Originally published in Road Bike Action It’s true that while titanium frames were once found in the catalogs of many of the biggest bike brands, they have largely been replaced by carbon alternatives. However, equally true is that there are actually more builders offering titanium frames than one might think. Lighter than steel, more compliant […]

Originally published in the September 2016 edition of Peloton Magazine Most of us are familiar with the Oregon Trail, a grueling 2,000-plus miles that brought pioneers to the Pacific Northwest. The Barlow Trail is the most rugged and relentless portion over the last 100 miles before entering the Willamette Valley. It also happens to be […]

Originally published in the May 2016 Edition of Cyclocross Magazine Our 56cm review sample of the Sage Barlow is beautifully TIG welded of 3 Al/2.5 V titanium alloy with a geometry that mixes elements from a modern ‘cross bike, like 42.5cm chainstays and a 7.0cm bottom bracket drop, with a road racing bike-like long 58cm […]

Originally published in the April 2016 Edition of Road Magazine Last July, when I finally had to send the Sage Skyline back to its Portland home, I nearly cried. Th e American-made, titanium bike had quickly become my choice ride, even to the point where I would blow off the other bicycles that I really […]

Originally published on West End Bikes I’ve been the floor manager at West End Bikes for only a short time, and even in those few weeks, the Sage titanium bicycles we sell have taken too much of my attention. They are beautiful to look at. The damn bikes just call my name, and I didn’t […]

Originally published in Road Bike Review September 01, 2015 Sage Cycles Introduction – Brewed in Oregon Sage Cycles is a small brand based out of Portland, Oregon building handcrafted, made in the U.S. titanium road and cross bikes. Although they were founded only two years ago in 2013, their reputation and popularity has been growing […]

Originally published on August 17, 2015 in Bicycling.com “Whoa, that bike looks like a rocket.” I’d been riding the Sage Skyline since March, and five months later, the titanium road bike was still turning heads in my hometown. This time, it was a video assistant shooting a training series I was filming for Michelob Ultra. […]

Originally published in Road Bike Action, August 2015 Titanium was once the premier material of choice for bicycle frame builders and, thanks to several talented artisans, still remains a viable option for many cyclists due to its ride quality and durability. But since the material can be cost-prohibitive for many consumers, the Oregon-based company Sage […]