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History of Kona Bikes
11-03-23
Kona Bikes is a Canadian bicycle company that was founded in 1988 in Vancouver, British Columbia by Dan Gerhard and Jacob Heilbron. The company is named after the Kona district on the Big Island of Hawaii, which is known for its rugged terrain and active
History of Scott Bikes
11-03-23
Scott is a Swiss bicycle manufacturer that was founded in 1958 by Ed Scott, a talented engineer and ski racer who was looking for ways to improve the performance of his equipment. Initially, Scott focused on making ski poles, but in the 1980s, he began
History of Gazelle Bikes
11-03-23
Gazelle is a Dutch bicycle manufacturer that has been producing bicycles since 1892. The company was founded in Dieren, Netherlands, by Willem Kölling and Rudolf Arentsen, and began by producing a variety of bicycles, including city bikes, road bikes,
History of Cervélo bikes
11-03-23
Cervélo is a Canadian bicycle manufacturer founded in 1995 by Phil White and Gerard Vroomen. The company began by producing high-performance road and triathlon bikes, with a focus on aerodynamics and innovative designs.
In the early years, Cervélo
History of Focus Bikes
11-03-23
Focus Bikes is a German bicycle manufacturer founded in 1992 by Mike Kluge, a former cyclocross world champion. The company began by producing high-quality cyclocross bikes and quickly gained a reputation for innovation and attention to detail.
Throughout
History of Santa Cruz
11-03-23
Santa Cruz Bicycles is a mountain bike company based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 1993 by Rob Roskopp, Mike Marquez, and Rich Novak. The company was born out of a passion for mountain biking and a desire to create high-quality bikes that could
History of Cannondale bike
11-03-23
Cannondale is an American bicycle manufacturer founded in 1971 by Joe Montgomery. The company began by producing outdoor gear, including backpacks and camping equipment, before turning its focus to bicycle manufacturing.
In the early years, Cannondale
History of Frog bikes
11-03-23
Frog Bikes is a UK-based children's bicycle manufacturer founded in 2013 by husband-and-wife team Jerry and Shelley Lawson. The company is known for producing lightweight, high-quality bicycles that are specifically designed for children.
The idea for
History of Merida Bikes
11-03-23
Merida Bikes is a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer founded in 1972 by Ike Tseng. The company is named after a famous Roman city in Spain and is known for producing high-quality bicycles for every type of rider, from professional athletes to recreational
History of Volt Bikes
11-03-23
Volt Bikes is a UK-based electric bicycle manufacturer founded in 2010 by James Metcalfe. The company is known for producing high-quality e-bikes that are designed for both urban commuting and off-road adventures.
In the early years, Volt Bikes started
