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Fort Frames, sro was formed in 1992 by a group of young bike enthusiasts, all recent engineering grads. This was about the same time as the Soviet empire crumbled, prompting a surge of new business enterprises throughout Eastern Europe. 4-time Czech National cross country champion, Radovan Fort's, name was adopted for the brand.
While Eastern Europe languished in obscurity during the Soviet years, and manufacturing in those countries often left much to be desired, cycling and bike racing was always a passion. Strong riders emerging from Kazakstan, Russia, Lithuania, East Germany, the Czech Republic, etc, were nurtured in a culture that idolized cycling heroes. This whole region underwent and is still undergoing an amazing technological and economic renaissance, in which companies--such as Fort Frames--are busily making a name for themselves. Currently, Fort Frames has almost 30 employees and builds over 10,000 frames per year, including significant frame production for other European bike brands.
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Velvet Revolution - Czechoslovakia 1989
 The Velvet Revolution took place between November 17 and December 29, 1989 and is known as the six-week relatively peaceful and bloodless period of demonstrations that saw the overthrow of the Soviet regime in the former Czechoslovakia. Please check back often during this 20th anniversary period for special pricing on select items as well as a VERY limited edition Victor frame. You can learn more about the Velvet Revolution here.
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'Cross Frames Featured on VeloNews.com
 A big thanks to online tech editor Zack Vestal for a fantastic article and David Nathanson for the accompanying photos. You can check out the article here.
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Fort Bicycles Partners with Czechvar Beer!
We've partnered with our favorite beer from the Czech Republic... and that's saying something as Pilsner style beer originated there. Keep an eye out for the Czechvar logo on our new clothing and lot's of good info on the brand... as long as you're 21 or older that is.
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Triathlon/TT.Aero Sale
Looking for a good Triathlon or TT frame? Look no further, we got you covered. These frames offer deep-section double butted 7000 series aero tubing and steeper seat tube angles to get the most out of your efforts. Pricing starts at only $349 w/o a fork. Great deals on an Alpha Q GS20 Aero fork too!
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Facebook Beta Testing
We have our beta Facebook wall up. If you're on there too, please check it out and let us know what you think... but please be patient we're figuring this out as we go along.
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Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie in Usti nad Orlici, just up the hill from the Fort factory. |
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