We have the Charge Scissor frame and forks available in a very limited quantity. We have 1 Small and 2 Medium frames available as well as the corresponding forks. The Scissor is the definitive fixed freestyle frame that has been extensively product tested by Tom LaMarche(see below). The frame is capable of accepting up to a 45c tire, and will still barpsin.
The frame is $310 and the fork is $140. We also have small quantities of the Charge Bucket Seats, Spoon Saddles, and Masher Chains in various colors. We also have a few Volume Cutter V.4 frames(53cm in glow, white, and raw) on sale for $289.
Charge Bikes is a bicycle company from the UK. They focus on urban/commuting bicycles, and they also have a full line of hardtail mountain bikes not yet available in the US. We just received a large order of their parts and accessories, which includes saddles, handlebars, chains, and grips. Check the despriptions below for a direct link to the Charge website, and the item price is listed above the picture. Call 614-299-0899 to place an order.
Tell us a little bit more about Charge Bikes and the company philosophy?
“Charge Bikes is a UK based bicycle company specializing in simple yet functional hardtail bicycles and frames with a distinct and contemporary styling. Our frames are designed using carefully selected tubesets that are fit for their purpose without the need for big reinforcing gussets or oversized tubes. Charge products range from the ultimate cutting edge titanium frames that lead the way in performance and lightweight design to the high quality, great value steel frames and sensibly spec’d complete bikes. We intend Charge to be a breath of fresh air in a world of generic hydroformed aluminum, carbon and expensive, complicated dual suspension designs.”
Charge has been released in limited quanities in the United States for Summer 2009. Currently we carry the Plug model. The Plug uses Tange tubesets, and custom drawn Tange Fork. The bicycles has a very solid yet nimble ride in that you can stand on the pedals and feel the power transfer throughout the frame straight to the road. The Plug also has nice accents like a brown saddle and brown bartape to give it a modern classic style.
Charge also sponsors some of the best freestyle fixed riders in the world including Super Ted as seen below in the Trailer for the new Bootleg Sessions DVD. They also feature some women riders such as Juliet Elliot who rides fixed freestyle very well.
