Quality bikes that are the true representation of value.
For 20 years I have honed my skills and sharpened my tools to get to where I am now. DeSalvo bicycles can be defined with this simple statement: With confidence, I produce hand crafted bicycles that represent value in terms of build quality, function, and cost. Nothing to hide, what you see is what you get. I believe in honesty.
Mike DeSalvo
The Builders Special
Badass bikes that dont break the bank
The Builders Special is the best bike I can make at an honest value. No smoke, no mirrors, and nothing hiding under fancy paint. The Builder Special is a custom bicycle made to perform, and built to an extremely high standard.
How It Works
Choose your frame material
Choose between a custom mix of Columbus steel or titanium tubing. Each frame comes with an Enve carbon fork and Chris King headset
Choose your tire size
Road 700 x up to 32
All Road 700 x 32-38
Gravel 700x38-50
Choose your group
Shimano Ultegra or GRX, both in either Di2 or Mechanical
Builders Special full spec list
Frame: Titanium O/S or Columbus steel disc road, all road, or gravel
Fork: Enve
Wheel set: Astral alloy with stage 1 hubs, add $125 for approach hubs
Build kit:
Rear derailleur: Ultegra or GRX
Front derailleur: Ultegra or GRX
Headset: Chris King
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Crankset: Ultegra or GRX
Brake calipers: Ultegra or GRX
Shift/ brake lever: Ultegra or GRX
Cassette: Shimano
Chain: Shimano
Bar: Thomson alloy or Ritchey WCS alloy
Stem: Thomson alloy or Ritchey WCS alloy
Tires: Donnely
Seatpost: Thomson alloy or Ritchey WCS alloy
Saddle: Fabric Scoop
Complete bike price : On Hold
