Davidson is very good, but Seattle has a wealth of custom frame builders
so there are a few other options too
Ti-Cycles will build custom frames - obviously they have a lot experience with ti.... (www.ticycles.com)
Hampsten builds really nice race bikes (http://www.hampsten.com/)
There's always Rodriquez - though they will likely push steel and 650 wheels....(http://www.rodcycle.com/)
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03-21-2007, 08:26 AM #1
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03-21-2007, 08:30 AM #2
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If you're open to the entire PNW, DeSalvo in Ashland. They work ti.
S and S has a website that lists all the builders using their couplers.
Don't forget the Ritchey Breakaway-type system. It is showing up on more and more bikes with great reviews.Last edited by SadieKate; 03-21-2007 at 08:34 AM.
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03-21-2007, 09:09 AM #3
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I was really interested in the Hampsten Bike Frames for a while, too. He was supposed to be at Bike Expo, but was a no show. A few months ago I drove all the way out to his shop one day to discover that it's actually his garage (unmarked even) and he only opens by appointment.. So I never went back, it would be really awkward for me to go there with an appointment and NOT want a frame, you know?
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03-21-2007, 09:19 AM #4
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A lot of these builders (and Hampsten is really a designer and outsources the building) are 1-2 man outfits so appts are critical. If you were just being a look-e-loo, he wouldn't have wanted you there. But I can't imagine that if you had said "I'm looking for a local builder, you have a good rep but I've never seen your bikes. Can I come by for a few minutes?" that he would have turned you away.
BTW, outsourcing isn't a bad thing. Steve Rex outsources his ti frame builds to Jim Kish, one of the best in ti craftsmanship.Last edited by SadieKate; 03-21-2007 at 09:31 AM.
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03-21-2007, 09:28 AM #5
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I should have gone with you SadieKate
I didn't think of that.
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03-21-2007, 09:32 AM #6
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I'm seeing more and more Hampsten frames. I think the first was on the Mt. Tam road ride last fall with Veronica and Kim. It was purty. I think the Andy Hampsten connection is cool.
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03-21-2007, 09:38 AM #7
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