Who we Are.

Our Mission

Our goal is to make the best bikes in the World.

O’Connor Design specializes in delivering fast, strong, lightweight and affordable frames that properly balance function and form.

We understand that Industrial Design is an important part of bike design and can provide as much or little as you need for your project. With over 15 years of Industrial Design experience at hand, inside and outside of the bicycle industry, we understand the importance of combining aesthetics with performance.

Our Core Design Values

To create high quality bikes that exceed industry standards for durability.
To design strong, yet lightweight frames that are cost effective.
To design bikes that are mechanically intuitive and integrate fail safe technologies.
To maintain objectivity and always strive to grow and learn as a company.

about d'arcy o'connor

A graduate of University of Waterloo, Structural Engineering and Welding specialist, D’Arcy has in the past worked as a Applications Engineer and Software instructor, teaching PTC Creo products to Engineers in Canada and Ireland while studying in University. He has gained working experience in several different industries prior to working in the bike industry – work experience that he draws from on a daily basis. In 2003 as a young graduate, he worked for Balfa Cycles, in Montreal, Canada, where he worked with the team to implement Pro/E software and update the 2004 lineup. The following year he began his career at Rocky Mountain Bicycles as Project Engineer, a job he held for 17 years. Just recently, D’Arcy and his family moved from Vancouver to Victoria, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.