Custom carbon?

[sfo1]

Anyone doing reputable (US) custom carbon geo under $4k?

Seems like a tall task these days. Nothing crazy; just need stiff stack. Off the shelf options are very limited and $$$.

It is Hoiday sale time.....

[Hawker]

You could look into John Slawta at Land Shark. His frames are well known and his work excellent. However, $4K may be just a tad less than where he starts...but a personal phone call is the way to go.

[Andy sti]

Allied does a custom model I think. Not sure on price through.

[Kirk007]

Hampsten is around $4200.

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[Ken Robb]

Pardon my ignorance but what is a "stiff stack"?

[seedster2]

As mentioned, Allied does custom here in the US. Also, I believe there is argonaut, but i believe they command a higher pricepoint.

[MattTuck]

Anymore info on that particular hampsten? .Ybe my phone in low light is messing with the colors. Looks mint green with pearl blue decals. Super cool.

[sfo1]

My better half refers to it as a stiff head tube /. Front end.

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

Pardon my ignorance but what is a "stiff stack"?

Argo is $7k+. Alchemy is $5k. I’ll look at Allied.

Originally Posted by seedster2

As mentioned, Allied does custom here in the US. Also, I believe there is argonaut, but i believe they command a higher pricepoint.

[makoti]

Crumpton SL Road. $5300. A bit higher, but very nice

[Kirk007]

Originally Posted by MattTuck

Anymore info on that particular hampsten? .Ybe my phone in low light is messing with the colors. Looks mint green with pearl blue decals. Super cool.

Hey Matt,

It's a very light blue, paint after the Gaulzetti embrocation bikes from a few years back with darker pearl decals. I asked Steve to work from my Peg Marcelo for design but dial it back a little to the stage race, all day don't have to think about it feel of a C50 (how's that for a tall order!). He pretty much nailed it.

[R3awak3n]

Wondering why custom carbon is so expensive, is it that much labor than say a TI bike? Or are you paying for somewhat exclusivity since there is not a lot of carbon builders in the US?

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by Kirk007

Hey Matt,

It's a very light blue, paint after the Gaulzetti embrocation bikes from a few years back with darker pearl decals. I asked Steve to work from my Peg Marcelo for design but dial it back a little to the stage race, all day don't have to think about it feel of a C50 (how's that for a tall order!). He pretty much nailed it.

Talking about Gaulzetti.... he does a carbon bike now as well, custom if irc

[ergott]

Originally Posted by sfo1

My better half refers to it as a stiff head tube /. Front end.

So are you requesting custom geometry or carbon layup for a stiffer bike? or both?

[sjbraun]

Another frame from Hampsten, Maglia Rosa. I asked Steve to match the contact points of my Hampsten Strada Bianca with the geometry of a Look 585.
He did. The bike rides beautifully, handles well, and rides very smoothly over Tucson's deteriorating roads. Price is in your range.

[soulspinner]

Nice Hampsten frame