Your bespoke bike
Crafting the perfect frame is about building something that makes you smile every time you ride it.
How it works
Every frame is built to your specific requirements, and that’s why it should start with a conversation. Contact me by email, message me on WhatsApp, or call me. I am always happy to talk bikes and discuss any ideas you may have.
You can choose to base your design around one of the “set models” or we can work together to design something to your exact specifications. Buying a bespoke frame should result in you leaving with something that fits you perfectly and does the job you want it to.
Frame-only prices start from £1000 - get in touch and we can design your dream bike.
When the design meets your satisfaction a 30% non-refundable deposit secures your place in the build queue.
The current build time is around 6 to 9 months from start to finish.
Frame Prices
FRAME ONLY
Stainless (Columbus XCR or Reynolds 953/931) - £2500
Columbus Spirit or Reynolds 853 - £1500
Columbus Life/Zona or Reynolds 631 - £1000
(PRICES ARE AN INDICATION AND WILL VARY BASED ON THE COMPLEXITY OF YOUR DESIGN AND THE CHOICE OF FINISH YOU MAKE)
Frame prices include
Bike fitting session (If required)
Single colour powder coat
Stainless steel brazeons
Fillet brazed construction
Dropouts
Why should I buy an Alfano?
Because you believe in my ethos, and you want to support a small independent business.
You love steel bikes
You want a tailored experience, where you can pick from simple options based on different budgets.
We donate 30% of our profit to charity, the rest goes back into the business and paying for me to live (workshop dog goes through a lot of tennis balls)
What I build
I am keen to do frameset (frame & fork) builds because I would like to incorporate components you already own. If you have items you love and wish to be incorporated into the build please let me know and we will come up with a design that suits you.
Why do I ENCOURAGE complete builds TO BE hub gear or single speed?
I like the clean lines of a single speed, and you can mimic that with a hub gear
I believe bikes should be easy/low maintenance
Single-speed components and hub gears last longer
Whilst the initial investment on a hub gear is high, I would argue that it represents a saving over the life of the product. There are fewer disposable parts, fewer wearable parts, and less waste.
What if I want a bike with derailleurs?
Buy a frame and provide me with the components. I will offer you a discount on the frame build if you are providing me with components you already own.
Due to a number of factors in the bike industry, I can source groupsets, but it is frequently cheaper for you to purchase them from any number of large online retailers whose margins I cannot compete with.
If you book a time slot I am happy to talk through the groupset options you may have found or are considering.
I have a lovely set of wheels and some other parts I really love, can I use them?
Yes, as long as they work with the frame you have in mind then I will be happy to use them. There is a discount available for providing me with much loved parts (subject to them being fit for purpose).
