Alchemy Bicycles isn’t the biggest name, but the Colorado-based company has been building its reputation for high-quality carbon frames since 2008. Alchemy’s founders Ryan Cannizzaro and engineer Matt Maczuzak set their sights on producing world-leading bikes and in 2018, they took their design to the Enduro World Series by signing veteran racer Anneke Beerten and style wizard Cody Kelly. In August 2019, Kelly piloted his Artkos Nine7Five to a 7th place result at the notoriously rocky Northstar EWS, confirming the quality and performance capabilities of Alchemy’s bikes.

For 2020, Alchemy is continuing their presence in the EWS with young guns Evan Geankoplis and Todd Renwick. Given their recent success, and our appreciation of suspension designer David Earle, we were curious to spend some time aboard Alchemy’s Artkos 29. Luckily, one arrived a few months back and we’re stoked to share our experience.

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