Development and distribution of carbon mountain bikes (enduro and trail) with integrated rear suspension technology

Bold – SCOTT Sports SA

Givisiez (CH)New on Amplifa

SCOTT Sports SALegal form: brand of SCOTT Sports SA (AG), Switzerland

CHE-103.535.982Commercial register/UID number

approx. 40 countriesDistributor network

About Bold Cycles

Bold Cycles is a brand of SCOTT Sports SA based in Givisiez, Switzerland. The company develops and distributes progressive mountain bikes in the enduro (Unplugged) and trail (Linkin and Linkin LT) categories. The central technical feature is the Internal Suspension Technology: the rear suspension with shock (FOX FLOAT X NUDE, Nude 5T or RockShox Deluxe) is integrated into the frame, combined with a virtual-pivot suspension linkage as well as TracLoc and flip-chip systems for geometry adjustment. The frames are made of carbon. Distribution is carried out via a global distributor network covering approximately 40 listed countries as well as a dealer network with a dealer locator, warranty and spare parts handling. Equipment partners are Syncros (integrated cockpit), FOX and RockShox.

Site: Givisiez
Processes: Frame building and manufacturing (carbon mountain bike frames, in-house development), Dealer network with dealer locator, Customer service and warranty/repair handling via authorized dealers, Spare parts distribution via dealers and national distributors, Global distributor network (subsidiaries and independent importers), Sponsoring and team rider program (Bold Riders Crew, Demo Tour/events)
Materials: Carbon (carbon frames/carbon fibers), Carbon fibers
Certificates: Manufacturer's warranty on frames from model year 2022
Industries: Bicycle industry, Sporting goods, Mountain biking (enduro and trail)

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Development and frame construction
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Production of the carbon frames
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Assembly of the complete bikes
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Distribution via distributors
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Customer service and warranty handling via authorized dealers

Materials and Manufacturing

Carbon

Carbon fibers

Carbon frames for the Unplugged and Linkin mountain bike platforms.

Locations

Givisiez

Headquarters and distribution

Industries

Bicycle industrySporting goodsMountain biking (enduro and trail)

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Frame building and manufacturing (carbon mountain bike frames, in-house development)Engineering	–	–	–	–	Carbon

Additional services

Dealer network with dealer locatorCustomer service and warranty/repair handling via authorized dealersSpare parts distribution via dealers and national distributorsGlobal distributor network (subsidiaries and independent importers)Sponsoring and team rider program (Bold Riders Crew, Demo Tour/events)

Reference customers

Syncros (component partner: integrated cockpit)FOX (shocks: FLOAT X NUDE, Nude 5T)RockShox (Deluxe shock)

Quality and Warranty

Warranty handling and repairs are carried out via authorized Bold dealers. For frames and rear suspensions from model year 2022 onwards, a manufacturer's warranty from SCOTT Sports SA applies.

Evidence	Givisiez
Manufacturer's warranty on frames from model year 2022

History

2021
Release of the technology video 'Bold Linkin // Technology' on the Internal Suspension Technology of the LINKIN platform
2022
New manufacturer's warranty conditions from SCOTT Sports SA for all Bold bikes from model year 2022 (5 years frame/rear suspension, 3 years without annual maintenance, 2 years for category-5 models)