Author archives: Mal Pires

This is an owner’s response to his experience of a Legend bicycle. “It glides. I have searched for a word to express how it feels to ride my new Legend and ‘gliding’ comes closest. Gliding because the connection to the road feels entirely unmediated. The bike goes where I want it to go. Always. That…

So to conclude the journey through Legend factory, here is a look at the process for a hand made carbon frame from Legend.  The emphasis on quality of raw materials, sophisticated process and finish are once again evident. All of the frames are made to measure.  Once the bike fit geometry has been established, Legend…

Titanium is notoriously difficult to do well – prone to cracking, difficult to ‘work’ and generally offering a ‘soft’ ride. The Legend experience confounds this mainstream experience – exceptional durability, ride performance and aesthetics.  You need only try one yourself or speak to a Legend owner for verification. The secret is that Legend have one of the…

Welcome to the world of bespoke, hand built frames from Legend. Owning a Legend offers more than just an opportunity to buy a bicycle.  Here you are in the home of a master craftsman.  The distinction Legend frames offer comes from the decades of frame building knowledge, the rigorous process of manufacture, the quality of the raw…