About Isaac
Print pageIsaac was formed in 2001 as a technical developer of carbon-composite forks and components. Our name – and our inspiration – comes from one of the most transformational figures in modern science: Sir Isaac Newton. Just as Sir Isaac Newton’s work revealed the laws of nature, especially concerning motion, so too is the company Isaac changing the way materials can be used to produce groundbreaking components.
Isaac continues to advance and innovate – always pushing the limits of performance in both materials and design. Today we are recognized as one of the few pure carbon brands, continuing to be a pioneer in both innovative framesets and complete bike models. Many of our breakthroughs are now accepted as industry standards. True to our name, Isaac will challenge accepted thinking, as we relentlessly redefine the laws of motion. We are challenging the elements.
Our philosophy
Making the most of your energy
Isaac focuses on using design innovation and cutting-edge materials to provide significant advances in cycling technology. We are dedicated to redefining the laws of motion on the road. To making you more efficient when you’re in the saddle. We give the serious cyclist the means to face any challenge. Or just in the head.
Isaac draws upon scientific research, extensive development, the experience of graduate technicians and feedback from demanding cyclists. Pure performance is always the ultimate goal. Isaac, therefore, delivers real performance benefits resulting from increased efficiency, reduced mass, optimised aerodynamics, high strength and the necessary comfort. With these priorities, fashion becomes irrelevant. The purposeful, distinctive aesthetic of an Isaac product is the result of a strict adherence to technical demands. Each and every frame is individually tested for stiffness and fatigue characteristics. All are independently tested and certified to the highest standards. It’s something that goes into every Isaac product before the logo goes on.
Defining the future today
Despite recent shifts in our organisational structure, the heart and soul of Isaac remain unchanged. All of our research and development operations are until the strict and capable supervision of our long-time European technical director. Computer-aided design and finite-element analysis are the techniques we use to refine initial concepts to reach the prototype stage. Hundreds of hours of research, design, testing and fine-tuning precede the introduction of each new Isaac model. Our R&D has also led to breakthroughs in manufacturing techniques and processes. Without a doubt, Isaac development technicians operate at the very forefront of modern structural engineering.
The best materials
When it comes to material for our framesets, Isaac does not compromise. Ever. Optimizing mechanical performance is always our top priority. To this end, Isaac has chosen to work with high end carbon filaments of various grades. Resins are the most advanced aerospace-grade epoxy polymers. Aluminium elements are cold-forged, extruded or CNC machined from certified aerospace alloys. All of Isaac’s materials are produced within the strictest quality assurance standards, and are identical to those supplied to international aircraft manufacturers and motorsport teams.
The Naked Truth
In every testing situation, Isaac seeks the truth in hard facts and figures. These can only be attained through laboratory testing. Every single production frame is tested for headtube stiffness, rear end stiffness and fatigue resistance. Each model is certified to the appropriate industry fatigue standard. In fact, Isaac is one of the few companies with enough confidence to submit its range of products for this kind of open and comparative examination. Isaac’s superlative results translate into performance, safety, confidence and, ultimately, your success in the saddle.