Why Buy Handsling?
Learn how Handsling design, manufacture and test world beating frames
Handsling Frames
Handsling carbon frames are manufactured using moulds that are exclusive and wholly owned, ensuring full control over the production process of inhouse frame designs
We often get asked, "How can this Handsling bike be so good? You are just a small company, so how can you make a frame that's as good as the SL8, the Dogma, or a frame from Time?"
Handsling has invested over £1 million into product development in the last 5 years. While other small brands use 'open mould' frames designed by someone else, Handsling creates and owns everything it sells. We invested in our own frame designs. We paid for all of our own tooling and 100% own all of our frame moulds. We bought the very best engineering for our frames and paid for some really serious in factory testing.
Handsling only uses one factory, owned by our engineer, and we rewarded our factory, not just with loyalty, but by paying them more per frame than the going rate in return for the very best in frame quality.
We test all frames extensively out in the real world by investing in the sponsorship of pro/elite riders to make sure our frames are fully race proven.
Most recently, we invested in our own paint booth here in the UK to enable us to make each frame into a mobile work of art. We hand finish each frame and then paint them all here in the UK, before building them up into someones dream bike.
Designed in-house
Handsling frames were designed to perform at elite level, while having the strength and comfort for everyday riding. Working with one of the best engineers in the industry, unique designs are converted into 2D and then 3D CADs, and then into prototype frames. The Handsling team leads the design process and exercises control over the production process.
Developed in race conditions
Picture (left) shows the aluminium main frame mould of the A1R0evo, owned exclusively by Handsling. Handsling invested heavily in frame development, drawing on years of race experience from elite level riders combined with input from professional cycling coaches. Ongoing product development is led by feedback from Handsling's sponsored teams and national champions, combined with in-house product testers.
EPS Internal Moulds
Handsling uses bladder wrapped, EPS internal moulds to ensure the highest level of carbon compaction. This makes frames light, strong and stiff. The inside of the frames are very well finished, facilitating easy internal cabling.
Build Quality
Handsling frames are manufactured using a range of Toray modulus carbon fibre, cleverly engineered to be lightweight, comfortable and stiff enough to win bike races, while possessing the durability to survive minor knocks and crashes. This makes them ideal for amateur cyclists in need of a frame that will last.
Product Testing
Handsling frames are rigorously tested via a two stage process involving intense and often destructive testing in the factory, followed by real world testing on the roads, tracks and muddy lanes of the UK. Frames have to conform to ISO 4210, given the extreme nature of cycle sport.
A1R0evo
102.3 N/deg
201.5 N/mm
39.6 N/mm
350kgf
500,000+
CYCLES IN FATIGUE TESTS
The A1R0evo frame was subject to 500,000+ cycles in fatigue tests.
RACE PROVEN
Designed and developed in race conditions.
The performance of Handsling frames is proven at the highest level of professional men's and women's cycling. Handsling is the official bike supplier to DAS-Handsling, the top ranked British women's team, and Chaney Windows & Doors Cycling, which includes multiple US national track champions.
BUILT JUST FOR YOU
Personal Performance
Every cyclist deserves a bike tailored to their riding style and performance goals. Handsling's carbon bikes are made to order based on a rider's size and spec.
Professional Workshop
Handsling runs a professional workshop with full-time Cytech-qualified technicians assembling bikes. All bikes are subject to a thorough checklist before leaving the workshop.
Bike Buying Consultation
From sizing and frame colour to wheels and components, your Handsling bike is customised to your personal requirements.
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Tailored Bike Fitting
A properly fitting bike is essential for achieving peak performance and comfort on road, track or trail. That's why Handsling offers tailored bike fitting.
DiscoverLifetime Warranty
Handsling offers a limited lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defect on all frames.