Question 1

What types of bikes does Spot Brand specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Spot Brand designs and builds mountain bikes, gravel bikes, city bikes, and belt-drive bikes. The shop is particularly known for its singlespeed mountain bikes, a category that established Spot's reputation in the 1990s.

Question 2

What is Living Link suspension and which Spot bikes use it?

Accepted Answer

Living Link is Spot Brand's patented leaf-spring suspension system designed to improve pedaling efficiency, traction, and handling on full-suspension bikes. The technology is the foundation of Spot's complete full-suspension mountain bike lineup.

Question 3

Does Spot Brand offer bike demos?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Customers can demo Spot's flagship models, including the Mayhem 140, Ryve 115, Rocker SS, Rocker Geared, Rallye, and Acme, at the Golden headquarters.

Question 4

What is the CenterTrack belt system and why does Spot use it?

Accepted Answer

CenterTrack is Spot Brand's proprietary belt-drive design that revolutionized the reliability and simplicity of belt-drive bicycles. The invention made Gates Carbon Drive the world's best-selling and most durable bicycle belt system, and Spot bikes equipped with it require less maintenance than traditional chain drivetrains.

Question 5

Does Spot Brand offer service for bikes purchased elsewhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Service at Spot Brand is available for Spot bikes only. Customers near the Golden, Colorado headquarters can book appointments online, email bikeservice@spotbikes.com, or call 303-278-3955.

Question 6

What is Spot Brand's background and ownership?

Accepted Answer

Spot Brand is a family-owned company founded by the Lumpkin family, who previously founded Avid (a brake manufacturer) in 1991 and grew it into America's largest brake manufacturer before acquiring Spot and shifting focus to building complete bicycles.

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