#138 "A Custom Frame Can Be Your Unique Signature" - Praveen Prabhakaran, Custom Frame Builder, Pune

<p>This episode is brought to you by Findbetter.ai. Find better is a social networking app for cycling &amp; running enthusiasts to discover and shop together. </p> <p> </p> <p>This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com</p> <p>If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today&#39;s sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code &#39;BIKEYVENKY&#39; on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com  </p> <p> </p> <p>Today&#39;s guest Praveen Prabhakaran is a custom frame builder from Pune. I have seen a few of the frames he built and they are works of art. </p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode we talk about how he got into frame building as well as what are the highs and lows involved in the process. We talked about how one can go about ordering a frame from him, what can be expected in terms of attention to detail etc as well as what are the budgets for various types of bike frames he works on. He is the only bike frame builder I know and it was pretty exciting to talk about bikes with him. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. </p> <p> </p> <p>0:00:00 Intro</p> <p>0:05:10 Relationship with sports growing up </p> <p>0:08:00 Love with frame building, how it started</p> <p>0:16:10 Building zigs etc out of necessity</p> <p>0:20:20 The love for mountain biking</p> <p>0:23:30 Psynyde Bikes to Intent Bikes</p> <p>0:28:10 Process of getting a bike built from him</p> <p>0:30:30 How hard was the decision to go full time into frame building</p> <p>0:35:00 Challenges and joys of being a frame builder</p> <p>0:38:00 Budget for custom frame building from Intent bikes</p> <p>0:41:00 Firsts in India, Special projects etc</p> <p>