The San Andreas was launched with little fuss – but it’s radical, motocross inspired, looks, long travel suspension and disk brakes (used for the very first time on a MTB!) grabbed people’s attention and desire. It’s the only bike to be featured in the Museum of Modern Art as a shining example of modern design.

As a company Mountain Cycle fared less well, eventually Robert transferred ownership to Kinesis (the Taiwanese frame factory) but this marriage too was short lived.

Finally in 2006/7 Mountain Cycle found a new home, after being bought by large Taiwanese company Ideation Industrial.

In an effort to better serve the European market, MC established a European subsidiary based in France, with Krien Dawson as Managing Director. Prior to Mountain Cycle Dawson worked as product manager for Shimano and most recently was Brand Manager at Vario Bikes.  Krien is joined by his North American counterparts in Eric LaPointe, John and Diane who look after the US.

Mountain Cycle recently released the hardtail freeride Mountain Cycle Rumble limited edition frame with graphic work by Chris Bourke.  This week at Interbike in Las Vegas, MC is unveiling the long awaited Mountain Cycle Battery slopestyle frame.

With an experienced and passionate staff again running the brand, the History Continues…

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