Forge+Bond, previously part of CSS Composites, has rebranded as F+B Sports and is now manufacturing high-end pickleball paddles using their proprietary FusionFiber material, after CSS Composites ceased operations. The move ensures the continuation of FusionFiber technology, despite the company's shift from mountain biking components to pickleball equipment, with paddles priced at around $200.
CSS Composites, a manufacturer of high-end thermoplastic carbon rims for bike brands, went out of business unexpectedly, leaving warranties and supply chains in limbo. Remarkably, its Forge+Bond brand and IP have re-emerged less than a month later as F+B Sports, a pickleball paddle company using the same FusionFiber technology, operating from the same facilities, under the umbrella of Future Comp and the Christensen family's network of companies.
Forge+Bond, a new brand in the high-end wheel market, is using thermoplastic composite technology to create durable and environmentally responsible wheels. The brand is unveiling a 29" enduro wheelset and a gravel wheelset, both made with a process that eliminates waste and has a post-life recycling program. The wheels are made in Gunnison, Utah, and come with a lifetime warranty. While they are more expensive than other domestically-manufactured options, Forge+Bond presents a compelling case for being one of the more environmentally conscious options out there.
