An Inside Look at How We Build Our Custom Bikes - OPEN U.P. with Campagnolo Ekar

Our process of custom building a bike is about as methodical as it gets. And while custom-built bikes allow us to loop riders in on everything from the handlebar tape to chain of choice, the process of putting those moving pieces together into a rideable, well-tuned bike is harder to share. 

In our latest video, we pull back the curtains to show just how our bikes are put together. That this build is a custom-painted OPEN UP gravel bike shod with Campagnolo Ekar, Campagnolo Shamal wheels, and Easton components is the icing on the cake.

Our custom builds such as this OPEN UP start with our range of suggested builds. From there, riders can work with a pro build expert to dial in the bike to exactly their needs, from fit to component and accessory choice and more. These components are brought to our best technicians who build bikes with care and craft to make dream bikes a reality.

Check out our build video and let us know what you think! Would you do anything differently in building your next gravel bike, road bike, mountain bike, or something else? 

Have any questions about OPEN Cycle bikes or gravel bikes? Give us a call or send us an email to info@contenderbicycles.com.