FortyFiveInd Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 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 Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 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 Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Try Calculus bikes in Hermanus.They do brilliant work in titanium .
Me rida my bicycle Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Was just about to say Mercer. David's work are works of art if I had the money I would have one.
EddieV Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Mercer? http://mercerbikes.co.za/ I have a frame going to him this week too for some modifications
hansolo Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 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.
Yyyy Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 What would the general cost be for a bespoke frame to be built by either Calculus or Mercer?
Bos Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Go the Pole way... CNC the thing out of two blocks of alu & screw it together.
Prince Albert Cycles Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Mercer? http://mercerbikes.co.za/Forgot about Mercer . Good suggestion
droo Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 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 Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 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.
MORNE Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 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 Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Dunno if this is an option https://dutoitcycles.co.za/custom-du-toit-cycles/
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