If you want something done right, sometimes you have to do it yourself. When Tony Giannascoli started Guru Bicycles in 1998, he decided that the only way he was going to get a bike made right was if he did it on his own. Originally a small handcrafting operation reserved for cycling fanatics, Guru is quickly becoming a recognized innovator in the industry. The Québec-based company's newest model, the Maestro, features a seamless carbon composite frame, and is setting new standards of quality craftsmanship in custom bikes. Giannascoli considers his clients a special breed. "They just want the best of the best," he says. "They probably even want to sacrifice other things in their lives to purchase this kind of dream bike." Guru's dream bike is extremely lightweight, but what makes the Maestro unique is the way it's designed to fit the needs of the specific rider. The frame is built around the geometry of each cyclist's body, providing a ride that is as efficient, responsive, and as comfortable as possible. "We can actually adapt these frames to fit a 160-lb. rider or to fit a 350-lb. rider just by altering the layers of carbon fiber," Frank Ianni, Guru's executive vice president tells us. We haven't seen too many 350-lb. cyclists riding past the Complex offices, but now we know how they can get fitted for a dope bike.

Besides the carbon fiber Maestro, Guru creates frames in three other materials: titanium, steel, and aluminum. Each model sells for a different price, but Giannascoli insists that the four types exist not as access points to Guru quality but as options to provide different bikes for different consumers. Either way, you're gonna want to hit up a Guru dealer to get the whole breakdown of what works for you. This kind of customization doesn't come cheap, and bikes range from $2,500 to $10,000. Stack some paper, hit the website, and watch out for that 350-lb. cyclist on his custom bike-chances are he never gets the worst of a collision. gurubikes.com . Home » MEN'S STYLE » Gear » Rides » BICYCLES » Master Class