Content forThe objective: To build a high-performance road to frame set that the rear triangle disassembles from the main triangle to be able to fit in a suitcase to travel.

I have had this Columbus Metax tube-set lying around since 1997. Between 1993-1997 I had built over 15 frames using this special Nitronic Stainless steel. Being no longer manufactured as it is, I had to make sure that what I was going to build with the stainless was going to be as special as the tube-set itself.

I have been looking at other foldable road frame designs, but have never been really happy overall at the engineering involved. It seems to me that performance is lost for 'convenience' in other people's designs for road frame-sets that brake-apart for travel. The AMP Research suspension design for has been proven in the Desperado’s circle since 1993.

I have basically taken the same idea and eliminated the shock and instead of connecting the seat stays to the top tube I have connected them to a ‘Mono-Strut’ off the back end of the seat tube. I have custom fabricated the entire bottom bracket attachment out of stainless to be both corrosion proof and to allow very tight tolerances for integrity.

Any of my frames listed can be modified for an additional $275 American, or as always I can create a total custom!

The OS-Link (Open Source) kit -otherwise known as the "Travelight"- comes in 2 sizes: A 15 inch and a 17 inch seat tube running 26" rims and cantilever brakes. The advantage of the 17 is the ability to have Paul’s Motto brakes that allow the use of anywhere from 26” mountain rims to 700c with cantilevers or fit riders who's traditional size of 56cm on up. If you are using a set of road brakes, prefer a tight rear triangle and and ride a 54cm or smaller seat tube size, the 15” will more than fit the bill.

For an example of an S-3 frame link here

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