Cyfac
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bicycle manufacturing |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Francis Quillon |
| Headquarters | La Fuye, Hommes , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Aymeric Le Brun (Managing Director), Eric Sakalowsky (US Distributor), Francis Quillon (Honorary President) |
| Products | Handmade bicycle frames; Cyfac Postural System bike fitting technique |
| Website | www |
Cyfac International is a bicycle producer located in La Fuye, Hommes, within the Loire Valley region of France. The company’s name is derived from a French acronym that translates to "Handmade Bicycle Frames": "Cy" stands for cycle, "f" represents fabriqué (manufactured), "a" signifies artisanal (artisan), and "C" denotes cadres (frames). Additionally, Cyfac created the Cyfac Postural System, a bike fitting technique developed through studies conducted at the Lyon Center of Sports Medicine.
History
Established in 1983 by Francis Quillon, who was previously a national sprint cyclist and amateur competitor, Cyfac began operations in Quillon’s garage with assistance from his wife, Mireille. Initially, the business focused on repairing and constructing bicycles for professional riders, crafting custom frames adorned with sponsor logos. Over time, the workshop grew to support entire racing teams.
Ownership later transferred to Jose Alvarez, who had experience as a distributor for brands such as Specialized, Look, Easton, and BMC in France. In 2008, Cyfac was purchased from Alvarez by managing director Aymeric Le Brun along with US distributor Eric Sakalowsky. Francis Quillon continues to serve as honorary president.
Manufacturing Process
Every Cyfac frame is produced at their La Fuye facility, where all stages including cutting, welding, painting, and finishing are completed. The tubing materials are sourced either from Asia or Italy depending on the type of material used. By 2009, the company’s yearly output was approximately between 1,000 and 1,200 frames.
Current products
- Absolu – carbon frame designed for high performance
- Gothica – carbon frame engineered for enhanced comfort
- Cadence – carbon frame offering a balance between performance and comfort
- Infini Carbone – aluminum/carbon frame tailored for competitive racing
- Osmose – titanium/carbon frame combining comfort with performance
- Nerv – aluminum frame suitable for diverse riding conditions
- Mega Cross – aluminum frame crafted specifically for cyclocross
- Mega Piste – aluminum track racing frame
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