“When I first approached Rich about building my custom 29er, I had no idea of what I was looking for in a bike.  I new that I wanted a hard tail and that it should be black.  We both threw ideas back and forth and eventually came up with one of the most amazing bicycles I’ve ever ridden.  I built it up with Shimano SLX to cut down the cost, so I wasn’t expecting it to be very light when it was all put together.  Not only was it incredibly light weight, but it handles like a dream. Rich recommended an over sized head tube, making the steering quick and responsive, and a mixture of several types of steel tubing throughout the rest of the frame, which makes for a smooth and comfortable ride.  Now that I’ve had the bike for a few months and really put it through some abuse, its great to see the powder coat clean up like new after each wash.

My bike’s amazing!  Thanks Rich!”

Dave from Maryland

I am 100% happy with the new frameset. It fits well, corners well, rides as nice as any I’ve owned. I did my first metric century of the season in Carroll county, MD (Tour de Carroll). The frame was great. It really rides well and I am happy that I have it.

Kevin from DC

“…every time I’m on my bike my heart fills with gratitude. You have given me back the joy of riding that I first experienced as a boy in France. My Rich Adams bicycle is perfect — beautiful and comfortable. I am amazed at how effortless it is to ride. The frame fits — no sore anything. The gears are a dream, and even the pedals have been less of a challenge than I thought (as long as I remember I’m locked in).”

Bill from New Jersey

I have been riding and racing Mountain Bikes since the late 1980s. Being a smaller rider, I decided to go with a custom frame to fit my specific physiology. I could not be more happy with the fit, build quality and attention to detail achieved with my custom Rich Adams 29er. I log a ton of off road miles on my Rich Adams 29er; the bike handles like a nimble rocket, especially as the grade tilts up. It was gratifying to support a local craftsman in Pennsylvania who I visit on occasion for advice. I finally built the bike that I have always imagined.