Significant Other Ded Reckin Pre-Orders Live: Titanium and Steel Short Travel Perfection

"The Ded Reckin from Ashley King of Significant Other Bikes was a tough bike to miss at MADE 2025, and a serious talking point as one of the few full-suspension bikes on show. Riding the wave of popularity that short-travel bikes are seeing, the Ded Reckin is a titanium-and-steel ripper with 120/130mm of travel that many people would dream of adding to their stable. But as a one-off, that dream was just that. Or was it...?"

"The Ded Reckin is now available for pre-order in six sizes and three build options, all designed to provide an affordable, custom-ish bike for riders who don't want to ride another cookie-cutter frame from the big brands. Significant Other, based in Denver, Colorado, doesn't just build bikes; the owner, fabricator, and designer, Ashley King, draws on life experience to craft every frame. Each bike Ashley makes pays homage to both the past and the future."

"The Ded Reckin, as described by the creator, is a lightweight, short-travel trail/XC bike made from titanium and steel. It's confident, playful, and a pleasure to ride. The steel rear triangle smoothly tracks the ground, is forgiving on uneven slopes, supportive during braking, and responsive without feeling rough. The titanium front triangle maintains precise control. The suspension offers excellent support, combining sporty pedaling with good traction and comfort, feeling firm when needed, and soft when required."

Significant Other Bikes’ Ded Reckin is a short-travel trail/XC full-suspension bike handmade by Ashley King in Denver, Colorado. The frame combines a titanium front triangle with a steel rear triangle for a balance of precise control and compliant rear-wheel traction. The suspension delivers 120/130mm of travel with supportive pedaling, good traction, and comfortable compliance. The model is offered for pre-order in six sizes and three build options to provide an affordable, near-custom alternative to mainstream cookie-cutter frames. The Ded Reckin reflects King's fabrication history and personal riding preferences while marking a move from one-off customs toward limited competitive production.

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