Just a quick update. I’ve ridden this bike enough to closely bond with it, but I took a brief vacation from it this last summer as I rode my rigid single speed almost exclusively. I’ve decided to change a few things: I’ve changed the rotors out to 6″ from the initial build with 8″ rotors; […]

In short, I’d say you nailed it. Yesterday was the virgin ride. It was 13 degrees out with a wind chill of zero….yeeouch! The ground was hard as a rock and as chewed up as I’ve ever seen it because of all the moisture we’ve had this winter. In case you don’t know, our trails […]

Custom geometry steel by Carl, 29’er wheels by George at Speedgoat, and the details from my LBS add up to the best hardtail ride one could experience. The welds and finish are impeccable, and the blend of tubing makes for a ride that is both stiff and compliant. Like the bike I rode in the […]

Hi Carl, Finally got the bike built up and got a few rides in. WOW, it rides just as I expected: comfortably upright but very stable and fast, quick-turning but smooth, and climbs like a goat. Everything went together perfectly, from the headset races to the brake calipers, building it up was a breeze. And […]

Got the bike out and flogged it for a bit today. The trails have finally dried out!!! Feel free to post in the Owner’s Gallery. I’m loving it, it’s got a snappy ride!

Carl & Loretta,I finally have the 29er frame built that I purchased back in March. I am attaching a few photos. The quality leaves something to be desired. I am experimenting with a new camera and I am very much a novice. I will send some better photos in the near future.The initial setup is […]

I was a little overwhelmed when I started the process of finding a custom frame builder. So many reviews and opinions out there, who would I pick? Being a research nut freak, I made a list of 3 builders that I wanted to interview. Carl was first in line. Our conversation was very casual and […]

Hi Carl I have been trying to get some pictures over to you, but life is just so busy. It took awhile to build up the 29er, but I finally did a couple months ago. I really like it alot-it handles sweet, fits well, and does roll like crazy. Any of the concerns I had […]