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This form is designed to help you think about all the options for your custom frame. It also facilitates the communication of your decisions to me. Not every option available is shown here. If you would like something that is not here in the form please write it in the comment area at the bottom or send an additional E-mail detailing your needs. Thick is happy to help you design your dream frame. You may also send drawings or sketches if you want a specific feature like the particular shape of a dropout or something like that.
  • Try to answer as much as you can to help me make the best bike for you.
  • If you do not know the best choice for you on a particular detail, leave the field blank and I will make the most appropriate choice later. If you make bad choices, don't worry I'll notice them and make sure you do too.
  • You can fill in as much or as little information as you want.
  • All linear measurements are to be in inches.
  • All angle measurements are to be in degrees.
  • All weight measurements are to be in pounds.

Thanks and have fun with it!
General Information
Select the primary use for this bike frame: If "other", please specify:
Select the secondary use of this bike frame: If "other", please specify:
Select your riding style:
Enter your weight in pounds: pounds
Enter your age: years old
Frame Geometry
Select wheel size
20" 24" 24" DH Rim 26" 26" DH Rim 24" rear x 26" front
Frame size: (Center to Top) inches

Measure from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the top tube.
Headtube angle: degrees

Measure the headtube angle in degrees off of a level floor.
Seat tube angle: degrees

Measure the seat angle in degrees off of a level floor.
Toptube Length: inches

Measure the toptube length from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube.
Minimum chainstay length: inches

Maximum chainstay length:
Measure the chainstay length from the center of the bottom bracket shell to the center of the rear axle.
Bottom bracket height: inches

Measure the bottom bracket height from the center of the bottom bracket shell to the surface of a level floor.
Wheelbase: inches

Measure the distance between the centers of the front and rear axles.
Frame Particulars
Select a seatstay configuration:

Example of box mono-seatstay Example of fastback seatstays
Select a chainstay configuration:

Example of box mono-chainstay Example of tube mono-chainstay
Do you want the headtube to pierce through the toptube?
YES NO
This is primarily an aesthetic choice and requires at least a 1 3/4inch toptube to pierce.
Do you want the headtube to pierce through the downtube?
YES NO
This is primarily an aesthetic choice and requires at least a 1 3/4inch downtube to pierce.
Do you want the seat tube to pierce through the toptube?
YES NO
This is primarily an aesthetic choice and requires the toptube to be at least a 1/4" larger than the seat tube.
Frame Tube Specifics Select the 4130 seamless chrome-moly tubes that you want for your frame.
Select a toptube OD (Outside Diameter):

Select a toptube wall thickness:
Select a downtube OD:

Select a downtube wall thickness:
Select a seat tube OD:

Seat tube size is 1/8" larger than the seat post size.
Select a seatstay OD or size:

As a rule: round tubes are available in most wall thicknesses, while rectangular tubes are usually only available in one or two different wall thicknesses.

Select a seatstay wall thickness:
Select a chainstay OD or size:

As a rule: round tubes are available in most wall thicknesses, while rectangular tubes are usually only available in one or two different wall thicknesses.

Select a chainstay wall thickness:

Select a Bottom Bracket Shell size/type:
Dropout Specifications
Select a dropout thickness
3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8"

3/16" dropouts should never see pegs while 1/4" and thicker are especially for pegs.
What size axle will you be using in the rear?
3/8" 14mm

If you want to use pegs you will also want the larger 14mm axles for strength.
Do you intend to use pegs on this frame?
YES NO

Bikes that will never see grinding will not need freewheel protecting dropouts.
Would you like built-in chain tensioners?
YES NO

Thick style welded-on tensioners push instead of pull and are designed for use with pegs.
MTB Info
Do you intend to use a front derailleur?
YES NO
Do you intend to use a rear derailleur?
YES NO

Rear derailleurs are not compatible with 14mm axles or pegs.
How much tire clearance do you need?
Measure the diameter of your wheel with the largest tire you plan to use and fully inflated. inches
Measure the maximum width of the largest tire you plan to use (fully inflated). inches
Brake Information
Select rear brake mount type
990 mounts V-Brake mounts Disk Mount No Brakes
Select rear brake location:
Select rear brake cable routing:
Other Misc. Information
Select a headtube size:
1" 1 1/8" 1 1/4" 1 1/2"
1 1/8 inch is most common threadless headset size. 1" is the old common size. 1 1/4" is almost never used any more. 1 1/2" is a newer oversize for extreme use bikes (DH).
Enter the head tube length: inches
Do you need extra headtube reinforcement to prevent ovalizing?
YES NO
Would you like an old school toptube standing platform?
YES NO
Check locations where you would like a gusset.
Headtube/Toptube Headtube/Downtube

These two gussets really help prolong the life of the frame so I suggest having them unless the rider/usage will be very light.
Do you plan to use right or left side drive?
Right Side (Normal) Left Side
The largest chain ring you intend to use: teeth
The fattest chain you intend to use: 3/32" 1/8" 3/16"

Powdercoat Finishing
Frames come Raw for no additional charge. A durable attractive powdercoat finish (except for Gloss Black) cost $90 extra. Gloss Black costs $75 extra. The process involves sandblasting, powdercoating and baking to give you an attractive and very durable finish. Much better than plain old auto paint and a hell of a lot better than a spraycan job. It is really worth the extra money. Check out some Color Samples

Additional Comments

If you have a lot to say, send an additional E-mail after you submit the form.
Your Personal Information
Full Name: * REQUIRED

Address: Apt#:

City/Town: State:

Zip Code:

Area Code: Phone #:

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Policies:
  1. Custom frames start at around $1100. If you are serious about ordering a frame you will also need to send a check made out to Christopher Beech for approximately half (at least $500) as a deposit.
  2. No frames or frame drawings will be started without a deposit.
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