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Pisgah: Geometry identical to the Citico, the Pisgah puts Litespeed performance into service for any cross-country, single-speed, or urban MTB build. Compatible with both 26" and 650b wheels. [16] Sewanee: A full-suspension cross country race bike, the latest Sewanee features 90 mm of rear travel in a cold-worked 3Al/2.5V titanium frame ...
This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.
The first Merlin frame was a mountain bike frame custom-built for the defending National Mountain Bike Champion Joe Murray. [2] In the following year, the company began a strong relationship with frame designer Tom Kellogg, who helped them produce the world's first 3-2.5 titanium alloy road bicycle frame. [ 2 ]
Helix tubing consists of a twisted titanium tube to gain the benefits of both a round tube and a beam. A round tube resists twisting forces, and a beam resists bending. [4] The Helix allows for a stiff bike while still retaining comfort with a distinctive shape. [4] Customization of the bike for the customer is a key selling feature for the ...
Originally, Moots was one of the first companies manufacturing and promoting mountain bikes.Since 1991, Moots has been manufacturing both mountain bikes and road bicycles from titanium, and has earned praise from the press for the quality of manufacture, light weight, and "supple ride" of their bicycles.
Ross Shafer founded Salsa Cycles in the early 1980s. [4] [5] The company initially focused on producing bicycle frames and custom stems. [6]In 1997, the brand was acquired by Minnesota-based Quality Bicycle Products, which transitioned from a wholesale bike-parts distributor to a bike-brand conglomerate, with a focus on biking in climates with cold winters.
The largest multi-bike had 40 riders. [citation needed] In most of these types the riders ride one behind the other (referred to as tandem seating). Exceptions are "The Companion", or "Sociable," a side-by-side two-person bike (that converted to a single-rider) built by the Punnett Cycle Mfg. Co. in Rochester, N.Y. in the 1890s.
Single speed bicycles and fixed-gear bicycles are popular with bicycle messengers for their reliability and durability. [2] Depending on the situation, a messenger may prefer a mountain bike based single-speed, which can roll over many obstacles, or a fast and light road bike-based single-speed.