>From England in my opinion was a KOF Longstaff Custom Cycles. They had some great frames including a touring model and prices were in low 1000's. Anyone have 1st hand experience with one of their Cycles? Like to hear. " Longstaff Custom Cycles Longstaff Cycles started out in 1980 as a one man operation, working from a garden building. The quality of the workmanship quickly established the company's reputation as the Uk s leading frame builders, capable of producing any type of frame, aided by the engineering background of company founder George Longstaff. All frames are designed and hand built in our own workshops here in Staffordshire, England. We build frames for all types of purposes, from bikes frames for professional racing, through to expedition tandems that tour the world for three years! As audax riding becomes ever more popular, so is the demand for audax frames, whether classic level top tube style, compact or custom.
We are the only manufacturer of custom lightweight tricycles and tandem trikes. These are built for competition, touring or recreational use, and have even played a huge part in assisting disabled riders cycle after illness or accident. This has extended to supplying trikes to the Canadian, Australian and UK Paralympic riders. In the case of the Australian rider, bronze and gold medals were won.
We are equally well known for custom tandems and will build everything from racing to 26" wheel off road touring . Our audax frames have been awarded various accolades in the UK, noticeably the 1st 10/10 product review in Cycling +, Distance touring Bike of the year 2004, but probably what speaks the most is having loyal customers who originally had their bikes made by one man in his garage, still with us 25 years later. In that 25 years we have only made 2600 frames but they can be found across the globe being ridden by true cyclists who appreciate individual craftsmanship and a dedication to being the best.
Albert Street Chesterton Newcastle-u-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 7JF UK 01782 561966 "
Charles Nighbor
Walnut Creek, CA