Waltworks Custom Bicycles
Builder Profile
Framebuilding Philosophy
Here's what I aim for when building a frame, in order of importance. Of course,
your preferences may vary from mine, and as long as I don't think you're asking
for a frame that will get you killed, I'll build whatever your little heart
desires!
•Reliability- To me, reliability means NEVER
having to worry about your frame. I use the highest quality materials and
processes to make sure every frame is rock solid. If you manage to break a
Waltworks frame (in normal riding conditions!), your next one is on me. If you
wrap your frame around a tree, I may be less sympathetic, but we'll figure out a
way to get you back out on the trail.
•Fit- A fancy
frame is no good if it doesn't fit you. I will NOT sacrifice fit for *anything*
- not weight, not cost, not style. If you aren't in a good biomechanical
position on your bike, 50 grams is not going to matter. If you're a big person,
I'll build you a 29" wheel mountain bike. If you're little, I can make you a 24"
mountain or 650c road frame. You will be comfortable on your bike - which
means that you'll go faster and have more fun.
•Ride-
I'll build your bike to handle and feel the way you want it to. It's as simple
as that. If you want a twitchy New England log-hopping devil bike, that's what
I'll build you. If you want to cruise the Marin fire roads at 40 mph, I can
build you a bike for that (or anything
in between) as well.
•Weight- Light is better than heavy. The lightest mountain frames I
make are in the 3.5 pound range with all brazeons, water bottle bolts, and seat
clamp. My "El Jefe" 29ers start at around 1750 grams (3.8 pounds) for a medium
frame. There are lighter frames out there than mine, certainly, but my main
emphasis is on perfect fit and ride characteristics. I'm not a fan of
sacrificing handling or comfort for less weight, but that said, I make a
concerted effort to use no unnecessary material
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We sell:
Frames and complete bicycles.
Standard frames
No standard
frames offered
Custom frames
- Road
- Touring
- Hybrid
/ Cross
- Mountain
Retrofitting services
Construction methods
Frame materials
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- We sell direct to consumers only.
Contact Information:
Waltworks Custom Bicycles
5435 White Place
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone:
303 359 9392
e-mail: waltworks@gmail.com
www:
www.waltworks.com
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