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Bikes & Frames

Team Astro bike

We crave variety in our frame building practice; the tried and true classic as well as the weird and wacky. We love the simplicity of the bicycle in all its wonderful incantations. We do not believe that any type of bike is better than another, they all have there place the right one is the one that is right for you. If you are not sure, we would be happy to help you decide on the best option, even if it is not one of ours! All forms of bicycle are considered.

Here is a list of bikes and frames we build:

Most of our frames are TIG welded. This is the lightest, most versatile way to join a collection of tubes. For those who want some old world charm we are happy to go back to our roots and use either silver-brazed lugs or the ultra-smooth fillet braze. If you really want to blind your friends with bike frame splendor, try a complete hand-polished stainless lugged frame!

Complete bicycles also available and indeed encouraged to be sure of complete synchronicity of function. We build using, Steel and Aluminum with carbon as an option for some frame parts.

Steel: Still the most versatile building material for most bicycle frames. A good steel frame will last a very long time regardless of construction method. If comfort, un-paralleled ride quality, asthetic and longevity are your definition of a great bicycle than this is by far the best option.

Aluminum: If speed and lightweight are your only considerations than this is the material of choice. In addition to the best standard tubing available from Columbus and Easton, we have put together a custom collection of Aero tubing specifically for un-compromised speed when the clock is your enemy whether it be for track, time-trial or triathlon.

Titanium! (NEW): Naked bikes now really are naked. Call for latest info on how to get a naked Ti frame on your new bike.

Build Kits

Shiny new drivetrain

Sometimes naked frames need to get dressed.

We strongly encourage you to let us build your new frame into a complete synergetic machine. We have access to many brands including Campagnolo, Shimano, FSA, Chris-King, Rohloff, Sram, Schwalbe, Marzocchi, Paul-components, Phil-Wood, White Industries, Brooks, San-Marco, Selle Italia, Thompson, Ritchey, Maxis, Axiom, 3ttt, Truvativ and many more. Package pricing is much cheaper than buying the components one by one. The possibilities are nearly infinite so contact us for a quote on full or partial build kits. Components purchased through us are installed and adjusted free of charge.

If you already have some or all of the parts you need, it is also best to send them along to ensure the best possible fit.