Custom build me a bike

[macp]

Afternoon all

So in my (currently) never ending quest I was wondering if there was a company who could build me a bike to the spec I want. Im not talking hand built frame & wheels or anything like that. To give you an example here are a few thoughts. Oh by the way I dont have a shed or a garage so I cant build it myself and as I am working regularly I dont really have the chance.

So I would love a vivid colour frame, bright green or orange in steel or aluminium. I only really need two or three gears. A front rack or the option to have one would be great. Half moustache bars with brown ergo grips and Brooks or similar saddle. Brakes, well as long as they are decent I can leave that up to them. Tyres would be something like a minimum of 32c. Hopefully it wont be too heavy which for me would be anything above around 12kg.

So thats about it I think. Not too challenging I would hope ?

 

[ianrauk]

If you would like an orange frame check out Planet X's Holdsworth range.
All rather nice and good price too.

 

[vickster]

Croix de fer from Spa? Sure they can build whatever spec you want down to the brown tape?
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m1b0s23p3993/GENESIS-Croix-De-Fer-Custom-Hydraulic-2020
Frameset is £400
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s143p4371/GENESIS-CROIX-DE-FER-FRAMESET-2020
I’d think a pared down spec could be under 12kg?

or a lush Condor?
https://www.condorcycles.com/collections/cyclo-cross-bikes/products/condor-heritage-disc-frameset
you can choose a custom colour if in no rush

 

[HLaB]

If you have the budget the Tripster looks fab https://www.kinesisbikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Models/Adventure/Tripster-AT

 

[AndyRM]

Be careful what you wish for...

 

[macp]

Be careful what you wish for...

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Yes im not aiming to create a dogs dinner but thanks all for the responses so far. I should have mentioned budget where im trying to keep it sub 1k. Mango Bikes look pretty good

 

[vickster]

Yes im not aiming to create a dogs dinner but thanks all for the responses so far. I should have mentioned budget where im trying to keep it sub 1k. Mango Bikes look pretty good

Job done then 👍

 

[Ming the Merciless]

How about building yourself , maybe a bamboo one to get started

 

[macp]

Job done then 👍

Well only if they can build what I want. They seem to major in single speeds and some multi speed with derailleur.

 

[macp]

How about building yourself , maybe a bamboo one to get started

Wow left field thanks but as mentioned above I dont have the space or the time unfortunately.

 

[vickster]

Well only if they can build what I want. They seem to major in single speeds and some multi speed with derailleur.

Get a non single speed frameset, the parts for say a 1x10 and ask your LBS to build or just go SS if you only need 2 gears. Or just get that Brompton.

 

[All uphill]

Do you know anyone, maybe from a local cycle club, who currently has the time and skill to build you a bike at a low cost?

I'm currently building my second bike during this shutdown and loving it. Is there someone like me near you?

 

[macp]

Get a non single speed frameset, the parts for say a 1x10 and ask your LBS to build or just go SS if you only need 2 gears. Or just get that Brompton.

I will have a look around at the local LBS and see if they are interested/can do it.

You know I keep looking at the Brompton and coming away and then looking again. But I just dont need a folder and im concerned they are just too compromised for what I need. It seems people buy them predominantly for the fold and mostly that is what you are paying for.

 

[macp]

Do you know anyone, maybe from a local cycle club, who currently has the time and skill to build you a bike at a low cost?

I'm currently building my second bike during this shutdown and loving it. Is there someone like me near you?

Im afraid I dont but perhaps I should reach out which I tend to avoid. Posting on a forum is easy though.