---

Welcome to Paragon Machine Works.
We are a full service machine shop dedicated to the production of high-quality, precision machined products.

Paragon Machine Works products are proudly manufactured on site in the United States of America. All of our products are machined; nothing is stamped, cast, forged, water jet or laser cut. We specialize in products made from aluminum, stainless steel, steel, titanium and plastic.

PARAGON NEWS March, 2010 We enjoyed our time at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in Richmond, VIRGINIA. It's always great to see our customers, we really appreciate your support and loyalty to our products. Congratulations to all the show winners! We're especially proud that over half the awards went to our customers: Crumpton Cycles, Bilenky Cycle Works, Kent Eriksen Cycles, Kirk Frameworks, Six-Eleven Bicycle Company, Engin Cycles, Di Salvo Custom Cycles, and double winner YiPsan Bicycles. It seems appropriate to usher in Spring with some new products: Our newest dropouts are machined from 17/4 stainless steel (DR1044) or 4130 steel (DR2044). They are classically styled dropouts, with the relief on the outside and two M5 x .8 rack or fender eyelets. The chainstay and seatstay tabs are 58 degree included angle for large frames. The tabs are 5 mm thick, the dropout face is 6.5 mm thick (+/- 0.5 mm) and it is chamfered 45 degrees by 1 mm around the outside profile. The center of the axle to the center of the derailleur bolt is 1.180". We now carry 1018 steel rack lugs with a 5 mm (MS2008) or 6 mm (MS2009) screw hole that are large enough to clear 5 mm or 6 mm screws. The round portion is machined to .300" (7.62 mm) to fit inside 3/8" x .035" tubing, and the lower portion is 11 mm wide x 3 mm thick. They are long enough to be bent to accomodate almost any angle on rack stays.

CNC-CK-1 Lathe

Paragon Machine Works was founded in 1983 in Marin County, California, by owner Mark Norstad, in the basement of his parent's house with one manually operated lathe and mill. It has since grown into a thriving machine shop, occupying a 6,000 square foot building in Richmond, California, and employing seven full-time and three part-time employees. Paragon Machine Works manufactures and stocks the largest variety of titanium bicycle frame building components in the world.

Mark's passion for machine work started in a high school machine shop class. He continued his professional development by completing an Associate of Arts Degree in Machine Metals Technology from College of Marin, California in 1979. Growing up in the mecca of mountain biking and being an avid rider, it was only natural that his first production job was making dropouts for Trailmaster Bikes. Paragon Machine Works is now known for being the premier provider of precision bicycle components. Mark's skills have been refined over the years by completing complex design and manufacturing products for makers of bicycle frames, heavy off-road vehicles, process and alternative energy equipment. He credits his business success to over twenty-five years of manufacturing experience, his passion for metal working and a dedicated and knowledgeable staff.

Paragon Machine Works prides itself on providing personalized service and superior products. We have design development and high volume manufacturing capabilities, offer competitive pricing and guarantee customer satisfaction.

For production quotes or sample inquiries please call or e-mail.

The Paragon Staff
Download the Paragon Machine Works Parts Catalog (last updated March, 2010)
References available upon request.

---

Ordering and Shipping

• Orders may be placed by phone, fax, e-mail or on-line.
• All orders are freight on board Richmond, California.
• We strive to maintain a stock of all items. The length of time required to machine back-ordered items varies; please contact us for further information.
• Clearance items are not available for back-order.
• Please order in advance for best delivery. Orders placed after 12 PM PST may not be processed until the following business day. Orders placed after 2 PM with expedited shipping may not be processed until the following business day.
• Paragon Machine Works is closed on Saturday, Sundays and major holidays. Orders placed on those days will be processed on the following business day.
• Split shipments requested by purchaser are considered two orders and are priced accordingly.
• In order for us to honor a California Certificate of Resale, we must have the ORIGINAL certificate on file (copies will not be accepted) and you will need to place your order by phone, fax or e-mail.
• For international shipments, purchaser is responsible for customs fees, brokerage charges and taxes.

Pricing

• All dropouts are sold as pairs; all other parts are sold by each.
• Half pairs of dropouts are available at sixty percent of retail price (not available for online purchase).
• Product specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.

Quantity Discounts

• Order 10-24 parts and receive a 7.7% discount off retail price.
• Order 25-49 parts and receive a 15.4% discount off retail price.
• Order 50+ parts and receive a 23% discount off retail price.
• Quantity discounts do not apply to promotional items.

Samples and Prototypes

• In order to provide a quote or machine a part, we require a dimensioned and toleranced print.
• The purchaser will be charged for materials and labor at current shop rate.

Return Policy

• Products must be returned in original condition within thrity days of invoice date for a full refund or credit.
• After thirty days, products may be returned for credit and will be subjct to a fifteen percent restocking fee.
• No returns will be accepted after six months.

Disclaimer

• Paragon Machine Works guarantees all work against defects in material and workmanship.
• We are financially liable only for the cost of our product(s).
• In no event shall Paragon Machine Works be liable for incidental or consequential damage.
• We are not liable for components that have been welded, brazed, soldered or modified in any way.
• We try ensure that the information on our web site is correct, but we cannot be held responsible for typographical errors. We greatly appreciate being notified of incorrect information.

---