Fort Frames, sro was formed in 1992 by a group of young bike enthusiasts, all recent engineering grads. This was about the same time as the Soviet empire crumbled, prompting a surge of new business enterprises throughout Eastern Europe. 4-time Czech National cross country champion, Radovan Fort's, name was adopted for the brand.
While Eastern Europe languished in obscurity during the Soviet years, and manufacturing in those countries often left much to be desired, cycling and bike racing was always a passion. Strong riders emerging from Kazakstan, Russia, Lithuania, East Germany, the Czech Republic, etc, were nurtured in a culture that idolized cycling heroes. This whole region underwent and is still undergoing an amazing technological and economic renaissance, in which companies--such as Fort Frames--are busily making a name for themselves. Currently, Fort Frames has almost 30 employees and builds over 10,000 frames per year, including significant frame production for other European bike brands.
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World 'Cross Championships in Tabor, CZ - Host Nation Riders Shine!
 - from cyclingnews.com - While Zdenek Stybar led the Czech charge in the elite men's race at the 2010 World Cyclo-cross Championships, his was just one of a number of stellar performances by riders from the host nation this year in Tabor.
Behind the new World Champion came a steady stream of his compatriots, with Martin Bina, Martin Zlamalik, Radomir Simunek, Kamil Ausbuher, Ondrej Bambula and Petr Dlask all active during the race.
Click here to read the full story.
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New 2010 SLC and Victor Colors Arriving Soon.
Our SLC frame will now be available in a new white design that uses a powder coat to apply both the main color as well as all graphics and logos. We're also going to be including a white seat post from FSA as part of a package deal. Photos will be posted as soon as the frames arrive in early March. A new fade design will also be available on the Victor frame starting in early April. Keep an eye on the SLC and Victor pages for updates and photos.
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Help Support the Fort Factory Team and Get Some Free FRS Healthy Energy, Too!
For each free trial accessed through our site we will donate $10 to our factory team. Just click on the FRS banner on the lower left side. The stuff is great and a really healthy alternative to energy drinks. Please note to get the free product you'll need to sign up for an auto ship option and pay for shipping. If you so choose, it's VERY easy to just cancel the auto ship after receipt of the product by calling them. Several customers and supporters have done this with no problem. Thanks in advance for supporting our factory team!
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Velvet Revolution - Czechoslovakia 1989
 - Czechoslovakia 1989 -The Velvet Revolution took place between November 17 and December 29, 1989 and is known as the six-week relatively peaceful and bloodless period of demonstrations that saw the overthrow of the Soviet regime in the former Czechoslovakia. In commemoration of this event, we're offering a VERY limited edition Victor frame. No more than 20 of these will be offered in the US market. It was recently featured in VeloNews and the Press and News section of roadbikereview.com and is going fast. Act quickly if you want to be a part of something very unique!
You can learn more about the VR20 LTD Victor here or about the Velvet Revolution here.
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'Cross Frames Featured on VeloNews.com
 A big thanks to online tech editor Zack Vestal for a fantastic article and David Nathanson for the accompanying photos. You can check out the article here.
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