Chapter 11 is to restructure, chapter 7 is for liquidation. They’re planning to continue operating.
cheapseats91 on
I literally had a frame in my cart online… it was on sale. I realize this is chapter 11 but still seems like I should hold off after the way people got hosed by YT in Europe and some of the other bike brand closures right?
Fantastic_Bird_5247 on
TBH who didn’t see this coming the way they have been dumping Ti frames for $1300 over the past 3-4yrs
I’m surprised it took this long.
bill-smith on
FYI, Chapter 13 is RIP. Chapter 11 is reorganize. This doesn’t rule out the possibility of RIP, but it’s not happening yet.
FlourCity on
I’ve got one. I love it. but damn, the buying process didn’t instill confidence in their ability to run a business.
OGwigglesrewind on
Gross, just purchased a frame from them through their ebay store last week.
bleep-bleep-blorp on
THIS IS AWFUL. I live in the Chattanooga area, and after moving here I went down to the Lynskey offices and ordered a bike in person, and then when they finished building it (custom frame as I’m tall, custom frame art) I had the unique experience of getting to ride the bike home from the factory. They’re amazing folks, fabulous and caring craftspeople, and total bike nerds. It is singularly amazing to go to their factory & watch a bunch of titanium craftsmen absolutely LOVING on Ti frames before handing them over. My Lynskey is a piece of art and I take it with me on nearly all my business trips as my escape – it’s been to Poland, Germany, and all over the US. I really REALLY hope they manage to turn this around, as they’re a bright spot of American craftsmanship to be proud of.
MedvedFeliz on
They’re putting the blame on Shopify. I don’t know if that’s warranted or is Shopify that bad? So many businesses now have their e-commerce done by Shopify.
oceanathlete on
You think they’ll have any further discounts on frames?
Also, anyone recommend the performance road vs performance gravel? Plan to do a lil of both but mostly road.
jaycal on
Wow. Not too shocked but this is a bummer. Ordered a complete bike in May 2025 and finally got it in January 2026. Hope the company pulls through. Also hoping my warranty just didn’t go poof.
SalvadorFolly on
Debt is the final killer of a business.
That_Murph on
A chapter 11 means they’re going to continue business, not close
ThenExtension9196 on
Honestly they didn’t have their head in the game for a while. I own two Lynskey. I asked some questions about one of my bikes a few months months ago and it took them over a week to give some half assed answer.
Drew_XT on
I was going to buy a Lynskey 3 years ago, but ended up buying a Curve Kevin from Curve Cyclin in Melbourne (Australia)… The guys have some serious cred, as the founders are all winners of transcontinental races, and some big endurance races here in Australia, and are still actively involved in the business
The entire process was seamless, and the bike is THE best bike I’ve ever ridden, including having worked on a bike shop as a mechanic for 7 years
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Chapter 11 is to restructure, chapter 7 is for liquidation. They’re planning to continue operating.
I literally had a frame in my cart online… it was on sale. I realize this is chapter 11 but still seems like I should hold off after the way people got hosed by YT in Europe and some of the other bike brand closures right?
TBH who didn’t see this coming the way they have been dumping Ti frames for $1300 over the past 3-4yrs
I’m surprised it took this long.
FYI, Chapter 13 is RIP. Chapter 11 is reorganize. This doesn’t rule out the possibility of RIP, but it’s not happening yet.
I’ve got one. I love it. but damn, the buying process didn’t instill confidence in their ability to run a business.
Gross, just purchased a frame from them through their ebay store last week.
THIS IS AWFUL. I live in the Chattanooga area, and after moving here I went down to the Lynskey offices and ordered a bike in person, and then when they finished building it (custom frame as I’m tall, custom frame art) I had the unique experience of getting to ride the bike home from the factory. They’re amazing folks, fabulous and caring craftspeople, and total bike nerds. It is singularly amazing to go to their factory & watch a bunch of titanium craftsmen absolutely LOVING on Ti frames before handing them over. My Lynskey is a piece of art and I take it with me on nearly all my business trips as my escape – it’s been to Poland, Germany, and all over the US. I really REALLY hope they manage to turn this around, as they’re a bright spot of American craftsmanship to be proud of.
They’re putting the blame on Shopify. I don’t know if that’s warranted or is Shopify that bad? So many businesses now have their e-commerce done by Shopify.
You think they’ll have any further discounts on frames?
Also, anyone recommend the performance road vs performance gravel? Plan to do a lil of both but mostly road.
Wow. Not too shocked but this is a bummer. Ordered a complete bike in May 2025 and finally got it in January 2026. Hope the company pulls through. Also hoping my warranty just didn’t go poof.
Debt is the final killer of a business.
A chapter 11 means they’re going to continue business, not close
Honestly they didn’t have their head in the game for a while. I own two Lynskey. I asked some questions about one of my bikes a few months months ago and it took them over a week to give some half assed answer.
I was going to buy a Lynskey 3 years ago, but ended up buying a Curve Kevin from Curve Cyclin in Melbourne (Australia)… The guys have some serious cred, as the founders are all winners of transcontinental races, and some big endurance races here in Australia, and are still actively involved in the business
The entire process was seamless, and the bike is THE best bike I’ve ever ridden, including having worked on a bike shop as a mechanic for 7 years