Bike of the Day 25 Sep 2007 03:07 pm
Dermont’s Custom Carbon CX Machine
Here is the sister frameset to Croutch’s (posted a last week). Dermont’s custom True North Cycles frame is a softer construction. Like Croutch’s, the frame is full carbon, full custom CX specific geometry, stiffness and details. The frame has titanium inserts for the bottom bracket threads and headset cup pressing surfaces. The bike should be together and on the circuit for this weekend.
on 25 Sep 2007 at 4:16 pm 1.drew graham said …
All of these bikes are very pretty and I’m sure they are equal in functionality. How long does a frameset take to put together relative to other TN options of steel, titanium, etc? This question is (unfortunately) asked solely out of curiosity.
on 25 Sep 2007 at 7:13 pm 2.Dave said …
The carbon frames are, unfortunately, excessively labour intensive. As they are fully custom, all the joints have to be hand laid. The carbon frames take about 5 times the labour of the steel frames.
on 26 Sep 2007 at 6:53 am 3.Erik said …
will it make me as fast as the guy with the huge legs at the Hamilton Cross race…and what’s the warranty like regarding bunny-hopping?
just kidding
After seeing Andrew’s bike in person, these frames are true works of art and if it rides anything like my True North 29′er, I’m sold. Are there any limitations regarding painting it?
on 26 Sep 2007 at 7:15 am 4.Dave said …
No limitations on paint. I’ve been using just a waxed finish on the racer’s frames – as there is no paint on the carbon, you can’t chip or scratch it, and when you scuff it, you can just buff and polish it again. Plus, it is probably a good 100g lighter than wet paint! Sorry, we can’t help you with your leg size complex. ;) ;)
on 27 Oct 2007 at 4:07 pm 5.David Dermont said …
Andrew and I were talking today and agreed that there are no shortcomings to these frames. We couldn’t find any criticism. In fact the frame has turned it up a notch and has me searching for that perfect wheel and rubber combo. It just sweats speed. I am very happy.