Open Cycle
Open is a manufacturer of performance mountain bicycle frames based in Basel.[1] Founded by Andy Kessler and Gerard Vroomen in 2012, the company debuted with a single model, the O-1.0. It was claimed to be the lightest 29-inch production hardtail on the market.[2]
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bicycles |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Andy Kessler Gerard Vroomen |
| Headquarters | Basel, Switzerland |
| Products | Mountain bicycles |
| Website | www |
Special editions
Open have sold frames with paint designs created in collaboration with various other companies.
| Collaboration | Number of frames | Other notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assos | 40[3] | |
| Yeti Cycles | 50+[4] (2nd run of unknown number) | |
| DT Swiss | 30[5] | |
| Rapha | Only sold to Rapha Cycle Club members | |
| ENVE | 50[6] | Sold as a set with various Enve components. All frames were misnumbered 3/30[7] |
| Omata | 20[8] | Sold as a set with the Omata One cycling computer |
| SRAM AXS | 40[9] | Only sold as a complete bike |
References
- Benedict, Tyler (13 April 2012). "VROOMEN, KESSLER ANNOUNCE OPEN – NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPANY FROM CERVELO CO-FOUNDER". Bike Rumor. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- Rouse, Kevin. "First Look: Open Cycles O-1.0". Bike Magazine. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- https://opencycle.com/updates/botm-assos-u-p-p-e-r--limited-edition---part-3
- https://opencycle.com/updates/botm-yeti-inspired-up---part-1
- https://www.opencycle.com/updates/botm-dt-swiss-inspired-u-p----part-1
- https://www.opencycle.com/updates/botm-openxenve-u-p--part-2
- https://opencycle.com/updates/no-marketing-bullshit
- https://www.opencycle.com/updates/botmomata-u-p----part-3
- https://opencycle.com/updates/botm-u-p--electrified-with-new-sram-axs---part-1
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