Bicycle Design & Manufacture
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.