.
At Kiddles, we think outside of the box. I will listen to your visions and work with you to write a parts list and then develop a price quote. Whatever your niche, chances are I can speak your language. Past Bike Guy builds include: cyclo cross, single speed mtb, ss road, ss folder, fixed gear, high end road, high end mtb (one was featured in Bike Magazine), triathlon, custom Dahon folding commuter bikes, 650b wheel converstions, vintage restorations, and more.
Want to design your own wheels? I will build them. The Wheels on the bike pictured here feature Hugi 240 hubs, titanium spokes, and Mavic ceramic rims. They have been raced for 4 seasons and used for commuting for 2 years--very light!
Winter is the time to pull the trigger on your custom project. Get started now, and your bike will be ready for Spring riding.

1 comment:

rb said...

hey
How are things?
I enjoy your posts. Just got back from MPLS. Some CRAZY 6 degree, salt encrusted single speeding up there.