Richard Sachs

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Richard Sachs (born February 14, 1953) is an American bicycle framebuilder, based in Chester, Connecticut since 1975.^[1] He builds the finest examples of professional-level road racing and cyclo-cross bicycles, and is considered one of the premier framebuilders in the world today. His "made to measure" designs have encompassed all aspects of frame geometry, design and engineering, metallurgical prowess, and innovation that is highly revered by his diverse clientele, including professional racers, enthusiasts, collectors and his peers in the industry. His lug and fitting designs are employed by the worlds leading framebuilders, and are considered an industry benchmark. In addition to cycles, Richard Sachs designs and distributes a complete line of racing cycle attire, accessories and accoutrements for the international cycle racing community. An accomplished racer, he has maintained his technical edge in the design of cycles by application and testing processes, proven on the road under high-stress conditions, where "the road is his laboratory".

Richard Sachs has also been the primary sponsor of a New England-based cyclocross team for more than decade. Over the years, this team has produced nine national champions, most notably 3-time winner Jonathan Page, who is currently pursuing a career as a professional cyclocross racer in Belgium.^[2]

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On graduating from from high school, Sachs spent close to a year in England undertaking an apprenticeship with Witcomb Cycles.^[3] He returned to the United States and shortly after, in 1975, began building frames under his own name.^[4] He has spent the last 30 years building lugged steel bicycle frames and forks, alone, in Chester, Connecticut. Building around 80-90 frames per year, his rate of production has slowed since the late seventies as Sachs moves ever closer to perfection.^[5]

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^ Jonathan Page: Working man's 'cross Milliman, Chris: "Jonathan Page: Working man's 'cross". VeloNews, December 27, 2004. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
^ Putting a Name on Quality Christopher, Rita: "Putting a Name on Quality". The Valley Courier, August 18, 2002. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
^ A Report on the Hand-Made Business Bicycle Retailer: "A Report on the Hand-Made Business". Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, March 1, 2007. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
^ Building a Better Bicycle Thompson, Nancy: "Building a Better Bicycle". Hartford Courant, March 24, 1991. Retrieved June 21, 2007.