Aegis is one of the pioneers of composites with its roots with carbon fiber going back to the 1960s. They started with tennis rackets. In 1971, they developed the methods, machinery, and tools capable of producing a hollow graphite tennis racquet. As competition increased in the tennis racket market, Aegis started building bicycles. They produced bikes for Basso, Profile, Peugeot, and Iron Horse. In 1993 they introduced their own frames and have continue development to produce some of the finest composite frames available.

The 2002 Victory is the latest bicycle from Aegis. It has the same geometry as the Aro Svelte with a lighter weight. This show bike had a mix of lightweight high-end components.

The Aro Svelte has remained the same for 2002. Its has race proven geometry and was built with patented construction techniques. The wishbone monostays give the frame exceptional power transfer, precise tracking, and aerodynamics.