“I fulfilled by building customer’s bicycle and choosing what it’s right for them.” So says Mr. Gary CG Chong, Manager of Rapit Cycle Ltd., Hong Kong. There is, undoubtedly, a special work in discovering exactly how your bike fits together – and at the most obsessive end, this interest might lead you to consider building one from scratch. It can be a tricky and frustrating process, but there’s also huge satisfaction in riding down the street looking COOL on your customized bikes, feeling confident in the knowledge that they fitted every part of the bike together. Build your own bike | 5 Tips from Rapit Cycle 1. Do be careful where you shop. 2. Don’t try to paint the frame yourself. 3. Do use the right tools for the right job. 4. Don’t let costs start to run away. 5. Finally, do make sure your bike is safe before you begin