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 | A bicycle manufactured with this system is strong yet lightweight (two S and S couplers add only 8 oz. total to a typical road bike) and it feels exactly the same as a bicycle built without S and S couplers. There is no added frame flex and the S and S coupler is absolutely silent! |
| Destructive tests show that a coupling is stronger than a Reynolds 531 tube. |
| Nondestructive tests show that an S and S coupler is stiffer than a Reynolds 531 tube. |
| The key to the coupler's strength is the precision ground taper tooth design which
eliminates all movement. When the nut is tightened
with a spanner wrench (included), the teeth wedge together and lock to produce a rigid,
zero clearance joint that remains tight. All components are precision
CNC machined for a perfect fit. |
| No bike box hassle: Case checks as regular luggage then returns on the carousel. |
| Saves money: Avoid airline oversize baggage fees. |
| Transports easily: The case is easy to handle in airports, train stations, etc. |
| Standard parts: Use standard bike parts and tires for world-wide availability. |
| Compact: Bike fits in almost any car trunk. Ideal for private pilots, boaters, etc. |
| Use public transportation: Take your bike on buses, taxis, trains and planes. |
| Maintain training: Get those training miles in even when you're out of town. |
| Environmentally friendly: Take transportation with you when you travel. |
| Enjoyment: Cycling in a different area can put the spin back in your legs. |
| Reduce theft: Keep your bicycle locked inside your car and out of sight. |
| Fast assembly: 3 minute assembly or disassembly from the trunk of your car. |
| Strong: Couplings are stronger than the actual frame tube! No added flex! |
| Lightweight: Adds only 8 oz. (226g) to a road bicycle. (1"x1 1/8" tube size) |
| Durable: Rider reports 25,000 + miles with absolutely no detectable wear. |
| CNC machined: Beautifully machined to precise specifications. |
| Silent: Couplings do not make annoying noises. They are absolutely silent. |
| Mountain, road, tandem, etc.: Bicycles are available in almost any style. |
| Reliable: No reported flex, noise or loosening! |
| A no compromise bike: A professional quality bike that travels with ease! |
| High performance: Undetectable even when sprinting or climbing! |
| Beautiful: Elegant design. They can actually enhance the beauty of a frame. |
| Steel frames: |
Stainless steel couplers are used. The lug halves of the coupling slip over the outside of the frame tube and are silver brazed in place.
| Titanium frames: |
Titanium S & S couplers are used. The titanium lugs press fit into the inside of the frame tube and are TIG welded in place. Titanium rings cover the weld.
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" As the head honcho here at Salsa, I travel a fair amount. In doing so I sorely miss my daily rides. Until I saw the Bicycle Torque Couplings from S and S Machine I hardly considered traveling with my bike. The various hinged, small wheeled, and other such compromised 'travel bikes' just never called out to me. This travel system is different. Why? Because after about 10 minutes of assembly time I've got a regular bike that feels absolutely normal. The thing even breaks down to a size that the airlines don't charge extra for. Check it out, this is one of the coolest things to hit cycling since the balloon tire!" Ross Shafer, Salsa Cycles
"After riding my custom Merlin Titanium Mountain Bike equipped with S and S Bicycle Torque Couplings hundreds of miles, I can honestly say that it rides exactly like a Merlin should. It feels perfect and you can't even tell the couplings are there." Gwyn Jones, Merlin Metalworks
Bikes with S
& S Couplers ~ 
when
it's manufactured to allow it to
separate and pack for easy transportation. With this system, a full size road or
mountain bike will fit completely inside a single
26" x 26" x 10" case that travels as regular airline luggage. We even
build full size tandems that will fit complete, including the wheels, in the
same case!