Lynskey Performance Designs
 | This article contains promotional content. (May 2014) |
| Company type | LLC |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bicycle design and manufacture |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Lynskey family |
| Headquarters | Chattanooga, Tennessee , USA |
Key people | Lynskey family |
Lynskey Performance Designs LLC is a titanium bicycle designer and manufacturing company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded and currently operated by the Lynskey family, who began building titanium bicycles in 1984.[1] The family founded the company Litespeed Titanium,[2] which they sold in 1999. They began Lynskey Performance Designs in January 2006.[2] Lynskey designs bicycles for the specific needs of road, mountain, touring, commuting, and urban riding.[3] All Lynskey bicycles utilize titanium, an expensive metal that offers enduring strength yet is very light weight.[1] Lynskey also designs a collection of stems, seatposts, and handlebars.
The Lynskey family has pioneered many designs and technologies used today in titanium bicycles and the cycling industry, including Helix tubing technology.[4] 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]
References
- ^ a b Wright, Eric (11 April 2012). "Chattanooga home to Lynskey Performance bicycles". Gadsden Times. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Tech Feature – Talkin' Ti with Lynskey Performance". Velo News. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "About Us". Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ a b c Pratt, Jon. "First impression: Lynskey Pro29 FS-120". Retrieved 8 April 2014.