Custom built bikes
Life time warranty
10+ years of experience
ABOUT PILOT CYCLES
New location in Best
Eversince the first Pilot was made, we have been loyal to our hometown Nuenen. But since the new management set in a new solid course we have been relocated to Best. Every bike is still designed and built in house, so we can keep an eye on the quality of every part of the process.
Smartest region in the world
The area around Eindhoven is a hotspot for tech companies. The area isn’t called Brainport Eindhoven for nothing, with renowned companies like Philips, world leading chip machine supplier ASML and chipmaker NXP, just to name a few. Also the world’s biggest bicycle component maker Shimano has their European headquarters on the Eindhoven High Tech Campus. It’s in this unique, tech-meets-rural environment Pilot was founded!
But why titanium?
‘Hey good looking’
When you’re as passionate about titanium as we are, it’s hard to believe that some people are still unfamiliar with this incredible material. The timeless appeal of titanium has stood the test of time—and it’s here to stay. A titanium bike is not only exceptionally strong and durable but also elegantly refined.
Whether you’re gliding through a long tour on a sleek, anodized titanium race bike or tackling rugged trails on a custom titanium 29er, you’re bound to turn heads. Because titanium isn’t just a material – it’s a statement that sets you apart from the crowd!
Endless custom options
A titanium bike is perfect for customizing. In contrast to carbon fibre, there are no molds involved in the production process of a titanium frame. This means that we can build a bike that is tailored exactly to your preferences. Every Pilot customer can be part of the designing process of his own dream bike. In other words, we believe that every cyclist needs a different approach, and titanium is the material that facilitates this!
Durability
We do not pretend that we are saving the world, but we guarantee that our bikes are as durable as can be. A titanium bike does not need to be painted, so the use of chemicals is kept to a minimum. In addition, with the right care, a titanium Pilot frame lasts a lifetime. If you accidentally scratch your Pilot, you can easily remove it. The Pilot abides!
TITANIUM BICYCLES
We create personalized bikes – whether it’s a gravel bike, mountain bike, road bike, touring bike, or something entirely unique. And we do it using the finest frame-building material on the planet: titanium.
Owning and riding an original titanium Pilot means joining a select group of cyclists who appreciate exceptional quality and love to stand out from the crowd.
CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING
At Pilot Cycles we are convinced that the rider has to decide how their ride has to be built up. So therefore you can select your build up in our very user-friendly online bike configurator. And if the component which you would like to see mounted on your bike isn’t in our bike configurator please let us know and we’ll do our very best to get it for you. After all you decide what your dream bike looks like!
12 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
For the past decade, we have been passionately crafting all types of (tailor-made) bikes, designed to meet the unique needs of every rider. Whatever dream bike you envision, we have the expertise to bring it to life. With over 12 years of experience, we can confidently say that we turn dreams into reality, combining craftsmanship, innovation, and precision to create truly exceptional rides.
OUR TEAM
Due to a rigorous change in management, nearly the entire staff has been replaced: the original founders are back at the helm.
More than ever we enjoy meeting our customers from all over the world sharing a mutual passion, bikes!
Here you can meet the people behind the brand Pilot Cycles. You can check out who build your dream bike.
Basically everyone that has a part in the frame you ride or the handlebar you love you can meet or contact through here.
Pieter van der Marel
Joris Claessens
Pieter van der Weij
Joost Herps
OUR LOCATION
Since adopting a new, solid direction under new management, we have also relocated to a new site. Still in the high-tech area, but now just North of Eindhoven – in Best. Every single bike is still designed and built in house, so we can keep an eye on the quality of every part of the process. If you are ever in the neighbourhood, feel free to come and meet the people behind Pilot and check out the models in our show room.
