Handmade Custom Bicycles vs. Production Bicycles

Production bicycles are great for the majority of people. They perform well, rarely break, and are attractively priced. But, what if that isn’t enough? What if you don’t want compromises? Production bicycles are a compilation of compromises. Manufacturing techniques, available sizing schemes, geometry, fit, tubing selection, etcetera are all decided by costs and ease of manufacture.

The person designing the production bicycle isn’t designing it for you, he is designing it for the worst case scenario. You may be 5’ 11” tall and weigh 165 pounds. Your buddy may be 5’11” tall and weigh 265 pounds. Guess what – the production bicycle gets designed and spec’d for the 265 pound rider. This will not be the best choice for the 165 pound rider, but that is what you get. Do you stand when you climb or sit? Do you ride low in the handlebar drops or upright and more powerful? None of these things can be taken into consideration on a production bicycle – it has to try to be everything to all people.

Daltex Handmade Bicycles are designed and manufactured for you with no compromises – the best materials, design, fit, and manufacturing technique with no compromises.