Framebuilders in MA

[mudmucker]

I just stumbled upon this and I don't know how I've never heard of these guys. They moved from Worcester to Shirley. I know exactly where they are because I used to live there. These guys are custom frame builders; all steel, all carbon, or combo, and they do frame repairs and alterations too. They also have a 5-day frame building class, including the paint job. How cool is that to be able to build your own custom frame. Aaaackh. And so close to me!

http://hottubes.com/ShopWebSite/New_Location.html

[Crankin]

Bad, bad, bad....
I've ridden by their new address.

[Fishbike]

One of my bike-riding co-workers said a few bike shops recommended Hot Tubes for re-paint. The company has a good reputation for quality work. Go build a bike that you can show us!

[Catrin]

Bad, bad, bad....
I've ridden by their new address.

That isn't bad Crankin, that is GOOD. Mudmucker & Crankin, we want to see the photos when you are done

[Crankin]

Have to convince DH that now is the time to start looking at touring bikes. I don't think it will take much, though.

[Catrin]

Have to convince DH that now is the time to start looking at touring bikes. I don't think it will take much, though.

Yep, I can see it now - Touring Bike built by Crankin

[Crankin]

Catrin, if you knew me better, you would laugh as hard as I did at your comment.
I can barely tie my shoes (not kidding here), so there will be no hand built bikes by me. But, I would be happy to have them build something for me. Even DH, who is extremely mechanical, and expects to be doing bike repair in his retirement has no desire to build a frame. Both of us are not particularly into the color, painting, or decal aspects of bike frames. I just want a steel touring bike that fits me, with every single component exactly the way I want it and I figure the only way I can get that is to go custom. I made a lot of mistakes buying the 3 road bikes I have had, so I will not let this happen again.