Most people have'nt heard of this small custom frame maker here in Austin, Texas. I just took delivery of my custom 29er and it's without the coolest bike I've ever owned and have have owned many bikes. Cody took the time to ride with me and allowed me to test several frames before we set the geometry. I've ridden 26 inch wheels all my life and tested several 29ers, which didn't impress me. I took one ride on a True Fab and it was like cheating. All the good things about 29ers without the downside. See attached for a look at the beauty and brawn that steel brings to the table.
Cody, Clark, Cole are enthusiasts. I really believe they do it for "the love of the game". I don't they're not making a ton of $ considering they're frames start at $1,100. If you want a "True" custom experience give Cody a call or stop by the shop for some great BS and maybe a beer.
Stans ZArch w/Chris King
SRAM XO
Hope Brakes
XT Crank
Hope Ceramic BB
Chris King Headset
Eriksen Ti Seat Post
Easton EC 90 Bars
Ergon Grips w/Magnesium ends
Fox RL 29 Shock
Kedna SB 8 (Rear) Maxis Crossmark (Front)
King Ti Cages
Nice looking 29er, I think it's cool he worked with you so closely to get the geometry dialed. Nice panels on the paint too.
Originally Posted by can't get right
Nice but I will keep the one I just got.
Coconino SS
Wow. Where's your mandatory, "check out my new bike and build!" thread. I really want to see a bunch more pictures of that thing without killing the OPs thread. That bike looks absolutely amazing.
VERY similar geo numbers to my Curtlo build. Out of curiousity, what are your measurements? Me - 6'2", 34.5" inseam. Always curious to see who gets put on a bike with these numbers...
If you're forced to buy a non-North Carolina brand ...like as some sort of court-ordered punishment or something... then I recommend giving True a call. ; )
Nice TF. Like the colors. Looks like it would be faster without all that gear stuff in the way out back Sounds like you had a great custom experience. Always a plus when going local.
Oh, and the Cococino is pretty bad-a$$ as well. Looks a lot like a blue Stoic posted this time last year. Love that top tube curve.
Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances. Benjamin Franklin
You mean this Cody? I've seen three of those frames and they all are awesome looking. Good people too - congrats on your new build. Considering how many miles Travis put on his you know that your True will be there for you a long time.
You mean this Cody? I've seen three of those frames and they all are awesome looking. Good people too - congrats on your new build. Considering how many miles Travis put on his you know that your True will be there for you a long time.
Yeah Matt we've been talking about that recently. For the longest time my bike(s) had been the ones "most hammered" on but I think Travis' now takes that honor. He's been running our 2nd rigid fork for almost 2 years now. In fact the DBT race that photo is from was a good test with all that fireroad bombing thru the mini-baby heads.
Dave's frame turned out very well and we are proud of it. Throughout the process I kept telling him that things don't always go as planned so be prepared for it. Sure enough, the powdercoater used the wrong color of gray and then my painter ended up in the hospital which delayed the finish by about 3 weeks. However, once it gets finished and then ridden all those nuances seem to melt away!
Thanks for the accolades guys, its not glamorous work and it can be very testing at times, but we (TF) have really enjoyed making frames for people. Seeing your own stuff on the trail, or getting an email about a TF spotted on the trail makes it all worth it!
Re my size. I'm 6'1" with a 33.5" inseam and a longer than normal torso.
Re the process. Regardless of the mis Qs and delays I would gladly go through this process again. In fact I like the powder quote better than the one I chose.
I talked with True when I was looking for a custom steel all day road bike. Really nice guys. I would highly consider them when looking for a custom builder!
I thought of that while riding my bicycle. ~ Albert Einstein on the theory of relativity
Hey tibb, saw you on Walnut this morning. Nice bike! Sorry, I was in the creepy truck slowly passing you on the main road. Had to explain to my friend who True Fab was.
Fit, momentum and compliance. The bike is stiff where it needs to be and compliant in the rear. If I run tire pressure between 28-32 lbs it feels like I have a full inch of travel. I've tried Carbon and aluminum 29ers and was not impressed. My bike has excellent power transfer, but no so stiff that it's uncomfortable on longer rides. The larger wheels give more confidence and better rolling momentum. Finally it's the first MTB that I've owned that fits me correctly, as I have an abnormally long torso.
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Originally Posted by can't get right
Sounds like you had a great custom experience. Always a plus when going local.
