A visit to the factory: How is a bicycle tire actually made? Tire manufacturer Pirelli gave us a glimpse into its modern production facilities and halls. The company also has an interesting history to offer; a visit to its in-house museum is well worth it! The history of Pirelli: In the world of cycling, there are few names with such an impressive… read more
General: Panasonic has been active in the e-bike market for over 20 years. However, few people know that the Japanese company has been producing bicycles for much longer, and that the two-wheeler has even played a crucial role in the technology giant's success story. We paid a visit to the Panasonic campus just outside Munich. Few people are likely to be familiar with e-bikes... read more
Spectrum / Home Visit: A few weeks ago, we visited Geero in beautiful Styria and explored the question: Where does a Geero e-bike come from? With many other manufacturers, you'd have to fly halfway around the world to find the answer; with Geero, a road trip to the region around Graz is enough. Many production steps take place here, from the... read more
Market: Radon is probably familiar to most cyclists in this country. While it was initially the Rhineland-based direct mail order company's outstanding price/performance ratio that made headlines, it has now become one of the major players in the German bicycle business with its progressive in-house developments. We visited the 'hallowed halls' and the... read more
Market: SKS – the pressure makers: The racing compressor, a cult device among air pumps, is celebrating its 50th birthday. Those who visit the manufacturer and its history will learn many other exciting things about pumps and mudguards. Sauerland, Sundern-City: This is where the legendary racing compressor is born. Production takes place right next to the town hall... read more
