Prototype bike builds locally?

[FortyFiveInd]

Hey guys,

 

I'm very keen to get a prototype steel full-suspension frame manufactured locally.

Can anyone possibly point me to a company or individual that can do one-off prototype steel frames?

My design is sorted, but since traveling abroad at the moment is off limits, I want to get going locally and if it works as planned, will work on scaling production.

 

Yes, this is a new profile. Yes, I am a hub regular, but this is a stand alone venture.

 

Thanks

[100Tours]

Random thoughts - 

 

There was a guy on the hub previously offering to 3D print your frame in Titanium. Not steel, but that might be an option for a prototype.

Pyga must have a shop in PMB that understands how to put a MTB prototype together.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Try Calculus bikes in Hermanus.

They do brilliant work in titanium .

[Kalahari Vegmot]

Mercer?

 

http://mercerbikes.co.za/

[Me rida my bicycle]

Was just about to say Mercer. David's work are works of art if I had the money I would have one.

Edited June 10, 2020 by Me rida my bicycle

[EddieV]

Mercer?

 

http://mercerbikes.co.za/

 

I have a frame going to him this week too for some modifications 

[hansolo]

I don't think Calculus bikes does any actual local manufacturing, your best bet might be Mercer. 

 

Edit:

As I was busy posting the other Mercer suggestions came through.

Edited June 10, 2020 by hansolo

[Yyyy]

What would the general cost be for a bespoke frame to be built by either Calculus or Mercer?

Edited June 10, 2020 by YaseenEnos

[nox1111]

maybe op can go Bamboo - should be easy at home...

[Bos]

Go the Pole way... CNC the thing out of two blocks of alu & screw it together. 

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Mercer?

 

http://mercerbikes.co.za/

Forgot about Mercer . Good suggestion

[droo]

Go the Pole way... CNC the thing out of two blocks of alu & screw it together. 

 

You're gonna need a large bed...

 

OP - Dave Mercer. He's got quite a waiting list, but will be worth it.

[Bos]

You're gonna need a large bed...

 

OP - Dave Mercer. He's got quite a waiting list, but will be worth it.

 A full sus brother. Main triangle is your largest part which is about 700x650mm easy! besides, you can have some crude pre-prods routed at a CNC router service out of marine ply to check everything is perfect. But thats just me

 

Or go home build.. like Isak Leivsson is rocking a hand-built DH bike at Wind Rock last weekend.

[Bos]

There she is. Cant say its pretty

[MORNE]

You're gonna need a large bed...

 

OP - Dave Mercer. He's got quite a waiting list, but will be worth it.

cnc bed orrrrrrrr..............

 

...large bed so that it can sleep next to you under the covers? (which would be totally understandable with THAT pole bike )

[Shebeen]

Dunno if this is an option

 

https://dutoitcycles.co.za/custom-du-toit-cycles/