It's nearly 18 months since I first had some titanium samples built along the same lines as the Swift. After a lot of testing and consideration of different producers the Pegasus is finally getting off the ground!  I wanted to take the proven and much lauded Swift geometry and style and create one of the finest 29" wheel mountain bike frames available.

I am working with Nevi in Italy as the producer of the frames. A very highly regarded titanium specialist they produce the titanium models of many a high end Italian (and other) brand, as well as under their own marque. They employ a number of unique production techniques in creating their frames, including use of an argon filled chamber in which frames are welded to ensure complete weld penetration and no oxyxgen contamination. Their method of applying the logo is also unique, not just a stick on decal, they use a 'bronze photoengraving' process which becomes part of the frame and looks simply stunning as well as being durable. Additionally their proximity and scale of operation offer much greater production flexibility and shorter delivery times than we would have faced with the Taiwanese producer of the earlier prototypes. The overall construction quality I believe is on a par with any high-end titanium frame manufacturer - these truly are some of the nicest 29er frames in existence.

Geometry is exactly the same as that of the Swift, with the exception that it is designed around a shorter fork to better match with current suspension forks and carbon rigid forks.  Detailed geometry drawings are available on the Pegasus Flickr page (click the gallery below). There is ample clearance for up to 2.3" tyres and depending on rim you may squeeze in bigger than that.  

Options are available - whether you might want a straight geared race frame, a singlespeed, or one that can go either way. Choose from a Phil Wood half-link eccentric bottom bracket or standard british threaded 68mm bb shell. Brake cable routing only or full gear cable stops. Should you have ideas for other customisation you desire I'm happy to discuss possibilities.  

Warranty on these frames will be a limited lifetime against manufacturing or product defects for the original owner.  

Ordering process will be a little different from the rest of the range. These will not be held as a stock item but produced to special order only in very limited runs. I am taking deposits over the course of November for delivery in early February 2010.  

Last but not least - pricing. The frames will cost £1500 (inc. UK VAT), with a £500 deposit payable on an order being placed.