Okay, maybe building up your custom bike is a little more involved than the two step “You dream … we build” process. But just to give you an idea, here is the basic outline of what goes into all of our custom builds:

1. You Dream:
   1. Contact us with your intended application (like a retro-style commuter), your general requirements (like an all Campy build), and your budget (like a $1,000,000).
   2. We’ll create a detailed price quote based on your requirements, needs, and monetary criteria.  We’ll also leave some wiggle room for options, suggestions, and stuff you already have.
   3. We confirm, discuss, verify, and cross-check every detail.  This is usually the longest part of the process, but it ensures that the customer gets exactly what they want.
2. We Build:
   1. Once we have a deposit, we organize and order everything needed for build.  From this point, it is usually 7-10 days to a completed bike.
   2. We send photo updates of the build progress, make sure we address any important decisions, and get the final stamp of approval.
   3. Take a few Glamor Shots for our website.
   4. Carefully package and ship the bike via UPS to your destination.

So the obvious question is:  Why can’t you just go to your local bike shop (LBS) for all of this?

We feel that we work in a symbiotic relationship with your LBS.  We can provide a top-notch item-by-item build service, and your LBS can provide all the accessories, service, and local lore.  You can read more in our blog entry Renaissance Bicycles + Your LBS.  Basically, you get the best of both worlds.