There are plenty of good reasons why customers considering a new bike should consider a custom build. Why settle for off-the-rack when you can specify every part of the bike to suits your tastes, desire, whims and budget?
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Custom Build Procedure
Initial discussion – Making sure your bike is suitable – for you!
We would initially discuss your intended use for the bike, to ensure that you are purchasing the correct style of bike. Whether you are new to cycling or a professional, we feel confident we can accommodate your requirements.
We draw from a large choice of good quality cycle manufacturers. We can combine off the peg or custom framesets from Colnago, Enigma, Kinesis, Felt, Look, Time & Orbea.
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Fitting – Making sure it will be comfortable - for you!
Making sure that your bike is going to fit you correctly is crucial if you are going to enjoy riding it. The way the bike fits you is determined by the correct positioning of the saddle and handlebars relative to the bottom bracket (or pedals).
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Your technician will want to know about your injury history and any discomfort you experience on the bike. We will be looking in detail as to how aspects of the bike’s current setup that could cause pain or discomfort including if you are migrating from another sport altogether.
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Interview
FUTURE GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS
We will also take into account any goals or aspirations you may have whether it be cycling Ride 100, triathlon, cycling up Ventoux or riding your first sportive.
INJURY / SPORTING HISTORY
Your technician will want to know about your injury history and any discomfort you experience on the bike. We will be looking in detail as to how aspects of the bike’s current setup that could cause pain or discomfort including if you are migrating from another sport altogether.
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Physical Assessment
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- Personal Meausurment: height, inside leg and shoulder width
- Your inseam will be measured to give a rough idea of saddle height and frame size
- Your shoulder width will be measured to ensure your handlebars are the correct width.
- Standing Posture evaluation, checking shoulders and anterior posterior pelvic and spinal-posture check
- Knee abduction and adduction check
- Feet measurement: length, arch length and width of each foot
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Range of Motion
Not everyone has the same flexibility needs or flexibility potential. Our flexibility potential is affected by genetics, gender, age, lifestyle, medical history, occupation, and, of course, type and level of physical activity. We will assess the flexibility in the hamstrings and gluteal muscles as well as checking for mobility around the hip including assessment for any leg length discrepancies.
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Cleat position/foot/arch-shape
The most vital interface for power and comfort - In cycling the leg's kinetic chain is closed by the pelvis/saddle contact at one end and by the shoe/pedal interface at the other. Your technician will devote a large part of the session aligning and balancing your foot/cleat position.
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Bike Measurements before fit and after fit
- saddle height
- reach
- layback
- crank length
- bar width
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Final assembly on your custom build bike fully accredited cycle mechanics
At Panagua Bikes we're basically bike loving nerds with grease under our nails. Our workshop is our heart and soul. This is not only where we build and repair bikes but also where we learn and spend late nights tinkering on our own bikes. We take great pride in our work and the challenge of keeping your bikes running safely and smoothly at reasonable cost. We love bikes and always treat them kindly when in our care.
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Want to know how we can help you?
We're happy to discuss your needs whatever the budget so please email info@panaguabikes.com for a no obligation chat.
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