steel bike
Choosing a steel bike means opting for a timeless and durable material, used by cycle manufacturers for over a hundred years. Although, for many years, steel was forgotten in favor of carbon, it has not remained unchanged over all these years. The alloys have been constantly improved, in order to achieve mechanical properties combining performance, lightness and durability, but also the natural flexibility of steel, offering real comfort over the miles. This is why we chose to work with Columbus Spirit and Life tubes, which are today among the best and most high-end steel tubes on the market. The steel, worked here in solder welding, will allow great freedom of choice and customization for your future bike, in order to result in a machine tailor-made for your practice.
STARTING SETUP:
-Made-to-mesure frame, bike fit session in the workshop included
-Columbus Spirit steel tubes / stainless steel clamping and contact parts
-Avalanche stainless steel droptout
-Welded-brazed construction
-Rim or disc brakes
- Columbus headset or equivalent
- Custom 2-color liquid paint
(one color, plus a second for markings)
FRAME PRICE
Frame from 2250 euros (for ordering a complete bike, assembled in the workshop)
Frame from 2900 euros (for ordering a frame kit alone)
For a complete steel Avalanche, manufactured, painted and assembled by us,
the starting price will be between €5500
FORKS
- Carbon or steel fork :
from 300 euros depending on the model and options chosen
COMMONLY REQUESTED OPTIONS
-Internal cable routing
-Additional color, special graphic design
-Stainless steel head tube protection bar
- Racks eyelets
-3rd bottle cage
And anything you want on request…Let’s discuss it!
GRAPHIC DESIGN
To ensure that your bike is completely tailor-made, we are equipped to handle the painting and finishing stage of each of our bikes ourselves.
We are able to offer you personalized graphic creation, according to your tastes.
Beyond additional color, it may involve the development of specific patterns or markings. Do not hesitate to tell us about your desires
main steps
If you have ready to launch the project of your bespoked bike, here are the main steps that we can follow together
01 / CONTACT
We can meet in person at the workshop, but we can also chat by email, phone or Skype.
03 / FITTING SESSION
We will welcome you to the workshop for a complete measurement and a dynamic test on a study bike.
If you can't come to us, no problem. You can have your bike fitting carried out by a professional near you, and, if you wish, we can even contact them to explain what we need
05 / MANUFACTURING AND PAINTING
Once the drawing has been validated, we make your frame. We will keep you informed of the project progress with photos of the main stages of manufacture.
Painting and finishing is also an important step where you will be involved. We will best help you choose the graphic design of your future bike, with simulations and samples.
07/ RECEPTION/ EXPEDITION
Your bike is ready! It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Reception will take place at the workshop if you can come. Otherwise we will send it to you, regardless of where you live. (additional charges will be added)
We will ask you to pay the remaining balance before delivery
02 / QUOTE AND DEPOSIT
Following our discussion, we will establish a detailed estimate. Once the quote has been explained and accepted, we will ask you to pay a 30% non-refundable deposit. This deposit puts your project on the waiting list.
04 / GEOMETRY VALIDATION
We will then send you a complete file, with the first drawing of the bike. The design of the bike can be modified until you are comfortable with this proposal
06 / MOUTING
In most cases, we take care of the components purchase and installation. Before assembly we can ask you to pay a second deposit of 30% for the parts purchase.