Failure Bikes
Failure Bikes, founded in 2005 by US pro rider Matt Bischoff, is a rider-owned brand known for its high-quality frames and parts. With a distinct aesthetic and a focus on durability, Failure offers components for park, dirt, and street.
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Who or what is Failure Bikes?
Failure Bikes is a rider-owned BMX company from the USA, founded in 2005 by pro rider Matt Bischoff. Matt, a well-known name in the scene (e.g., from his time at Standard Byke Co.), launched the brand to produce high-quality, durable components.
What does the Failure brand stand for?
Failure stood for strong, reliable parts with a unique, often dark or skull-themed aesthetic. It represented a core, rider-driven approach to BMX components.
What makes Failure products special?
Their specialty was offering robust frames and parts built for aggressive riding. They were known for solid construction and gained a following for their distinctive graphics and strong team.
What does Failure primarily manufacture?
Failure focused on a wide range of BMX parts for Park, Dirt, and Street, including:
- Frames
- Forks
- Handlebars
- Stems, Saddles, Sprockets, Pegs
Who are Failure products suitable for?
Failure products were ideal for Park, Dirt, and Street riders looking for extremely durable components with a unique, aggressive style from a rider-owned brand.
Who rode for the Failure Team?
Besides founder Matt Bischoff, the team included prominent riders over the years, notably sponsoring a young Harry Main in his early career, which gave the brand significant visibility.
Is Failure Bikes still active?
Failure Bikes appears to be inactive or defunct, as new product releases have ceased for some time.

























