Practically everybody wants to feel that they are an individual, and to have their own particular needs met, whether they are a road biker or a mountain biker. So whether you want customization or custom-built, there’s a bike out there for you.
If you’re thinking of getting a custom-made mountain bike, there are several factors you have to take into consideration.
Frankly, the typical weekend biker doesn’t really need a custom-made bike. As long as you buy your bike at a bike store where they can get you fitted properly, you’ll do just fine.
But for really serious bikers to whom speed is all – the professionals and the dedicated amateurs, the customized bike is something to consider.
Custom- Built vs Customization
The terminology of “customization” can be confusing. People use the words interchangeably, when really they are two different things.
A customized bike is one that takes an off -the-shelf frame, and puts on the seat you want, a stem of the correct height, a crankset with pedals you can reach easily, etc.
A custom-built bike is one in which the frame itself is built exactly to you...