Suck Creek Cycle » Bianchi http://suckcreek.com bikes and friendly advice Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:17:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Custom Bicycle Consultation and Construction http://suckcreek.com/schwinn/2008/10/19/custom-bicycle-consultation-and-construction/ http://suckcreek.com/schwinn/2008/10/19/custom-bicycle-consultation-and-construction/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:29:02 +0000 Gilligan http://suckcreek.com/?p=331 While off-the-shelf bikes make sense for many riders in terms of fit and price, serious cyclists want a more personal relationship with their machine. Here at Suck Creek, we’ve been building custom bikes for our dedicated customers for over 10 years.

  1. We’ll use our Fit Kit expertise to get a good baseline of measurements for a frame and cockpit that will respond to your every input…
  2. We’ll discuss your riding style and terrain preferences…
  3. Then we’ll take you for a ride on our favorite trails or asphalt and get a little more info and insight into your skills and needs…

After we understand your physical and psychological needs, we’ll recommend frames from our many stock and custom vendors, then begin working on a budget for finishes, gruppo and components to round out your ride.

Retro Rides, Make-Overs and Commuter Cruisers

If you’re not in the market for a brand-spanking new bike, maybe we can interest you in a refurbished retro ride… you’ll see a lot of our retro fixies and commuter bikes around town… maybe you even have some old frames or parts you’d like to get rid of… let’s talk!

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Behold! il Nero Celeste:

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  • Early-80s Bianchi racing frame, Shimano 600 crank & headset donated by everyone’s favorite Chattanooga cycling couple, Daisy & Hugh.
  • Wheelset from a Bianchi Pista.
  • Cane Creek CrosStop lever working a Shimano 105 caliper.
  • Thomson seatpost from a Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association raffle. Flite Ti saddle resurfaced by the boy with heirloom leather.
  • Jamis cruiser bar (flipped), Syncros stem, Wellgo platform pedals and all other bits-n-pieces from the Suck Creek Cycle parts bin.

Now featured on Fixed Gear Gallery !

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