27
Feb
Latest Builds:
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Category: NEWS
05
Feb
Properties of Steel:
Properties Of Steel: In recent years we have seen major advances in Steel tubing. Custom Built Steel frames can now be built almost as light as the lightest carbon frame. Steel is made mostly from iron and adding or subtracting ingredients when molten forms different types of steel. 4130 is an alloy steel known as […]
05
Feb
What Is The Bike For?
When you have decided to get a made to measure Frame – you should first decide what your intended usage will be. The Dimensions on a frame generally are: Top Tube & Seat tube lengths, Seat angle, Head angle / fork rake, Bottom bracket height / stand over height, It is important to understand that […]
17
Jan
Tubing Update
Nova Tubing (Including the New Internal Socket Lugs) is now available at the Bicycle Design Centre as an entry level alternative to our Reynolds and Columbus Built Frames. Reynolds Builds available in 631 and 853 We have also just taken delivery of our Columbus Spirit tubing (For Professional Road / Tri Frames) Nova Tubing available […]
26
Dec
Order Availability June / July 2013
Custom Frame Building: We have Bookings / Builds until the end of June 2013. We will continue to take Orders / Measurements / Design for New Frame Builds commencing in early July. We are closed June 10 to 14 (Schools Cycling Skills) – See our Facebook Page for latest updates ————– Frame Renovation / Re […]
14
Dec
Respray / Renovation
We offer a full Frame Respray and Renovation Service. Everything is possible from Single Colour painting to Full Custom Spraying. Full restoration of Steel frames (Including Replacing Tubes / Bottom Bracket Re Threading / Braze Ons etc). Carbon Frames are stripped by hand to base layer before painting (No harmful chemicals used in process) Repairs, […]
14
Dec
Performance Testing
At the Bicycle Design Centre we are primarily concerned with your ability to perform in your optimal Bike position. Using a combination of our Sizer Cycle, a Power Meter and a HRM, we will test you AFTER your Bike Fitting. All tests will be carried out by a qualified Cycling Ireland Coach with testing experience to […]
11
Dec
Custom Frame Building
Why Choose a Custom Frame. It is highly unlikely that the standard ‘Off The Peg’ frame can suit you and your riding style (No matter how expensive) Most experienced riders will try to offset this by investing in a good Bike Fitting – however your optimal position will still be limited by the Angles and […]
05
Dec
Custom Bike Fitting
We use the latest bike fitting technology and software from the US to take the ‘guesswork and opinion’ out of Bike Fitting. Using a combination of our Sizer Cycle, Fit Kit Systems Measuring Tools and Licensed Bicycle Design Software, we can guarantee the perfect Bike Fit for you. Once your Fit is complete , we […]
02
Jan
Introducing ARCANE
Introducing Our New Brand Name ARCANE – (Model Shown: Women Specific Design, Columbus Spirit Tubing, Size XXS). All Frames Built in the Bicycle Design Centre Workshop in Kildare, available in a range of Tubing (Including Carbon Rear End / Seat Tubes) and built to individual Customers Geometry & Size.