Here at RGM, we appreciate the support we get from everyone who buys a watch from us, it’s the only way we can continue to make watches here in Pennsylvania. When I started RGM 30 years ago it was my goal to continue to make more and more here in the US, we have continued to do that, expanding our capabilities each year. We also feel it’s important to support other businesses here, we have suppliers in Europe, but we also have several US suppliers and some local to us here in Pennsylvania.
I have always had an interest in bicycles as a hobby, so a few years ago I wanted to build a bicycle using as many US-made components as possible, I wanted to help support those companies making wonderful bike parts here in the states. The pictures show the fruit of that labor of love.
If you ever visit RGM you can see this work of art hanging on the wall in our workshop as an inspiration of quality.
Below is a list of the main components and the companies that made them. I want to thank all of them for their wonderful work and craftsmanship.
RGM Founder,
Roland Murphy
Below are links to the USA manufacturers who made components for this special handmade bicycle.
Frame: ANT Bike (Mike Flannigan)
Fork: ANT Bike (Mike Flannigan)
Stem: ANT Bike (Mike Flannigan)
Wheels: Velocity USA
Hubs: Phil Wood
Spokes: Phil Wood
Freewheel: White Industries
Pedals: White Industries
Headset: Chris King
Saddle: Selle Anatomica
Crank Dust Caps: RGM Watch
Chainring/Crank: Paul Components
Frame Dropouts: Paul Components
Seatpost: Paul Components
Brakes: Paul Components
Brake Levers: Paul Components
The only main components on this bicycle that are not made in the USA are the tires, chain, and hand grips.