Comments on: Dermont’s Custom Carbon CX Machine

By: David Dermont

David Dermont — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:07:37 +0000

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.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:15:34 +0000

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. ;) ;)

By: Erik

Erik — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:53:08 +0000

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?

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:13:32 +0000

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.

By: drew graham

drew graham — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:16:59 +0000

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.