Frequently Asked Questions
Q/A About Dixon art
Q1. Are these realy drawing?
A1. Yes
Q2. Are these photo that have been filtered in photo shop?
A2. No I do not scan photos and filter them with any programs these are all hand drawn, I use a grid method, I learned when I was young. Please see the How its done page .
Q3. How long does it take to draw one of these drawings.
A3. I can draw people in about 2 to 3 weeks, some of the pits scenes Like the Big pit drawing that took about 8 month to draw the Original. Other avg about 3 month on originals.
Q4. Are you really drawing it if you are using a computer to draw it?
A4. Yes I draw on a Wacom tablet, it takes the place of the paper or canvas I would normally use. And I use a program call Painter 9.
Q5. What can you draw?
A5. Well I have drawn many different things, what you see on my site is only a sample of things I have drawn. Privet and commission work does not go on my site.
Q/A About Dixon Bikes.
Q.1 can I buy just the frame and fork custom painted.
A .1yes.
Q.2 If I buy just the frame and fork custom painted now, can I have the rest painted at a later date. A.2 NO I need to paint it all at once to be sure the color is right.
Q.3 Can I just buy the bars , steam, bottle cages, wheel set, ext
A.3 yes I will have a update on the price here very soon.
Q.4 Who makes these frames.
A.4 I have them made in a factory in Twain, they have been making carbon bikes for some of the other well know brands that I can not mention. But they have been doing this more a number of years now, they are ISO certified compliant.
Q.5 How much does a full custom painted bike weight when it complete
A.5 the orange bike you see on my site the Manta X 58cm, its weight at birth was 15.2lbs.
Q.6 Is your frame stiff
A.6 YES and still rides nice even at a 100 miles.
Q.7 What is the warranty on your frames.
A.7 2yr factory warranty. And yes I do offer crash replacement cost on frame sets. And if you beat it with a hammer or abuse it, well bummer for you.
Q.8 How long does it take to get a frame if I have to order it.
A.8 It should take about 2 to 6 weeks. but I have seen it take up to 8 weeks, but it was worth the weight.
Q.9 Who is Dixon bikes and why should I buy a Dixon bike.
A.9 Well I say you should buy the bike that you want. But if it is quality you are worry about, I would say it is as good as any of the other big name brands I have owned, if not better. And if you go with a custom paint jobs you will have a one of a kind.
Q10. Can I have a custom painted bike made with Sram Red or Shimano Di2 or Dura ace?
A10. yes.