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
2027 all titanium
For 2027 the Builders Special bikes will be available only in titanium. They will be made to order in batches with size specific tubing for each rider. Choose a production size or go full custom geometry ( + $500)
Choose your tire size
All Road 700 x 32 - 38
Drop Bar Gravel 700 x 38 - 50
Flat bar gravel 700 x 45 - 60
Choose your group
Shimano GRX 8020 mechanical or SRAM rival etap.
Builders Special full spec list
Frame: Titanium straight gauge tubing with S bend seat and chain stays. Rider size specific tubing. Handmade in Ashland Oregon.
Fork: Carbon
Wheel set: Astral alloy with stage 1 hubs, add $250 for approach hubs
Build kit:
Rear derailleur: GRX 8020 or SRAM Rival
Front derailleur: GRX 8020 or SRAM Rival
Headset: White Ind
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Crankset: GRX 8020 or SRAM rival
Brake calipers: GRX 8020 or SRAM rival
Shift/ brake lever: GRX 8020 or SRAM rival
Cassette: Shimano or SRAM
Chain: Shimano or SRAM
Bar: Shimano Pro alloy
Stem: Shimano Pro alloy
Tires: Panaracer Gravel King
Seatpost: Shimano Pro alloy
Saddle: WTB volt
ALL Builders Speical bikes come a brushed finish and many colors of logo colors to choose from.
Complete bike price : $5500 in production sizes + 500 for custom geometry
