American Bicycle Group

American Bicycle Group
Founded1986
Headquarters
Chattanooga, Tennessee
,
United States
Key people
Christopher Pascarella (President)[1]
Productsbicycles
Revenue$15.78 million (2021)
Number of employees
125 (2021)
Websiteamericanbicyclegroup.com

American Bicycle Group (ABG) is a manufacturer of bicycles based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. [2] The company operates under a consumer-direct business model: selling their made-to-order bikes online [3] and shipping them direct to the consumer. [4]

In July 2019, ABG was honored at a White House "Made in America Product Showcase". [5] [6]

Technology

Best known for its cold-worked titanium bikes, the company also built the titanium legs of the Mars Land Rover Curiosity for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2009. [7] [8] [9]

Since 2012, ABG has used 3D printing technology for rapid prototyping and product development. [10]

Brands

Litespeed Ultimate

ABG owns three brands:

Litespeed has received Bicycle Guide Magazine Best of Cycling Award (1988) and Eurobike Design Award.[13][14]

QR has received LAVA Magazine Gear-of-the-Year Award (2015) [13] and (2016) [17] and Interbike/TBI Innovation Award (2016).[18]

QR also produces a line of triathlon-specific wetsuits[15][19][20] and swimskins.[21][22]

QR has been an official partner of USA Triathlon since 2013.[23]

References

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