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The biggest concern to both the rider and frame builder is fit. If you live anywhere in the Wisconsin area then you may want to set up an appointment with myself for a “fitting”. I am located in the north central part of the state near the town of Antigo. One of the reasons for moving to this location is to be able to ride with my clients in both road and off-road experiences right out my door. I can accommodate up to 7 extra sleepers in beds if needed in my home or motels are available in Antigo. You may want to go camping out the “Back 40”. Fitting usually takes 2-3 hours of time to really get a grasp on your riding style. I set you up on a stationary trainer on your current ride and then make adjustments from there. I have a Salsa adjustable stem that allows me to correct body placement over the top tube and front wheel axle. Even if you think that you fit your current ride you may be surprised in the slight changes can make in stem length and rise. (Link to more on this subject). If you cannot stop in for a fitting, ordering a frameset online doesn't have to be a chore. I have a form to fill out on your riding style and a little about your body geometry. If you have a trainer handy, then use either a tripod to hold a camera or get a little help from a friend to take a few snapshots of you spinning. Make sure that you have a bit of a sweat going on so that your body is loose on the bike. You may already know the geometry of the frame you would like built.
I now have the ability to allow you to enjoy part of the building process! After discussing about the use of the new machine, then an appropriate geometry will be discussed and a little about the component package that will go along with your dream machine. A bill of sale will be given before all this is started so you have an idea of what your costs are going to be. I have over twenty four years experience with this activity. The time that it usually takes to put a frame together is approximately 3 weeks after the start of build. (Not date of deposit). If a whole machine is to be assembled, then time could take around 5 weeks depending on component manufacture's inventory. Send me an E-mail indicating your intention. jalonhawk@desperadocycles.com My database is set up to accept payments prior to your date of build. Some have found that it is easier to make payments when it is most convenient and this method does not put a bind on their pocket book. I have had some clients take as much as 2 years to finish their payments, but they now have a lifetime of enjoyment out of their investment. A $1000 non-refundable deposit is required to begin your project. This secures the client with a specific time for build; allows me a measure of commitment from the client with time taken to work out what is exactly going to be built before the time allocated, and allows the purchase of frame tubing before the build. One week before the scheduled period of build a payment in full with a casher’s check or money order. Your money is an investment of 40 hours of work, which is the time that is specifically appointed. If it is found that there is some question of what is to be the final product, the client is responsible for making this apparent before final payment. Parts for complete bicycle are paid in full before the build. On my pre-determined geometry framesets, I offer PayPal payments. This
can allow you to pay with a credit card or funds from you bank account.
I can also provide a PayPal payment for a custom frameset!
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