Sage Cycles, handcrafted designer and Made in America manufacturer of titanium bicycles, has announced its 2014 titanium cyclocross model — the PDXCX — is now available, according to David Rosen, founder of Sage Cycles, headquartered in Portland, OR., and founded in 2012.
“Our PDXCX frames are designed to handle the most challenging terrain you will find in either a Cyclocross race, gravel road ride, or even on singletrack,” said Dave Rosen. “The bike’s geometry and ride characteristics have been designed to inspire rider confidence and to aggressively roll over anything in front of you. The PDXCX is born out of our experience as riding enthusiasts and racers — with the goal of producing a great, high performance bike that meets the demands of today’s riders.”
Sage Cycles’ PDXCX cyclocross bike is available in four models priced from $4,350 to $7,100. Sage Cycles focuses on the quality of the bike and the ride — beginning with the company’s Complete Quality Control Inspection process which is performed on every frame that is supplied to dealers. Each frame is made from 3/2.5 Aerospace Grade Titanium Tubing and is meticulously checked for alignment tolerances and overall weld quality. After the frame has passed inspection, Sage personally installs head badge and decals to each bicycle.
“Sage Cycles is freedom to explore. Innovation, individuality and experience are at the heart of our hand assembled bicycles,” said Rosen. “Stronger and lighter, the titanium frame gives your ride a level of comfort and responsiveness unlike any other and offered to our customers at attractive price points that today set the bar for full titanium bicycles in North America.”
For more information on Sage’s lineup of Cyclocross and Road bicycles, visit www.sagetitanium.com.
PDXCX 2 – Entry level CX bike designed for the person just getting into Cyclocross, and knows they are going to want a maintenance free frame that will take many years of abuse on the local circuits.
- Frame Material: 3/2.5 Aerospace Grade, Titanium tubing
- Full Shimano 105 11 speed drivetrain
- Whisky No.5 fork- carbon blades, alloy steerer
- FSA Gossamer cockpit
- Hayes disc brakes
- Velocity Disc Wheels- A23 rims & Comp disc hubs w/ Hutchinson Toro CX tires
- MSRP: $4,350
PDXCX 1 – The perfect balance between parts, price, and durability. This bike is designed for the racer who knows they are going to ride their bike hard. Integrated fender mounts on the frame and fork mean the bike is ready for winter training when the season is over.
- Frame Material: 3/2.5 Aerospace Grade, Titanium tubing
- Full Shimano Ultegra 6800 11 speed drivetrain
- Whisky No.7 fork- full carbon fork with tapered steerer
- FSA Energy cockpit
- Shimano BR-CX77 disc brakes
- Sage Custom wheels hand built in Portland- Shimano CX75 hubs/ Velocity Aileron/ DT Spokes/ Brass nipples
- MSRP: $5,300
PDXCX 1+ for the rider/ racer who wants the ultra reliability of hydraulic brakes combined with a race inspired parts package that will get them to the line first. This bike is designed for the racer who knows they are going to ride their bike hard. Integrated fender mounts on the frame and fork mean the bike is ready for winter training when the season is over.
- Frame Material: 3/2.5 Aerospace Grade, Titanium tubing
- Full Shimano Ultegra 6800 11 speed drivetrain
- Whisky No.7 fork- full carbon fork with tapered steerer
- FSA SLK cockpit
- Shimano RS685 Mechanical Hydraulic Shifters + Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake, BR-R785 calipers
- Sage Custom wheels hand built in Portland- Shimano CX75 hubs/ Velocity Aileron/ DT Spokes/ Brass nipples
- MSRP: $5,675
PDXCX 0 – The ultimate CX bike — Hydraulic disc brakes, electronic drivetrain — it’s all here. Cross the finish line first.
- Frame Material: 3/2.5 Aerospace Grade, Titanium tubing
- Full Shimano Ultegra Di2 6870 11 speed drivetrain
- Enve CX Disc fork- full carbon fork with tapered steerer
- Shimano ST-R785 Di2 STI Levers/ Hydraulic + Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake, BR-R785
- Sage Custom wheels hand built in Portland- Shimano CX75 hubs/ Velocity Aileron/ DT Spokes/ Brass nipples
- MSRP: $7,100
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