Doug Turnbull
The Proletariat Bicycle Co. in Springfield does great work. They
built a custom cross bike out of True Temper S3 for my wife with
convertible dropouts so it can be run geared or as a single speed.
As their name suggests, they are all about building affordable
(compared to other custom options) frames for the working man/woman.
Here is their website:
http://www.theproletariatbicycleco.com/
You can get in touch with Todd at this address
theproletariatbicycleco@gmail.com
Cheers
-Doug
On Jun 30, 2007, at 1:58 PM, Ted wrote:
> Tim,
>
> Glad to hear you've looked into Co-Motion. A Nor'Wester would, I
> think, make a great rain bike/commuter.
> http://www.co-motion.com/norwester.html
>
> And Dwan and Dan, and the rest of the crew here in Eugene, are
> simply the nicest folk you will ever meet.
>
> Ted Turner
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tim Schauer
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:01 PM
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Rain Frame builder?
>
> I'm wanting to build a custom rain bike for this upcoming winter. I
> know there are some great local custom frame builders, but before I
> make a decision I want to make sure I'm aware of all my choices. So
> I thought I would ask OBRA-land out there to send me the names of
> any custom frame builders out there. Either big name builders or
> small volume low profile builders are all okay. Here is some
> information on what I have in mind for the frame that might help
> lead me to a builder specializing in this area... I really like
> the idea of supporting our local talent...and who better top build
> a wicked rain bike than someone in the rain riding capital of the
> world!
>
> 1. Frame material: STEEL
> 2. Road race geometry similar to the Specialized Roubaix frame series
> 3. Disc brake compatibility
> 4. plenty of fender clearance (no cutting fenders for frame clearance)
> 5. fender braze-ons, pump peg, battery and light brackets?
> 6. I would hope to have it by the end of September or sooner
> 7. I began with a tentative budget of $1000, but that is looking a
> little light....?
>
> I've done some online looking at Vanilla & Co-Motion, but I have
> heard there are some small local builders doing some great work
> too, I'm just not sure how to find them.
>
> Thanks in advance for any information...
>
> Tim Schauer
>
>
>
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