Intentional, Local Manufacturing
We set out to make excellent, durable bikes and components here in the Pacific Northwest. We explored countless paths before inventing an entirely new process to produce frames in our shop in Portland, Oregon.
Multi-Axis Machining
Our multi-axis CNC machine and patent-pending process let us reach all sides of our frame in one shot. The front triangle integrates the head tube, seat tube and bottom bracket into one solid piece. The precision and freedom of machining lets us remove material where we don’t want it and keep it where it’s needed. The top tube is hollowed out from the sides like an I-beam, the seat tube is drilled out and the downtube is hollowed out and closed up with a durable double-lap shear joint.
High-Strength Alloy
7075 aluminum is a high performance aerospace alloy that can’t be reliably welded, but has excellent properties for machining. Compared to 6061, an alloy commonly used for welded aluminum frames, 7075 is nearly twice as strong and can last nearly ten times longer under repetitive loads. Machining lets us tap into the extremely high strength of 7075 to build lightweight and durable frames.
It’s a premium material that delivers exceptional performance and can be sculpted into beautiful forms.
Our Team
Our passion for bikes kindled our friendship and led us on this path to produce the best frames and components we can. We are making it happen here in our home, the Pacific Northwest.
We cut our teeth in the robotics industry, designing for complex parts and mechanisms for various applications from logistics to bomb disposal. We are builders at heart and still work on the forefront of engineering for clients in robotics, machine design and the bike industry.