The Handmade Process

A custom Sarto begins with the creation of a personalised frame schematic, informed by bike fit data, your current ride, fitness, physiology, personal goals and more. It’s a holistic process that blends analysis, an experienced eye and objective measurements to create and assess a virtual render of your frame.

Expect no shortcuts. Every Sarto frame starts life with freshly cut sheets of carbon fibre sourced from our regional partners. We make each tube by hand, forming each section in service of the client’s needs.

Formed and now finished tubes come together through an exacting tube-to-tube technique that guarantees flawless precision and rigid adherence to custom dimensions. It’s not a fast process, nor should it be, but creating a custom frame demands nothing less.

A frame is a fixed structure, but curiously, it’s also alive to the rider and the various amounts of comfort, responsiveness, strength and stiffness it’s designed to exhibit. To bridge this duality, we set the tubes with a proprietary technique that guarantees the mesmeric, elemental feel for which Sarto frames are renowned.

The wrapping process further enhances the frame’s established qualities. We apply layer after layer of additional carbon fibre across the frame, each piece chosen for a specific characteristic to complete the raw production process.

A stunning finish demands the finest paint and an experienced eye. Our in-house paint shop brings your frame closer to the road, rendering your pre-approved custom artwork or stock paint scheme with perfect fidelity.

From handmade wheels to the latest and greatest groupset, our brand offering includes parts and components from the best in cycling. Whether you have a set idea of your kit list or need some guidance to sort through the many available options, we’re here to help every step of the way.

With a clean workbench, a completed frame and a selection of finely crafted components at hand, our expert mechanics bring your dream bike to life. Their unrivalled experience and keen-eyed attention to detail ensure an immaculate build.

Our in-house manufacturing process guarantees precise, repeatable quality from the first fibre to the final finish. Before your bike departs, we meticulously inspect every element to ensure it meets the Sarto standard.