Baum v Cecil Walker?

HalienMade

Hi, a short story. I had a custom frame (& fit-out) done by CWC and was the worst bike I've ridden. Several years later, I'm still reminded every time I shave due the facial scar as a result of a 'face plant fall' when the rear wheel pulled out of the rear dropout (the old forward facing type) for the upteenth time.

The first experience of the problem was within 2 minutes of riding out of the shop for my first ride on the newby ($4500). Leigh (shop manager, sev years back) said that the skewers were a bit loose (but problem still happened even after he tightened the rear skewer)

Problem became obvious, as rear axle could not be seated fully in the drop out. I've not seen any other bikes with this problem, and could not get an explanation other than "it should be ok".

Shoes also always rubbed against the front wheel when turning at slow(ish) speeds. Very annoying to say the least!

Sold for parts (components) within six months!! Obviously, CWC did not give a damn and tried putting the problem on me! So be it !!

I have never shopped at CWC since, and 'word of mouth' is my consolation!

Nothwithstanding, I also have a Paconi badged frame (track) & is fine!

Comes down to the poor measuring and follow up service by CWC.