Waterford Precision Cycles is a small bicycle manufacturer based in Waterford, Wisconsin. Waterford produces high-end, custom, hand-built, steel-alloy frame bicycles, particularly

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, stage, track, and cyclocross racing bicycles, that range in price from about $2,500 to $8,500. Waterford builds both

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and lugged steel frames to order, and specializes in custom and unique bicycle frames. The company is operated by Richard Schwinn, formerly of Schwinn Bicycle Company, and business partner Marc Muller. Schwinn (great-grandson of Ignaz Schwinn, who founded Schwinn Co. in 1896) was vice president of production for Schwinn Co., and Muller worked for Schwinn as a designer of the company's hand-crafted

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racing bikes.

Gunnar

The company also manufactures Gunnar Cycles, which are steel-alloy, TIG welded bicycle frames and forks including off-road, touring, racing and recreational bicycles, that start at roughly $1500 for a frame and fork combination. Unlike a custom Waterford frame, they did not offer custom sizing which helped keep the price lower.

Others

In addition, Waterford manufactures frames for

Rivendell Bicycle Works Rivendell Bicycle Works is a producer of lugged steel bicycle frames, located in Walnut Creek, California, United States. Rivendell frames, both custom and stock bicycles are designed in the U.S. by Grant Petersen. Bicycles are manufactured in the ...

, the Milwaukee Bicycle Co. and Shinola Detroit as well as several other small specialty bicycle companies.

External links

Waterford official site

Gunnar official site
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