Comments on: Handmade Bicycles: The Custom Experience- Meet The Steel Frame Builders http://twentynineinches.com/2009/03/06/handmade-bicycles-the-custom-experience-meet-the-steel-frame-builders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handmade-bicycles-the-custom-experience-meet-the-steel-frame-builders 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 24 May 2013 00:08:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: mtbboy2000 http://twentynineinches.com/2009/03/06/handmade-bicycles-the-custom-experience-meet-the-steel-frame-builders/#comment-58575 mtbboy2000 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:05:39 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2236#comment-58575 well, I just paid my deposti for my new waltworks!!! 29er single speed with fork and maybe s and s couplers. also, you have to love Walt's awesome prices on parts to go with your build!!! well, I just paid my deposti for my new waltworks!!! 29er single speed with fork and maybe s and s couplers. also, you have to love Walt’s awesome prices on parts to go with your build!!!

]]> By: grannygear http://twentynineinches.com/2009/03/06/handmade-bicycles-the-custom-experience-meet-the-steel-frame-builders/#comment-58558 grannygear Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:40:45 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2236#comment-58558 Well, Chris, you should be happy with the next part of the series where we let Paul do some talking. Grannygear Well, Chris, you should be happy with the next part of the series where we let Paul do some talking.

Grannygear

]]> By: chris http://twentynineinches.com/2009/03/06/handmade-bicycles-the-custom-experience-meet-the-steel-frame-builders/#comment-58556 chris Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:39:53 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2236#comment-58556 Dirt Rag had an interview with Paul Sadoff (Rock Lobster) a few years ago and that made my decision when ordering my 26"SS. It's still the measuring stick used when deciding on a new ride. As much as the craftsman needs to talk with the customer, I think you as the customer need to know who you're handing all of your cash over to and trust that this person will be able to deliver a product that you will enjoy. I have heard all the chatter that goes on on MTBR as well about the new builder that has my cash and won't contact me, or the seasoned builder that had shoddy welds on the brake tabs, etc. If you do your research, you'll find a builder that has a reputation for excellent craftsmanship, a record of customer service that goes above and beyond just "making it right", and a method of assurance that your product is on the way without having to constantly distract the builder while they are trying to do their job. Dirt Rag had an interview with Paul Sadoff (Rock Lobster) a few years ago and that made my decision when ordering my 26″SS. It’s still the measuring stick used when deciding on a new ride. As much as the craftsman needs to talk with the customer, I think you as the customer need to know who you’re handing all of your cash over to and trust that this person will be able to deliver a product that you will enjoy. I have heard all the chatter that goes on on MTBR as well about the new builder that has my cash and won’t contact me, or the seasoned builder that had shoddy welds on the brake tabs, etc. If you do your research, you’ll find a builder that has a reputation for excellent craftsmanship, a record of customer service that goes above and beyond just “making it right”, and a method of assurance that your product is on the way without having to constantly distract the builder while they are trying to do their job.

]]> By: CdaleNut http://twentynineinches.com/2009/03/06/handmade-bicycles-the-custom-experience-meet-the-steel-frame-builders/#comment-58551 CdaleNut Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:14:31 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2236#comment-58551 I'm so glad Walt is building my next frame. I did a lot of research with a number of builders and his philosophy made sense -- perfectly encapsulated in this article. He answered all of my questions and gave no BS. I'm looking forward to a frame I can ride for a long time. I’m so glad Walt is building my next frame. I did a lot of research with a number of builders and his philosophy made sense — perfectly encapsulated in this article. He answered all of my questions and gave no BS. I’m looking forward to a frame I can ride for a long time.

]]> By: Greg http://twentynineinches.com/2009/03/06/handmade-bicycles-the-custom-experience-meet-the-steel-frame-builders/#comment-58549 Greg Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:46:03 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2236#comment-58549 amen, great reading. Thanks again. amen, great reading. Thanks again.

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