Any experience with 333fab Bikes?

[akelman]

If you've had any direct experience with the company or the bikes, I'd love to hear about it. Actually if it was a positive interaction, feel free to post about it here. But if it was a negative interaction, maybe shoot me a PM if you want. Thanks!

[slowpoke]

I was going ask a similar because I've seen folks here recommend the builder, but curious how many people actually own a 333fab.

[jm714]

I have a butted Ti frame and Max was super easy to deal with. I don’t hesitate to recommend him. The process was enjoyable and we are still in touch. My frame originally came decals, but after a while a few started to peel and I sent the frame back to him have the logos etched/engraved and that was easy too. I think his prices are fair, but I wouldn’t do it for the price I would do it again because he was good to work with.

[FlashUNC]

Max still building? I know he was battling cancer last year.

[jemoryl]

A perfect derailleur for one of their bikes: http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...c5ddf&Enum=108

[jm714]

He’s still building and he relocated to Marin County. He’s back to building and he’s been posting on his IG account some of the rides he’s been doing.

[theboucher]

He’s a super nice guy and a top notch welder. Several of the guys I ride with own a bike or bikes made by him.

[FlashUNC]

Originally Posted by jm714

He’s still building and he relocated to Marin County. He’s back to building and he’s been posting on his IG account some of the rides he’s been doing.

That's great to hear.

[Iansir]

Max built me a wonderful butted Ti all road about 2 years ago. Before that I had been through countless frames...his frame is by far my favorite, with great balance of stiffness and comfort. Highly recommended, I still ride it daily. Have even podiumed on some gravel races on it. He is a super nice guy to deal with as well.

[PacNW2Ford]

I have a titanium 333fab and two steel Hampstens built by Max. Top notch builder and person.

[Kirk007]

Max is a great guy and a great frame builder. I have one of his Air Land Sea bikes. If you want a really experienced take, contact Steve Hampsten, Max welded the ti Hamsten bikes for quite awhile.

[CNY rider]

Bicycle Quarterly did an extended review of one of their bicycles within the last year or two I think.
That would be worth finding.

[oldfatslow]

No one makes finer Ti welds than Max. His bikes are beautiful. Go get one!

[robin3mj]

I also have an AirLandSea and its a fantastic bike.
This was his limited run of "stock" sizes (and amazing paint), and he was great to deal with throughout.
As soon as I got it it reminded my of my old Serotta HSG Cross bike in terms of ride feel and mannerisms - that's not a bad thing.

[palincss]

Originally Posted by CNY rider

Bicycle Quarterly did an extended review of one of their bicycles within the last year or two I think.
That would be worth finding.

BQ 62 (Winter 2017) P. 40 Bike Test: 333fab AirLandSea