Alchemy is a boutique bicycle brand with a tightly focused range of carbon mountain and gravel bikes. Its current catalog is much smaller than those of the major full-line manufacturers, concentrating on the Arktos full-suspension platform and the Lycos gravel bike rather than covering road, commuter, electric, and entry-level categories.
The brand sits in the high-spec end of the market. Complete bikes are built around recognizable component suppliers such as Fox, SRAM, Shimano, Industry Nine, Cane Creek, and DT Swiss. Alchemy sells directly to riders, making it most relevant to buyers who already understand their fit and intended use or are comfortable working through those decisions remotely.
A rider might consider Alchemy for its unusual suspension platform, adaptable mountain-bike configurations, generous gravel tire clearance, and less common brand identity. The tradeoff is a smaller product and support ecosystem than one would find with a large dealer-based company.
What Alchemy Makes
Alchemy’s current bicycle selection is divided between the Arktos mountain-bike family and the Lycos gravel platform.
- Arktos 125: A short-travel 29er with a 130mm fork and 125mm of rear travel, positioned between cross-country and conventional trail bikes.
- Arktos 140: The middle Arktos configuration, combining a 150mm fork with 140mm of rear travel for general trail riding.
- Arktos 150: A longer-travel version with a 170mm fork and 150mm rear suspension, intended for enduro and more descent-focused terrain.
- Lycos: A carbon gravel bike with clearance for tires up to 700×50c or 650×2.2 inches, additional mounting points, and a SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger.
- Framesets and model-specific parts: Selected framesets, wheels, conversion components, and replacement parts appear through the company’s main store and parts catalog, subject to availability.
One Frame Family, Three Travel Levels
The most distinctive part of Alchemy’s range is the Arktos platform. All three versions use the company’s Sine Suspension, a proprietary dual-link system. A geometry-adjusting flip chip changes the head and seat angles, allowing the rider to choose between a slightly steeper setting and a slacker configuration.
Alchemy also describes the Arktos as convertible between different travel levels by changing the fork, shock, and, where required, linkage components. That gives an owner more flexibility than a frame designed around one fixed amount of travel. It is not a quick trailside adjustment, however. The conversion requires compatible suspension parts, correct setup, and confirmation that the necessary hardware is currently available.
The Lycos takes a similarly terrain-focused approach to gravel. Its large tire clearance and mounting provisions make it better suited to rough roads, long mixed-surface rides, and light bikepacking than a narrowly cleared gravel race frame. Riders primarily interested in paved speed may prefer a lighter, more road-oriented design.
What to Know Before Buying
Alchemy’s direct-sales model means buyers may not have a nearby stocking dealer for test rides, sizing comparisons, or routine brand-specific support. The company offers a local assembly option through Beeline Connect, but that is different from purchasing through a traditional bicycle dealer that keeps the model on its floor.
Current size, color, and component availability should be confirmed before ordering. Alchemy notes that some build specifications may change when listed parts are unavailable. Clearance inventory can also be limited to particular sizes or configurations.
Arktos buyers should account for its 157mm Super Boost rear spacing when replacing or upgrading wheels. Its linkage, flip-chip hardware, and travel-conversion parts are also specific to the platform. The Lycos uses a PF86.5 press-fit bottom-bracket system, which may matter to riders who strongly prefer threaded shells. Review the complete geometry chart rather than choosing solely by rider-height recommendations, especially when caught between sizes.
Alchemy is most likely to appeal to an experienced rider who wants a high-spec bike, understands the implications of direct purchasing, and values an uncommon, configurable platform. Someone who prioritizes extensive dealer coverage, easy local demos, broad model selection, or the simplest possible replacement-parts path may be better served by a larger mainstream brand.
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Last reviewed
August 16, 2026
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- Founded
- 2008
- Founder(s)
- Ryan Cannizzaro
- Headquarters
- USA
- Operating status
- Active
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