You are reading a single comment by @Nick_S and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
-
Entry/exit points for internals are rough and the cable guides are a bit dodgy
Hopefully, the bike will ride nicely after all the thought you put into the geometry, but the level of finish seems disappointing for a custom-built frame, as @Tom13 found with his. I guess it could be tidied up and mudguard eyelets brazed on if you ever needed to get a respray in the future.
Nick_S-
you get what you pay for, and a custom frame for marino money is outrageously cheap. I have no idea how he brings the cost down so much. If i charged what he does to build a frame id make about 35p and hour.
-
Thanks, yes I'm hoping it'll ride nice and for the time being I'm happy enough to fit mudguards via P-clips
Biggles567
Rik_Van_Looy
Finish quality on powder coat and decals is top notch
Cable routing was specified on my original drawings so I’m happy with all that.
Entry/exit points for internals are rough and the cable guides are a bit dodgy (but I only have them on the stays so no drama)
My only gripes so far are that it’s a bit porky (nearly 3kg for a 59cm frame) and that he forgot the mudguard eyes on the rear dropouts.
Overall pretty happy as I wanted aggressive all-road geo that’s not too precious to commute on & lock up in town