Ruckus Composites x English Cycles Trans Am Aero Box

Endurance cycling events require an immense amount of dedication, training and attention to detail, both before and during the actual competition. That’s why amazing local bike builder and TT racer extraordinaire Rob English the the perfect person to attempt the speed record for the race. Speed, aerodynamics and efficiency are...

Custom Seatmast Topper

On top of our normal carbon fiber repair services we can also fabricate all sorts of small parts. This is a custom seatmast topper for a custom bike. We combined the proven and reliable top of a Thomson post with a custom sized carbon fiber body.  

A Pollo ’13

In true Ruckus Composites fashion we were the go-to guys to put another piece of food into near space. This time the challenge was to marinate and fully cook chicken. Also in true Ruckus fashion we threw everything at it and knocked it out of the atmosphere. Check out some...

Time CX Bike

Here's a unique repair solution: Sam from Lakeside bikes brought in this Time cyclocross bike. TIME uses a seat mast system with a 27.8 diameter mini-post coming out of an extended seat tube. Problem was, the post was a little short for Sam. Left with no options for a slightly-longer-than-stock-but-still-mini 27.8 seatpost, Sam...

Derailleur Upgrades

A local rider and friend of Ruckus broke his SRAM XX rear derailleur awhile back. The part that broke was a slightly wussy nylon cable guide, all his attempts were sadly futile to find a replacement part. To continue honing our abilities to mill and lathe aluminum I decided to...

Carbon Fiber Tables

One of our largest projects was fabricating two 4 foot by 8 foot carbon fiber tables for Adidas in Portland, OR.  We finished off everything with metallic flake graphics and a high gloss clearcoat.