ted wojcik

[no-throttle]

Does anyone have contact info for ted wojcik....
is he still buidling bikes??

[If_Rider]

I did a quick search and found this thread with a link to an MTBR thread with contact info for Ted...

http://www.nemba.org/NEMBAforum/index.php?board=8;action=display;threadid=5232;sta rt=0

[minkhiller]

Ooops, his site is gone.

[ArmOnFire]

There is a guy on this Forum, Steve C I believe, that bought the shop, and Ted is still building frames, unless there is something new that happened.

The website is gone, hmmm.... ???

[C.P.]

I have Ted's latest contact info:

He is most certainly back in the framebuilding gig fulltime:

6 Gigante Drive
Hampstead, NH.
03841
(603) 329-8057

He checks email here: codywojcik@verizon.net

He also visits this forum: http://www.nemba.org/NEMBAforum/index.php?board=8&action=viewprofile&user=ted+wojc ik

He has added a few designs to his bag of tricks, but is mostly still doing custom steel bicycles. Some of his offerings for 06 include a new 5+5 mtn bike, a full carbon road bike, a steel/carbon stayed roadie, a 29er, and of course his bread and butter is cyclocross frames and hardtail mtn bikes. Word has it he'll be coming out with a fully decked out touring roadie this year too. it's definitly worth a stop by his workshop to have a chat if you can get to Hampstead NH. He works best with a phone call, leave a detailed message, he'll call you back...

[SteveC]

There is a guy on this Forum, Steve C I believe, that bought the shop, and Ted is still building frames, unless there is something new that happened.

The website is gone, hmmm.... ???

I would be so honored to be associated financially with the bikemaster himself, but unfortunately that is just a rumour.....a good one, though....... ;D ;D ;D
I will go get a new lottery ticket.....
SC

[ted wojcik]

Hi,

I ain't dead yet. I'm still making frames and I'm celebrating 25 years this year. I'm getting ready to announce an unbelievable deal for NEMBA members this spring. 10 years ago, I was the first in the industry to be a major sponsor of NEMBA ($1000+) and I want to renew my commitment to NEMBa by making available 15 frames at a very low price. Hardtails, 26" wheel, 29" wheel, and single speed for $795 and $1295 for the new 5X5 Dual, the Solution. I will give $100 from each of these frames to NEMBA. Frames must be ordered and paid for by March 31st. Help Nemba and get yourself what some feel is the best steel frame for New England type trails. I may be reached at 603-329-8057. Check www.tedwojcikbicycles.com.

Ted

[SteveC]

A Super deal for a Super Bike! I'd like to have one of each of all the frames.......
I love that 5x5, my hardtail's getting dusty.......
SC

[Slider]

Ted,

I'm recently off the idea of a Ridge type big hit hardtail, and thinking comfy is the way to go for an aging guy like me. I am comparing the 5x5 to a Seven Duo. Now, weight is not a big consideration for me, but I would like to what the frame weight for a bike appropriate to my 6'1" height would be.

Your sizing chart shows a huge range. Will you really make all those sizes? Can you take input on sizing preference from a customer?

The deal sounds unbeatable, so take these as questions from a genuine prospect.

Slider

[ted wojcik]

Hi Slider,

The Solution is a new frame so we can start with a clean sheet of paper. I can't tell you how much it will weigh because I haven't made all sizes yet, but I'm not known to make heavy bikes. Give me a call and lets talk.

Ted

[BadDNA]

Ted, I don't know if I'm the first to notice this or point it out, but when I try and view your site in a Mozilla based web browser (Firefox) the menu bar at the top of the page is missing. It displays fine in Internet Explorer though. Just thought you'd like to know.

[C.P.]

Ted, I don't know if I'm the first to notice this or point it out, but when I try and view your site in a Mozilla based web browser (Firefox) the menu bar at the top of the page is missing. It displays fine in Internet Explorer though. Just thought you'd like to know.

Yes, me too (running mozilla on a MAC-OSX) - okay at work though.

[SteveC]

http://G:\DCIM\100OLYMP\PB240143.JPG

[ArmOnFire]

FIREFOX users!

Get the "IE view 1.2.7" extension (Tools-->Extensions-->Get More Extensions)

This will open the non-firefox friendly sites in Internet Explorer.

[BadDNA]

I've already got IE Tabs for firefox, but that's not really my point nor do I see it as a valid solution. For a site to be usable by anybody it really should be browser independent. Just my $.02 though take it for what it's worth.

[ArmOnFire]

I've already got IE Tabs for firefox, but that's not really my point nor do I see it as a valid solution. For a site to be usable by anybody it really should be browser independent. Just my $.02 though take it for what it's worth.


I agree with you totally, and do not want to de-rail this thread, but....
Firefox accounts for about 5% of the net. I wish it were more, because IE has so many other issues for web developers, the fixes sometimes cause issues on Firefox.

BTW, how do you like the date here?

[MMcG]

Hi,

I ain't dead yet. I'm still making frames and I'm celebrating 25 years this year. I'm getting ready to announce an unbelievable deal for NEMBA members this spring. 10 years ago, I was the first in the industry to be a major sponsor of NEMBA ($1000+) and I want to renew my commitment to NEMBa by making available 15 frames at a very low price. Hardtails, 26" wheel, 29" wheel, and single speed for $795 and $1295 for the new 5X5 Dual, the Solution. I will give $100 from each of these frames to NEMBA. Frames must be ordered and paid for by March 31st. Help Nemba and get yourself what some feel is the best steel frame for New England type trails. I may be reached at 603-329-8057. Check www.tedwojcikbicycles.com.

Ted


Holy Crap this is cool as hell!!! What an awesome gesture!!

If only I had the money available. I might have to have a an ebay garage sale of some sorts to raise the cash for a Ted Hardtail 29er.

[MMcG]

Oh yeah and Ted,

can you shed some light on size ranges and geometry numbers for your 29er hardtail frames??

[ted wojcik]

Hi Guys,

I have always thought of my business as selling custom frames and not t-shirts, that is why I never had sm, med, lrg, and xlarge. So there is virtually any size you want available. All my frames start with a CAD drawing and sizes listed relate to a drawing that is in my data base for comparison. My jigs are adjustable, let me know what size you want and if it's not to weird, that's what I'll make for you. I try not to make anything really weird because it may pass on to someone else and I don't want to be known for doing something that didn't work.

Ted

[BadDNA]

Holy Crap this is cool as hell!!! What an awesome gesture!!

If only I had the money available. I might have to have a an ebay garage sale of some sorts to raise the cash for a Ted Hardtail 29er.


Yeah, I wish I could swing that as well, only mine would be a 5x5 Solution.

How about organ donation... ???

[SteveC]

Holy Crap this is cool as hell!!! What an awesome gesture!!

If only I had the money available. I might have to have a an ebay garage sale of some sorts to raise the cash for a Ted Hardtail 29er.


Yeah, I wish I could swing that as well, only mine would be a 5x5 Solution.


Maybe you should test-ride it! it may well be The Solution!
Let me know if you wanna try it.......
Steve

[Slider]

OK, Ted. Tax return means ready to go! I left you a voice mail. Let's talk!!

Slider

[MMcG]

OK, Ted. Tax return means ready to go! I left you a voice mail. Let's talk!!

Slider


oooh Baby - what's in the works Slider?

care to leave some hints?

[Slider]

5x5 Solution. Gave up on the Ridge - I'm old now and need some cush. Gave up on the Seven - I'm old now, and need some cash. ;D

It is gonna take me a while to build it, though. I can scavenge the brakes and wheels off my Giant NRS, and things like shifters and levers. Not sure if the BB will match, but hopefully the cranks will.

But I want a nice fork, and that's another $600 minimum. That'll take some time.

So, now available, Giant NRS1. 2001, but with only a years worth of use. All bearings are tight. It does have a few dents, but no structural damage. I will consider including the Rock shox SID (SL?), too. Any offer considered!!!!

Slider

[MMcG]

5x5 Solution. Gave up on the Ridge - I'm old now and need some cush. Gave up on the Seven - I'm old now, and need some cash. ;D

It is gonna take me a while to build it, though. I can scavenge the brakes and wheels off my Giant NRS, and things like shifters and levers. Not sure if the BB will match, but hopefully the cranks will.

But I want a nice fork, and that's another $600 minimum. That'll take some time.

So, now available, Giant NRS1. 2001, but with only a years worth of use. All bearings are tight. It does have a few dents, but no structural damage. I will consider including the Rock shox SID (SL?), too. Any offer considered!!!!

Slider


Congrats on the Solution! Hope it works amazingly well for you.

You should be able to get a great fork to match the rear travel for under $600.

[nhiker]

So, now available, Giant NRS1. 2001, but with only a years worth of use. All bearings are tight. It does have a few dents, but no structural damage. I will consider including the Rock shox SID (SL?), too. Any offer considered!!!!

Slider

Slider maybe I missed it ...what size is the frame?

[Slider]

It is an XL, maybe equating to a 20.5 or so. PM me if you want any more info. I plan to take some pix and sell it more aggressively soon, but NEMBA forum members get first shot. Meanwhile, my avatar shows it in action.

I bought the NRS while waiting for my Dean to get some repairs done by the manufacturer, and then went back to the Dean as primary wheels once it was fixed. That is why, cumulatively, it has maybe a season on it.

I talked to Ted W. today, and plan to drive to the NH shop in a couple of weeks so he can take some measurements, etc. This is an amazing deal - a custom steel fully by a skilled craftsman, for a bargain basement price. He said he bought out the tubing stock of a frame-maker wannabee that never got going, for cheap. As a long time NEMBA supporter, he is spreading the wealth in these parts first. Step up soon if you are on the fence!

Slider

[MMcG]

I talked to Ted W. today, and plan to drive to the NH shop in a couple of weeks so he can take some measurements, etc. This is an amazing deal - a custom steel fully by a skilled craftsman, for a bargain basement price. He said he bought out the tubing stock of a frame-maker wannabee that never got going, for cheap. As a long time NEMBA supporter, he is spreading the wealth in these parts first. Step up soon if you are on the fence!

Slider




Slider - keep the forum updated on your experience working with Ted on your new Solution frame. It will be a cool read for sure. 8)

[Slider]

Definitely. I am really looking forward to seeing the shop, but even more to being involved in the sizing and design process. My Dean is setup to fit me nicely, but uses lots of headset spacers and a setback post. It will be a template for what feels good, but the result will a better fit and fewer compromise fixes.

For the fork, I'm thinking Marzocchi, since they've been bulltproof for me in the past. Maybe an All Mountain, but I haven't really done the research yet. Bang for buck will be important. Any input is wlecomed.

I will keep you up to date!

Slider

[catbbq]

Definitely. I am really looking forward to seeing the shop, but even more to being involved in the sizing and design process. My Dean is setup to fit me nicely, but uses lots of headset spacers and a setback post. It will be a template for what feels good, but the result will a better fit and fewer compromise fixes.

For the fork, I'm thinking Marzocchi, since they've been bulltproof for me in the past. Maybe an All Mountain, but I haven't really done the research yet. Bang for buck will be important. Any input is wlecomed.

I will keep you up to date!

Slider


What are you looking at for the bottom line? And you going with all new parts?

[Slider]

Generally, anything I can scavenge off the NRS goes on. If you mean the fork, anything good, in good shape, with 5" of travel will be considered. Used is fine by me, but I want something nice for this frame.

I can't shop for used yet, not before I know how much steerer I'll need.

Got something?

Slider

[MMcG]

Definitely. I am really looking forward to seeing the shop, but even more to being involved in the sizing and design process. My Dean is setup to fit me nicely, but uses lots of headset spacers and a setback post. It will be a template for what feels good, but the result will a better fit and fewer compromise fixes.

For the fork, I'm thinking Marzocchi, since they've been bulltproof for me in the past. Maybe an All Mountain, but I haven't really done the research yet. Bang for buck will be important. Any input is wlecomed.

I will keep you up to date!

Slider


this might do the trick fork wise:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=20711&estore_ID=115

Also it might be helpful to know which fork you plan on using when designing the geometry of the bike as some forks tend to be taller than others. Zokes vs. Fox forks for example with the Zokes traditionally being much taller for similar or same amounts of travel.

[Quo Fan]

I have an All Mountain 1 and have been abusing it for almost a year. It has held up well, and after all this time, I'm only now beginning to think about a rebuild on the fork. It seems to get better and better each time I ride it.

[Slider]

The All Mountain SL is exactly what I had in mind. I'm surprised to see that Performance/Supergo/Nashbar is the price leader on anything. I thought they were buying up the competition to drive the prices up. Figured I'd have to go to Cambria or whatever, but that is a great price.

But I can't squeeze out another $400 now. The tax return covered the frame, and a new washer dryer. Know of any small hospitals/mutiple office dental practices/medium sized manufacturers that need to outsource a few hundred hours of IT support? ;D

Slider

[ilikebikes]

New washer and dryer!!!

Was getting nowhere in my bargaining for the tax return money... I bet if I throw a washer and dryer into the deal - I'll be able to role a new Solution into the mix!

Gotta love Ted's bikes - gotta love forums for ideas!

[Slider]

It wasn't quite an even trade from my mife's POV. She says the W/D is an "us" gift. And the reduction in energy expenses should help the bike fund grow again. So she's holding out for an imported pocketbook. A hunk of leather for damn near what the fork would cost!

Off to Ted's shop on Saturday. I'll post about that next weekend. Gotta remember to take the camera. Some pre-frame shots of the actual tubing used in my bike would be cool.

Slider

[MMcG]

It wasn't quite an even trade from my mife's POV. She says the W/D is an "us" gift. And the reduction in energy expenses should help the bike fund grow again. So she's holding out for an imported pocketbook. A hunk of leather for damn near what the fork would cost!

Off to Ted's shop on Saturday. I'll post about that next weekend. Gotta remember to take the camera. Some pre-frame shots of the actual tubing used in my bike would be cool.

Slider




please do take photos if you are able to do so!

[ilikebikes]

Sounds like your wife is a player of the game as well! Give her the pocket book - get your bike... order a fork, bury the expense and tell her it came with the bike!




It wasn't quite an even trade from my mife's POV. She says the W/D is an "us" gift. And the reduction in energy expenses should help the bike fund grow again. So she's holding out for an imported pocketbook. A hunk of leather for damn near what the fork would cost!

Off to Ted's shop on Saturday. I'll post about that next weekend. Gotta remember to take the camera. Some pre-frame shots of the actual tubing used in my bike would be cool.

Slider

[Slider]

She does the books. There is a small slush find on the side that takes a while to accumulate. Working on that.... ;)

Slider

[SteveC]

I have to say, sadly, that the Solution demo bike is back at Ted's shop. I hadda blast on it, and anyone who's remotely interested in a new bike should arrange to take it out for a ride......
SteveC

[pk]

More Ted Buzz on mtbr :o

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=164179

pk

[Slider]

I think there are few people on this forum that would not have a couple of hours spent designing your own bike frame with a master builder.at or near the top of their list of the best ways to spend a Saturday afternoon. Try it sometime.

Ted is a cool dude, as the posts elsewhere mention. The shop is small, and he works on one bike at a time, basically. The CAD stuff really just helps him figure out the angles and tube lengths. Ted is the CAM part, since there’s no CNC. Which means the bike is truly handmade, not some sort of cyber hybrid, and every one is unique, especially when you consider the few hundred color options. You will NOT see your bike coming at you on the trail.

I opted out of the bake-hardened paint option, since shipping it out would add several weeks to the delivery date. Nice choice if you are patient though. Ted says it makes the finish very chip resistant.

He took a few measurements of the Dean, and we talked a bit about what I liked and didn’t like about it. I mentioned my arthritis and the fact that taking some stress off my hands and arms would be good. He noted all the headset spacers, and all the exposed seatpost. I took a close look at the rear tire clearance on the demo, since I plan to run at least a 2.4. No problem, and bigger will probably work, too.

Surprisingly, compared to the Dean, the chainstay length will only grow by about 1/8 inch even with the linkage in there. The front triangle will have a longer top tube and I’ll most likely run a shorter, flatter handlebar stem. I will sit back further relative to the front wheel than on the Dean, which should make the steeps a lot less scary.

Next step, I get a CAD diagram for final approval. Ted mentioned being a little annoyed that someone elsewhere posted his on the net. He’s worked for decades figuring out the angles, and that made his intellectual property just a little too easy to copy. Don’t expect to see mine!

Gotta find the fork funds anyway, so the ETD of 8+ weeks is no problem. I am psyched!!

Pix soon, when I find someplace to host ‘em.

Slider

[ArmOnFire]

I saw the thread on the other forum where the guy posted the CAD drawing, and wondered if Ted approved that, just for the reason you mentioned.

The guy was getting one of those stupid 29er singlespeeds.
;)


-Dan

[Slider]

I got a pic of that guy's frame, pre-welded, on the jig. We had the 29" discussion, too. He agreed with me about the downside of more rotating mass, the gyroscpe effect in transitions, and generally slower turning. Talked about the upside, too, but it isn't for me. As a manufacturer, you gotta make what sells...

Slider

[C.P.]

Nice. I too saw that CAD drawing on MTBR, and the first thought was WTF!...no respect.

[steve_b]

The All Mountain SL is exactly what I had in mind. I'm surprised to see that Performance/Supergo/Nashbar is the price leader on anything. I thought they were buying up the competition to drive the prices up. Figured I'd have to go to Cambria or whatever, but that is a great price.

But I can't squeeze out another $400 now. The tax return covered the frame, and a new washer dryer. Know of any small hospitals/mutiple office dental practices/medium sized manufacturers that need to outsource a few hundred hours of IT support? ;D

Slider


One more to consider for $100 less:

http://www.greenfishsports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=675

[Slider]

Nice price, but I think I'll hold out for the Zoke. The one I have has lots of reliable rides under its belt.

Slider

[Slider]

A few pix from Ted's shop.

Here's the demo Steve C returned. Too small for me to appreciate on a ride, but it was useful for me to see that the BB suspension pivot is beefy, my main concern. The needle bearings ride outside a standard BB, and there's a zerk fitting to let you purge any dirt regularly.

[Slider]

Ted takes care of his own creations, of course, but also works on lots of Fat Chances, IFs and Serottas under some sort of arrangement with the remains of those companies. He strips them, fixes any frame issues, and has them repainted to look absolutely brand new.

[Slider]

Here's an eventual SS 29'er on the jig. It was the only "in process" bike in the shop.

[Slider]

Here's a vintage Ted from the early days. I am sure it will look new again someday. Maybe it deserves a home next to Bdee's Schwinn at the First Flight Bikes Museum.

[ekoostick]

Well kind of a random first post for me on this forum but I wanted to come out and apologize to Ted and to anyone else who I offended/hurt. I was so excited about getting a Ted that I was on cloud nine and wasn't thinking. I did post my CAD drawing on MTBR not really thinking I was doing any harm and now I feel really bad about it. I took it down when a member of MTBR brought me to my senses. I didn't think I was doing anything wrong and wasn't trying to share Ted's secrets with anyone but since it was my first custom frame I wanted to get some opinions on geometry to make sure everything was correct (which it turned out was a good idea on my part but I went about it wrong). I am very sorry and will not do something like this again until I have the artists permission.

-Keith Cunningham

edit: Slider those are some great pictures and capture some of the magic of Ted's little shop. Thanks for sharing them!

[Slider]

Don't worry too much about it, Keith. Ted wasn't happy, but he said "Hey, it ishis frame." Since the pic is down, there was no real harm done.

I know about the excitement thing! I'm already scheming to get new parts instead of the recycled bits off the NRS. Maybe I can sell all Ted's specs on the black market somewhere.

;D ;D

Slider

[MMcG]

Here's an eventual SS 29'er on the jig. It was the only "in process" bike in the shop.


did he say what kind of tubing he's using on that 29er frame?

Thanks for sharing the photos.

Tell us more about what you and Ted discussed and what questions he asked and what measurments he took etc. etc. to fit you to your frame.

[Slider]

did he say what kind of tubing he's using on that 29er frame?

Tell us more about what you and Ted discussed and what questions he asked and what measurments he took etc. etc. to fit you to your frame.


He did mention the tubing, and I saw a couple of cases in the shop, but didn’t write it down. He described it as one of the newer, harder alloys. Since I was in no position to argue any tubing’s merits over any other’s, and since he has more experience than anyone else I’m ever likely to meet, I was perfectly happy to take his recommendations as gospel. I’ll ask for more info when I talk with him again.

The sizing process was more informal than you might have imagined. He took measurements of the Dean’s chainstays, BB height, seat/pedal length, and more, but I was in the shop snapping pix during some of the time he was measuring things.

He uses a set of formulas that one of the Italian companies published as a reference work a while ago. He starts with those assumptions about angles and lengths, then works from there to customize the fit. I was specific about preferring quicker steering to lots of rake, a longer seat/bar relationship than most, and the fact that I bend a lot of seat posts. Since I had my Dean with me, and knew exactly what I liked and didn’t like about it, he can use that info as he customizes the spec his formulas spit out.

I will look at my own CAD drawing closely, comparing it to the published specs for the Dean and a few other 5” travel bikes. As long at it is slightly more biased toward the handling traits I prefer, I’ll be very happy.

Slider

[ekoostick]

I am kind of scared what is and isn't confidential info but I think this one is good. I was told the 29ers were made of Columbus Life/Spirit if I remeber correctly. I know he used to use 853 Reynolds but I think he switched to Columbus. I should really let his start answering these though :)

-Keith

And Slider, no selling the damn CAD drawings on black market or otherwise. :D

[MMcG]

I am kind of scared what is and isn't confidential info but I think this one is good. I was told the 29ers were made of Columbus Life/Spirit if I remeber correctly. I know he used to use 853 Reynolds but I think he switched to Columbus. I should really let his start answering these though :)

-Keith

And Slider, no selling the damn CAD drawings on black market or otherwise. :D


Keith - has Ted made adjustments to that initial CAD drawing for your frame? As I recall it had a really tall head tube, and a pretty low bottom bracket too......were the HT and seat tube angles to your liking though? Are you going to run it with a certain 29er suspension fork, or will you be going witha rigid fork?

cheers,

Mark

[ekoostick]

Mark, Yeah we started again from scratch so luckily if someone tried to build that frame, they would come up with a non functional piece of art. I am running the Reba 85mm on it so I have talked with Ted about that and also want to get clearance for some 2.3 (55mm) ExiWolfs and Nevegals. We are working on it right now and I will let you know how it turns out!

-Keith

[MMcG]

Mark, Yeah we started again from scratch so luckily if someone tried to build that frame, they would come up with a non functional piece of art. I am running the Reba 85mm on it so I have talked with Ted about that and also want to get clearance for some 2.3 (55mm) ExiWolfs and Nevegals. We are working on it right now and I will let you know how it turns out!

-Keith


Excellent - yeah that initial CAD drawing needed adjustments anyway so it shouldn't be too big of a deal. I've seen other CAD drawings up on mtbr.com from other builders, but perhaps permission was asked prior to posting?

Keep us posted on how your 29er frame is progressing. Are you going to run it single speed or geared or with sliding/modular dropouts?

[Slider]

Are you going to run it single speed or geared or with sliding/modular dropouts?


If you look real close at the photo, you can see the adjusters. They have two screws, with the heads pointing up in the pic, that hold the setting. Ted mentioned the manufacturer, but I didn't note the name. I got the impression that other builders use the same piece.

Slider

[ekoostick]

I believe that he uses http://www.paragonmachineworks.com/ and yep a lot of builders use them. I believe the first picture on that website represents it well. Its a sliding dropout similar to On-One and VooDoo.

[MMcG]

Noticed the modular dropouts on that particular frame, but that's more than likely not Keith's since he's still working out his geometry numbers with Ted.

Can't wait to see some of these new Wojcik's when they are completed. 8)

[Slider]

I think it is Keith's. Note that most of the tubes hadn't been cut.

Slider

[ekoostick]

Wasn't mine. I am having the breezer style dropouts and have no real interest in making my Ted a SS. My dropouts will look more like this:

http://www.paragonmachineworks.com/images/index.3.jpg

Whereas the dropouts on that bike and the dropouts he uses for SS look like this:

http://www.paragonmachineworks.com/images/index.1.jpg

I think I was the 13 or 14th person to get a frameset from the NEMBA deal so I imagine they are long gone as I ordered mine the day after I got the e-mail from NEMBA. I am willing to bet he is building those peoples frames before he starts in on mine. I could be wrong though because I got the e-mail on Monday. E-mailed him and he responded Tuesday. Went down and got fit and measured on Wednesday. That was two weeks ago today (2/8). Slider, did you talk about the price with him? It seems that in the e-mail NEMBA says:

$750 for hardtails, 29ers and singlespeeds.
$950 for road frames.
$1,300 for his new dual suspension bike, The Solution.

But in his article in NEMBA Ted says:

$795 for hardtails, 29ers and singlespeeds.
$795 for road frames.
$1,295 for his new dual suspension bike, The Solution.

I guess you don't have to worry too much about the price and I am not overly concerned with $50 but a roadie getting a $150 addon might check them by surprise. I wonder which pricing is correct? Ted? Phil?

[Slider]

Mine was $1295 for the Solution. I'm not sure where mine stands in the 15 frames he allocated for NEMBA. Near the end, definitely.

Come on you others who bought 'em. Fess up here!!

Slider

[lee]

I might have gotten the last one, not quite sure yet. He was at the end and I've sent a check to hold my frame. He mentioned it was at the end... haven't spoken with him though, keep emailing back and forth... hopefully I did just squeek in with the last one...

getting a road frame by the way...

Lee

[ilikebikes]

Talked with Ted on the road pricing...both are correct. The $795 is for a road frame only and the $950 is for a road frame and carbon fork (specifically picked to match the bike.






Wasn't mine. I am having the breezer style dropouts and have no real interest in making my Ted a SS. My dropouts will look more like this:

http://www.paragonmachineworks.com/images/index.3.jpg

Whereas the dropouts on that bike and the dropouts he uses for SS look like this:

http://www.paragonmachineworks.com/images/index.1.jpg

I think I was the 13 or 14th person to get a frameset from the NEMBA deal so I imagine they are long gone as I ordered mine the day after I got the e-mail from NEMBA. I am willing to bet he is building those peoples frames before he starts in on mine. I could be wrong though because I got the e-mail on Monday. E-mailed him and he responded Tuesday. Went down and got fit and measured on Wednesday. That was two weeks ago today (2/8). Slider, did you talk about the price with him? It seems that in the e-mail NEMBA says:

$750 for hardtails, 29ers and singlespeeds.
$950 for road frames.
$1,300 for his new dual suspension bike, The Solution.

But in his article in NEMBA Ted says:

$795 for hardtails, 29ers and singlespeeds.
$795 for road frames.
$1,295 for his new dual suspension bike, The Solution.

I guess you don't have to worry too much about the price and I am not overly concerned with $50 but a roadie getting a $150 addon might check them by surprise. I wonder which pricing is correct? Ted? Phil?

[ilikebikes]

Oh yeah ... ted mentioned he's been working on his web sight and finally has something posted.

He said it is a work in process - but the important stuff is up there at least...and we should be seeing changes every day

Check out his site from the home page: www.tedwojcikbicycles.com

Or start by looking at The Solution!
http://www.tedwojcikbicycles.com/mountain_dual.htm

[lee]

Been sending email and leaving voicemails for about a week now, know the nemba priced frames were running out, he told me to send in a check to hold the frame.. did so and have left a couple voicemails and emails just trying to confirm that he got the check.... no response yet... just wondering if anyone else has spoken with him in the last couple days... thanks.

Lee

[ArmOnFire]

What's up with "Wojo-Fest"?

Any details you care to share Mr. Wojcik if you read this?

-Dan

[no-throttle]

Been sending email and leaving voicemails for about a week now, know the nemba priced frames were running out, he told me to send in a check to hold the frame.. did so and have left a couple voicemails and emails just trying to confirm that he got the check.... no response yet... just wondering if anyone else has spoken with him in the last couple days... thanks.

Lee


He's around... I saw him this past Saturday at his shop when I was dropping off my hard tail to have a rear disk brake mount added.

He said he's busy getting ready for the Boston bike show and it would be about 4 weeks for him to finish my frame...

[djspookman]

Been sending email and leaving voicemails for about a week now, know the nemba priced frames were running out, he told me to send in a check to hold the frame.. did so and have left a couple voicemails and emails just trying to confirm that he got the check.... no response yet... just wondering if anyone else has spoken with him in the last couple days... thanks.

Lee


He's around... I saw him this past Saturday at his shop when I was dropping off my hard tail to have a rear disk brake mount added.

He said he's busy getting ready for the Boston bike show and it would be about 4 weeks for him to finish my frame...


Any idea how much adding that dropout will cost to have Ted do it? I need a new one (my other bike has a broken dropout) and I just needed a rough estimate..

thanks

dave

[lee]

I'd call or email him. He's pretty good about responding and he's great to talk to.... i'm sure he can give you a price...

Ted Wojcik Custom Bicycles
10 Gigante Drive
Hampstead, NH

E-mail: Ted@Tedwojcikbicycles.com
Phone: (603) 329 – 8057

[djspookman]

I'd call or email him. He's pretty good about responding and he's great to talk to.... i'm sure he can give you a price...

Ted Wojcik Custom Bicycles
10 Gigante Drive
Hampstead, NH

E-mail: Ted@Tedwojcikbicycles.com
Phone: (603) 329 – 8057


Will do, thanks!

Dave

[jh_on_the_cape]

Wasn't there a thread a while back where people posted pics of Ted Wojciks?
I tried searching and could not find it.

Any help?

Or just post a pic here.

[lee]

Second that, lets get some photos up... I'm getting fit this weekend for my bike, can't wait to meet him and get a look at the shop... would love to see some of his bikes up here...

[ekoostick]

I took a couple of pics of his stuff at Boston Bike Show. He said mine will be done in a couple of weeks (The next one he was going to start on after Boston). I will post the pics when I get home. He has a BEAUTIFUL lugged frame on display as well as The Solution, a cross bike and a HT frame. Got to meet Steve C at Teds booth and talk a little bit about riding. Looks like a sweet bike and I doubt you will be disappointted Slider!

[Slider]

I've left Ted alone, since he gave me an eight week minimum for delivery and it's only been three weeks since we met. I am anxious to see the CAD drawings, though.

I should have made the drive for the show. I bet it was cool.

Slider

BTW - I had literally hundreds of colors to pick from, and went with black metalflake. I don't know if I lack imagination, or have lots of style!

[ekoostick]

Here are a couple of pics

[ekoostick]

and another

[ekoostick]

One more

[Aktion]

Sweet!

[SteveC]

Here's a link to my nice hardtail and pix.......

http://www.nemba.org/NEMBAforum/index.php?board=24;action=display;threadid=8845

[MButters]

This is a good thread. Any feedback on the component group used on
"The Solution"? I am really thinking that it may be my next ride.

[SteveC]

You can use virtually any component group you want, as it's built from the frame up.......it will also take alot of different rear shocks, depending on your riding preferences, weight, etc.
SteveC

[MMcG]

Anyone have any updates on their custom NEMBA Deal frames yet?

Any finished product to show?

dyin to see these new Teds, especially the 29ers.

Thanks!

[ekoostick]

Nothing yet. Mine is sitting in paint waiting to be dressed :D

In the meantime I picked up a like new Rocky Mountain Switch SL frame for DIRT cheap. I want to get to building that but my Ted project still needs a crank and r derailleur and now a headset. Oh well life is like a bunch of projects, one is never enough.

[Slider]

I talked to Ted last week. He's building the rigid bikes first, so mine is still just a bunch of tubes in a box. :-[

But that is not really a problem, since I don't have a complete build kit available yet. Gotta hook up with Bdee for the fork, and got some wheels awaiting me up in MA.

Meanwhile, the Dean is feeling awfully sweet, maybe because we both know there's competition waiting in the wings. I'm fully appreciating the responsiveness of a rigid bike, at least for now. I'm wondering if I'll ultimately switch off between the two, or just grab the Wojcik every time. ???

Slider

[jh_on_the_cape]

Last week there was one cross bike back from paint at Spectrum with a nice white and silver theme and a small mtn bike frame with a very nice candy-burgundy color. I don't know if those were repaints or new frames. He had ekoostik's frame in the jig, so it must be done and across the street for paint now.

He is doing 29ers now, and they should be done by the end of next month or so...

[ekoostick]

Its ALIVE!!!


http://home.comcast.net/~xcbiker27/035.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~xcbiker27/034.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~xcbiker27/029.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~xcbiker27/027.jpg

[lee]

Wow that looks nice... I'm waiting for my road frame now... can't wait, should be a couple of weeks away, but its is going to be sweet.... going with a candy color, kinda like the burgandy one that he has, although going a little more orangy/red.... cant wait to get on my frame... let us know how it turns out...