Talisman Metal Craft
Builder Profile

Builder Statement

TALISMAN

An object created or designed by man,
as a symbol for edification which will
bring good luck in a specific area of
the human endeavor.
 

It was early in 1994 that Talisman Metal Craft came into existence. Frame builder Robb Collins, opened his own company to continue the Rodriguez Cycles tradition that he had been a part of since 1988. Talisman Metal Craft has since moved from the Rodriguez location to pursue building the TALISMAN frame.

A small business by design and destined to remain that way, TMC is a one man operation. That means that the same person that designs your custom frame is the same person that does the final prep before paint. The painting is sent out to a local expert painter for the final dressing.

All TALISMAN frames are built of steel, (steel is still the most versatile material for custom frames). Most any of the current tubing available can be mixed or matched to build up a bike with the ride characteristics that you desire in your frame. Tig welded, fillet brazed or lugged, the construction process is up to you, or other design criteria. A frame builder's reputation is based on customer satisfaction and word of mouth advertising. Quality construction and attention to detail are the hallmarks at TMC.

Now available from TMC is the "TALISMAN TRAVELLER", a frame designed and built with the much written about and praised S and S Bicycle Torque Couplings. The use of these couplings allows the breaking down of a full size frame to fit in a box that will pass as regular luggage on the airlines.

TALISMAN will build mountain or road frames including racing, touring or sport. Turn around time for frames averages 10 to 12 weeks. Cost is probably less than what you might expect for a high-end custom frame.

TALISMAN, A bit of magic built into every frame...


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We sell frames only.

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Contact Information


Talisman Metal Craft
9541 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103

Phone: (206) 706-7889


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