Framework Bicycles Review: Insane Precision

“The only parameters that matter, are yours.” – Framework Bicycles

“The heart of our process is a deeply integrated CAD/CAM system which links a parametric model of your bike to our CNC mills to carve with precision not possible from the competition.” – Framework Bicycles

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“This means that from the moment we understand your ideal geometry and riding goals, we can design a fully bespoke and editable model within minutes and iterate on it rapidly.”

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew reviews the CNC alloy & carbon masterpiece that is the Framework Bicycles custom gravel bike.

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Continued from Above:

Precision that isn’t Run of the Mill

“Our aerospace-certified CNC background allows us to take processes trusted in industries with the highest expectation of accuracy and scale them to craft your bicycle and components from scratch, fast.”

Bearings that Start aligned, Stay aligned

“Most headset cups and bottom brackets are manufactured in a way that gets the job done, but are bound to necessitate performance compromises or fail. Usually both.Our frames do away with both in favour of bearing interfaces machined directly into our frames. We achieve stiff, low resistance bearing assemblies that directly translate to more power transfer, less weight and less bearing maintenance.”

One Piece to Rule Them All

“Both our head tube and bottom bracket shell employ a single piece, machined bearing race to ensure exact, consistent alignment of the bearings we use. In the case of our head tube, a custom integrated cable management cap keeps the entire assembly clean. When pairing your frame with our custom cranksets we can guarantee no-headache axial preload.”

Aerospace Aluminium: 7075-T6

“It’s a term that’s thrown around a lot. But our lugs are made from aluminum sourced from traceable aerospace mills, so we stand by its quality. On top of that, its grain structure & tempering make it ideal for the conditions our bikes are destined to be used in.”

Filament-Wound Carbon Fiber

“Winding our tubes in-house allows for unfettered control over fiber selection, orientation, profile, resin and ultimately, for you – control over how your bike responds to your input. We’re not limited by off-the shelf weaves and pre-preg resins that lead to one-size fits all framesets.”

The Beads that Bind

“Joined with aircraft grade resins that meet standards unheard of 10+ years ago and microspheres that ensure perfect centring, alignment and protect against galvanic corrosion.”

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Limitless Finishes

“Our frames are finished to celebrate the materials that go into them as standard, and on close inspection one can see the process involved. We think it’s beautiful and it’s part of what makes our bikes truly unique.”

“We offer custom engraving details on every frame that leaves the workshop – and of course if your heart desires a finish we don’t offer, we can likely help you make anything happen, with access to some of the best finish shops in the country.”