Naked Bicycles
| ISIN | 🆔 |
|---|---|
| Founded 📆 | 1998 |
| Founder 👔 | Sam Whittingham |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , , Canada |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
| Products 📟 | Bicycles |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | Naked Bicycles |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
Naked Bicycles is a bicycle frame manufacturer and online retailer of custom mountain, cyclo-cross and road bicycles located on Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada.
History[edit]
Sam Whittingham started Naked Bicycles in 1998. Sam built the first Naked frame for a friend. That bike is still in use today. Since then, Naked has won awards and grown into an online retailer of custom bicycles.[1] As a company they focus on handmade craftsmanship, quality and tailoring their frames to each customer's unique requirements.[2] They are one of a growing set of notable Canadian frame design and manufacturers.[3] They build steel and titanium frames. The frame customization process can involve working with the rider.[4] They sponsor Naked Factory Riders including Canadian cyclo-cross cyclist Mical Dyck.[5]
Awards[edit]
- In 2008, they were awarded the Best in Show award[6] at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
- In 2009, they were awarded the People's Choice award[7] at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
- In 2010, they were awarded the People's Choice award[8] at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
- In 2012, they were awarded the Best Mountain Bike[9] at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
References[edit]
- ↑ Naked Bicycles: About us-the naked truth
- ↑ Pink Bike: The Rare Man
- ↑ Cycling Magazine: Canadian Bicycle Brands
- ↑ Cycling Tips Magazine: Introducing a Titanium Naked X
- ↑ Canadian Cycling Magazine: Interview with Mical Dyck
- ↑ NAHBS: 2008 Best in Show award
- ↑ NAHBS: 2009 People's choice award
- ↑ NAHBS: 2010 People's Choice award
- ↑ NAHBS 2012 Best Mountain Bike award
External links[edit]
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