Dream Bikes

The vogue in road cycling among venture capitalists, Silicon Valley techies and exercise enthusiasts has brought technological leaps, including the ease of electronic shifting and the stopping power of hydraulic disc brakes. But the state-of-the-art comes with the luxury of bespoke. You can cherry-pick among the same top brands of components (brakes, wheels, seats, gears, handlebars, etc.) that are set in stone with off-the-rack bikes. And where custom-made truly distinguishes itself is in a frame made just to fit you (no more sore back or sore arms) in the material of choice: super-strong, long-lasting and light titanium.
You start by choosing a maker that …