Fort Frames, sro was formed in 1992 by a group of young bike enthusiasts, all recent engineering grads. This was about the same time as the Soviet empire crumbled, prompting a surge of new business enterprises throughout Eastern Europe. 4-time Czech National cross country champion, Radovan Fort's, name was adopted for the brand.
While Eastern Europe languished in obscurity during the Soviet years, and manufacturing in those countries often left much to be desired, cycling and bike racing was always a passion. Strong riders emerging from Kazakstan, Russia, Lithuania, East Germany, the Czech Republic, etc, were nurtured in a culture that idolized cycling heroes. This whole region underwent and is still undergoing an amazing technological and economic renaissance, in which companies--such as Fort Frames--are busily making a name for themselves. Currently, Fort Frames has almost 30 employees and builds over 10,000 frames per year, including significant frame production for other European bike brands.
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We're Moving to Boulder, CO!
-email us for a moving sale price sheet with super deals, some below our cost.
 Boulder Colorado has a long history of producing great cyclists and cycling events, from Davis Phinney, Connie Carpenter, and the Coors Classic to their up and coming modern equivalents in Taylor Phinney and the Morgul Bismark road race to name only a few. It offers some of the best road riding in the country with many Euro riders coming over for altitude training camps and quiet mountain settings. The area is also home to numerous cycling companies and advocacy groups including Bikes Belong and IMBA. So what does this mean?
Well it means we're going to be a lot closer to all the action. We'll be at more road, 'cross and triathlon races, be closer to great publications like VeloNews, have a more central location for better shipping rates, and reach more cyclists in general. Overall it's a perfect situation to be in.
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Semi-Custom Colors Available on Pre-Order 'Cross Frames
The factory is starting to receive tube sets, carbon stays, and paint for the 2010 'cross production. Because it is still early in the process, we are proud to offer for the first time, semi-custom color and design options for the Cross.Max and Cross.Max.SSC.
Possibilities range from a basic matte finish to special color fades and graphics. Our best customer inspired design so far is a Czech military theme in a green matte finish and custom decals. Give us a call or drop a line to learn more or tell us what you want.
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New 2010 SLC ltd is here and new Victor Color Arriving Soon.
Our SLC ltd frames are here and now available in a new white design that uses a powder coat to apply both the main color as well as all graphics and logos. We're including a white seat post from FSA as part of a package deal. A new fade design will also be available on the Victor frame starting in late July. Keep an eye on the Victor page for updates and photos.
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Help Support the Fort Factory Team and Get Some Free FRS Healthy Energy, Too!
For each free trial accessed through our site we will donate $18 to our factory team. Just click on the FRS banner on the lower left side. The stuff is great and a really healthy alternative to energy drinks. Please note to get the free product you'll need to sign up for an auto ship option and pay for shipping. If you so choose, it's VERY easy to just cancel the auto ship after receipt of the product by calling them. Several customers and supporters have done this with no problem. Thanks in advance for supporting our factory team!
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