When we propose to create a completely customized bike or replace a specific component, we’re trying to adapt the world’s most versatile means of transportation to your needs. We customize bikes by listening to your desires and advising you, based on our experience, on what we believe is the best solution, always hoping that the two go hand in hand.
Choose a frame not just because you like the color, but thinking about how you want to use the bicycle, whether you need mounts for racks and various accessories, whether you’re doing a one-hour workout or a world tour.
The handlebar and your position on the bike are closely linked; there are aerodynamic handlebars, multi-position ones, for off-road, for long trips. An endless array of possibilities that must be chosen carefully.
Triple chainring, double chainring, single chainring, gear ratios, prioritizing speed, thinking about that impossible hill with a loaded bike, minimizing maintenance, prioritizing lightness. The ideal drivetrain doesn’t exist, but with some math and a bit of experience, we can choose together how to move your new bicycle.
Without disc brakes, it seems you can’t go anywhere. Sure, they’re better than the braking systems you all know, but they’re not mandatory. Choose hydraulic ones if you want maximum power, mechanical if you want to handle maintenance yourself. And are rim brakes really to be thrown away? We don’t think so, they’re fine as long as you adjust them properly and remember that when braking, not only do the brake pads wear out, but the rims do too, and eventually, they need to be replaced.
Think of them as the shoes of the bike, the wheels are the upper and the tires are the sole. We’ve talked about wheels here (link to wheel section), but choosing a tire can be tricky, with countless designs, sizes, treads, and weights. But don’t worry, fortunately, tires wear out and are replaced more often than the bike, so if you made the wrong choice, it’s not a big deal.
By definition, accessories are not strictly part of the bicycle. No worries, choosing the right accessory can change the way you ride: comfortable grips, a sturdy rack, a powerful light, a seat that can be mounted and dismounted in five minutes. The topic is vast, don’t be discouraged, we’re here to turn your wishes into reality.
There are many customizable bicycle brands on the market; below we briefly look at the features of the most well-known ones.
Prendete la voglia di avere una bicicletta pronta a tutto, prendete l’esperienza accumulata in anni di viaggi e mescolate sapientemente il tutto. Avrete una Locomotive, eterna per definizione essendo costruita in acciaio a triplo spessore. A catalogo ci sono 4 telai, di cui 2 in acciaio inox, 1 in titanio e l’ultimo nato un telaio gravel più “classico” in acciaio. Insieme studiamo l’assemblaggio della bici completa più adatta a voi.
Salsa cycles, i cugini belli di Surly, una gamma di bici pensate per viaggi e avventure con un occhio di riguardo a chi vuole andare lontano senza dimenticare la velocità. Salsa Fargo è la bici che ogni avventuriero sogna.
Surly non ha bisogno di presentazione ha un catalogo completo, telai solo in acciaio che soddisfano sia i ciclotursti classici sia i più moderni e sbandati avventurieri. Sono rimasti tra gli unici ad avere ancora in catalogo bici da 26”.
Tom Ritchey ha saldato un’infinità di telai nel suo garage prima di fondare un’azienda che produce telai con tubi in acciaio progettai da lui e pensati per andare lontano e soprattutto il più velocemente possibile.
Oltre ai marchi presentati facciamo montaggi personalizzati di biciclette, o di solo alcuni componenti, partendo da tutti i tipi di telai, anche portati da te. Oppure trasformiamo e adattiamo alle tue esigenze biciclette già complete.
