Welcome to the ride of your life.
At Alchemy Bicycles, we design, engineer, and hand-build the finest bicycle frames available. Priding ourselves on
commitment and quality, every Alchemy frame is fabricated by elite craftsmen, each dedicated to the time-consuming
and demanding process of creating bicycles individually suited to their riders. Alchemy blends cutting-edge technol-
ogy and processes with old-world attention to detail and hands-on expertise. Every frame is purpose-built for perfor-
mance and longevity, providing even the most discerning riders with the ride of their life. We are grateful to have you
on our team.
The Arktos
The Arktos is a one-of-a-kind, do-it-all 6-inch travel full-sus-
pension bike designed to climb and descend with the same
aplomb. The Arktos features the patented dual-linkage plat-
form called the Sine Suspension, which has been exclusively
been licensed to Alchemy by famed designer David Earle. The
carbon chassis on the Arktos tube shapes and “Developed in
Denver” layup provides torsional stiffness far superior to the
current crop of trail bikes on the market.
Safety
Correct inspection and maintenance of your bicycle is essential to your safety. Inspect your bicycle frequently and follow
the maintenance schedules in this manual. If your inspection discovers any issue, do not ride the bicycle until you have
corrected the issue. If you do not have the skills or tools for the required repair or corrective work, take your bicycle to
your retailer for repair. If you feel uncomfortable inspecting and maintaining your bicycle, take the bicycle to your retailer
for service.
Bicycles are not designed to withstand every situation. In a crash or impact, it is not uncommon for the bicycle to have
damage and for you to fall. If you fall, your bicycle cannot prevent injury. Cars have bumpers, seat belts, air bags, and
crumple zones. Bicycles do not, so even a small crash at slow speed can cause injury or death. At relatively slow speeds,
a bicycle can tip over sideways or pitch you over the front wheel. Higher speeds and larger impacts will only be worse.
Although bicycles are built for extreme riding, they are not indestructible. This type of riding is extremely hazardous and
puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle that may overload the frame, fork, or parts. If you choose to ride in rugged terrain,
you should take appropriate safety precautions such as more frequent bicycle inspections and replacement of equipment.
You should also wear comprehensive safety equipment such as a full-face helmet, pads, and body armor.
See below for bike inspection and maintenance tips.
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