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kimbo
09-02-2008, 01:21 PM
I'm looking for a local custom frame maker - or any suggestions on where I can go. Looking to get a steel frame SS 29er built.
Thanks-
bwsmithcom
09-02-2008, 01:27 PM
Peacock Groove is a local company that builds custom bikes. they are located in the Ivy Building in Minneapolis in the Seward neighborhood.

http://www.peacockgroove.com/
ibismojo2001
09-02-2008, 01:30 PM
Yeah Noren would be able to set you up at Peacock but also look into Bob Brown. He does some awesome frames.

http://www.bobbrowncycles.com/

Good luck!
Paul Swenson
09-02-2008, 01:52 PM
I heard of a company called Blonde Fabrication this weekend. Anyone know anything about them? http://blondefab.googlepages.com/
RiverRat
09-02-2008, 02:45 PM
Capricorn Bicycles are definitely worth checking into.

http://www.capricornbicycles.blogspot.com/
http://www.capricornbicycles.com/

Local, very custom, pretty new. Good stuff.
soupboy
09-02-2008, 02:46 PM
www.milltowncycles.com (http://www.milltowncycles.com) in Faribault. Ask for Gran' Puba Ben Witt. He collaborates with local metalsmith Mike Pofahl to create high end 29ers, 36ers and road bikes at very reasonable prices.

Tell him Soupboy sent ya.
At the Gates 2121
09-02-2008, 02:56 PM
www.milltowncycles.com (http://www.milltowncycles.com) in Faribault. Ask for Gran' Puba Ben Witt. He collaborates with local metalsmith Mike Pofahl to create high end 29ers, 36ers and road bikes at very reasonable prices.

Tell him Soupboy sent ya.

+ 1 my thoughts exactly
ibismojo2001
09-02-2008, 05:04 PM
I heard of a company called Blonde Fabrication this weekend. Anyone know anything about them? http://blondefab.googlepages.com/

Yeah, I've seen that 36er at Buck. I think he rides for Silver Cycling? Could be wrong though as I've been out with injury most of the race season this year.
akoykalbo
09-02-2008, 05:18 PM
you could try this also..

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/
RichZilla
09-02-2008, 08:42 PM
I heard of a company called Blonde Fabrication this weekend. Anyone know anything about them? http://blondefab.googlepages.com/

Yeah, I know this guy (Aaron) personally. Never bought a frame from him, but I haven't needed one yet.

Good guy. I'd recommend talking to him.
jumpman
09-03-2008, 12:34 AM
Not custom, but Surly is in Bloomington
soupboy
09-03-2008, 08:17 AM
Not custom, but Surly is in Bloomington

And their frames are from Taiwan.:p [I love mine]
Paul Swenson
09-03-2008, 09:15 AM
Yeah, I know this guy (Aaron) personally. Never bought a frame from him, but I haven't needed one yet.

Good guy. I'd recommend talking to him.

From the little I know apparently he's been doing quite a bit with CF lately.
kimbo
09-04-2008, 06:43 AM
i believe i'll be going with mike p... actually turns out i've got connections.
jumpman
09-05-2008, 11:55 PM
And their frames are from Taiwan.:p [I love mine]

I know, but I love my Monkey. I guess I can say that they are sort-of local