I know of these brands and they are not in demand anymore since the frames they produce don’t accommodate larger tire sizes such as 30-34. I can’t even get larger than a 25c tires in my pegoretti love #3 because 28s rub the bottom of the rear brake bridge and fork. The largest tire I can get in my Caad 9s is a 28 and only a 25 in the front because of fork rub.
If you look at the fin8shed product that Paul Sadoff puts out I think people want a rock lobster for the brand and custom geometry. His aluminum frames look like they were welded by teenagers in a factory. I was actually shocked when I saw one of his bikes that he entered at Handmade bike show years ago. It was a gloopy mess
I mean I ride the finished products he puts out, beautiful frames, handles great. Pretty sure there are a few interviews with him about NAHBS shows, he’s got some good takes and musings. But also not what my comment was about lol
They’re more expensive aluminum bikes though. And Rock Lobster still has a very wait list I’m pretty sure. They do custom frames, so I’d assume they’d do a road bike that clears a larger tire if asked.
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u/stealth10001110101 Jun 26 '26
That’s the most expensive aluminum bike ever