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Trek Bicycle Corporation is a bicycle, cycling product and electric motorcycle [3] manufacturer and distributor under brand names Trek, Electra Bicycle Company, Bontrager, and Diamant Bikes. The company has previously manufactured bikes under the Gary Fisher , LeMond Racing Cycles , Klein , and Villiger Bikes brand names.
Keith Bontrager (/ b ɒ n ˈ t r eɪ ɡ ər /; born December 18, 1954) is a motorcycle racer [1] who became a pioneer in the development of the modern mountain bike.Between 1980 and 1995, he was president of his own Bontrager Company, which continues to develop components for Trek Bicycle Corporation after Trek bought out Bontrager.
Also of note was the Trek Lime from the 2000s. It used an internal 3-speed hub gear that was electrically shifted based on the rider's speed. Power was provided by a dynamo on the front hub. [3] Current autobike designs of the 2020s build on the principles introduced by the Trek Lime. The front wheel uses a hub dynamo to generate electricity.
They offer padding for the heel of your hands without limiting your dexterity, which you need to manipulate your bike computer, adjust your sunglasses, or open an energy bar or gel.
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1996 saw the introduction of the "Handy-bicycle", a full-size folding bicycle, made of stainless-steel. The 10-millionth Diamant came out of the factory in 1998. In 2002, Diamant Fahrradwerke GmbH was acquired by the Trek Bicycle Corporation. The company introduced new models such as the Drive+ electronic drive-assist, and a line of Pedelecs ...
This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.
A belt-driven bicycle is a chainless bicycle that uses a flexible belt, typically a synchronous toothed design, in order to transmit power from the pedals to the wheel. The application of belt drives to bicycles is growing, especially in the commuter bicycle market, due to the low maintenance and lubrication-free benefits.