Q: What are the differences between the ‘Custom’ and ‘Semi-Custom’ Design/Build Programs?

A: To serve the needs of as many cycling enthusiasts as possible we have developed two processes for ordering Ti Cycles custom frames in our Design/Build Program. The frame design process, materials, build process, and finishing are the same for both programs. We start with you - your fit, riding style, and intended use - then develop a frame and/or fork design.

Custom frames can be designed for any application and are handbuilt in-house. Semi-custom frame designs are more limited in variety and are constructed in titanium only, handbuilt by a trusted partner.

CUSTOM FRAMES

  • Designed, Engineered, Finished by Ti Cycles in Portland; built from the ground up by Ti Cycles in Portland

  • Titanium or Steel construction

  • Ti Cycles custom design for any application, sizing fit to you

    • Race

    • Road

    • MTB

    • Gravel

    • Touring

    • Pinion

    • Tandem

    • Trike

    • Adaptive

    • etc.

  • Ti Cycles fitting included

  • Custom Titanium bikes are constructed from Reynolds, Paragon Machine Works, and TiCycleTubes 3/2.5 custom blended tube set

  • Custom Steel frames are constructed from a custom blend

  • Delivery: ~12 months from finalized order

 

SEMI-CUSTOM TITANIUM FRAMES

  • Designed, Engineered, Finished by Ti Cycles in Portland; welded by a trusted subcontractor

  • Titanium construction

  • Ti Cycles custom design for many applications, sizing fit to you

  • Often templated off of an existing model/platform with changes made as needed for fit and application

    • E-bikes (some)

    • Gravel

    • Road

    • Gravel

    • Pinion

    • MTB

    • CX

    • etc.

  • Ti Cycles fitting included

  • Semi-custom frames are constructed from TiCycletubes 3/2.5 custom blended tube set

  • Delivery: ~20+ weeks from finalized order

PRICING, DELIVERY & SPECIFICS

Every Design/Build project is unique. Pricing guidelines reflect a starting point for a base model, with final totals depending on complexity, materials, and time required to complete a build.

Delivery times reflect our general turnaround, please confirm at the time of the order.

All deposits are non-refundable. All custom and semi-custom frame orders require complete pre-payment as a deposit toward the final build.

All Custom and Semi-Custom sales are final. There are no returns on custom products and work. Please order carefully and accordingly.