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Our Swan BadgeSearching through some old drawing books I found some original sketches for our Swan badge. Fairdale is 5 years old now and we’ve done lots of growing and changing since then. One item that has stayed consistent is our headtube badge.

Research and Design series coming soon…Even after spending half my life as a professional bike rider I still feel overwhelmed when I walk into a bicycle shop. Such an overload of technology, sizes, springy things I don’t understand, and a dizzying array of prices. On one level I think it’s all pretty amazing. I can nerd out with the best […]

Pannier Skaterack – Video how to CH4D Treanor helped us out with a little promo for the Skaterack. Gives a little insight into our intense R+D program too.

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Fairdale Skaterack = The best way to carry your bo

Fairdale Skaterack = The best way to carry your board on your bike. Check out this quick install vid courtesy of our UK distro @backstreetdistribution.

#fairdaleskaterack #fairdalebikes

Available Now - Some new stuff from @tajlucas’ s

Available Now - Some new stuff from @tajlucas’ sketchbook that we turned into softgoods.

-Captain Goodship Tee
-Tread Division Tee
-Simple Monty Tee
-Banner Year Camper Hat

👉 fairdalebikes.com
#fairdalebikes

GOOD NEWS! All Elevator frames are finally back in

GOOD NEWS! All Elevator frames are finally back in stock. Also, we’ve added size SMALL to the lineup. You asked, we listened.

Grab one through your local shop or fairdalebikes.com.
#fairdalebikes #fairdaleelevator

We love seeing how people make our bikes their own

We love seeing how people make our bikes their own! @thewateringpeach runs @steelheadrides and his Matte Coral Red Weekender is covered in handmade accessories from BC.

@hmpldesign @loopholebags @fenderbenderbags @safety.donut
#fairdalebikes #fairdaleweekender

Check out our Express fitted with a Clydesdale for

Check out our Express fitted with a Clydesdale fork courtesy of @circles_jp. We love seeing rad custom setups like this!

#fairdalebikes #fairdaleexpress

@henryandhilo Hareraiser action. #fairdaleharerai

@henryandhilo Hareraiser action.

#fairdalehareraiser #fairdalebikes

Yep, our top-of-the-line steel Rockitship gravel b

Yep, our top-of-the-line steel Rockitship gravel bike is coming back too! Check for it late this year as a frame and fork kit with headset included, and as complete bikes. This one here is @leifiel’s custom build.

-Gravel geometry
-Reynolds 725 tubing throughout
-Clearance for 700x45 and 650x2.125 tires
-Internal routing starting behind the head tube
-Compatible with 1x electronic and mechanical groupsets
-UDH dropout
-T-47 bottom bracket
-ZS44│EC44 headset
-Rack and fender mounts
-Accessory/cage mounts on the top and down tube
-Blood Orange or Black
-5 lbs 1 oz
Price TBD

Here’s a first look at the updated top-of-the-li

Here’s a first look at the updated top-of-the-line GOODSHIP steel road frame prototype. We’re stoked this one is making a return. Shooting for late ‘25 release.

-Road geometry
-Reynolds 725 tubing throughout
-Clearance for 700x35 tires
-Internal routing starting behind the head tube
-Compatible with electronic and mechanical groupsets
-UDH dropout
-T-47 bottom bracket
-ZS44│EC44 headset
-Rack and fender mounts
-Marine Blue or Black
-4 lbs 10 oz
-Price TBD

#fairdalebikes #seaotterclassic

Sea Otter Booth S410. Come say hi and check out so

Sea Otter Booth S410. Come say hi and check out some new Fairdale bikes as well as @odyssey.mtb / @odysseybmx OPTIS in person.

#seaotterclassic

Headed to Sea Otter this week? Come say hi. Booth

Headed to Sea Otter this week? Come say hi. Booth S410.

#fairdalebikes #seaotterclassic

It’s that time again. If you’re headed to Sea

It’s that time again. If you’re headed to Sea Otter next week, pop into the Fairdale / Odyssey booth and say hi. We’ll have some rad stuff for you to eyeball 😎. Booth S410.

#fairdalebikes #seaotterclassic2025

A little cruise down the memory lane that is our Y

A little cruise down the memory lane that is our Youtube channel. We have some good videos for you- adventures, trips, profiles of cool people, recipes, R&D, bikes, racing, art projects, skateboarding, and cartoons.

@movetk
@sandy_carson
@noravexplora
@leifiel
@theaaronross
@tajlucas
@otxdesign
@toymachine
@nastyneckface
@ed.templeton
@nameisbauer
@mike_gonz
@blatzer43
@myleswillard
@thisguysthelimit
@tayl0rkirby
@maxtaylor43psi
@rogerskateco
@cachicken
@katiesketess
@strawberrygrandmacandy
@haileyalandt
@cobramama