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The low-down on Industry Insider:

  • Take a look at the history of important and famous cycling innovators
  • See the places few people ever see and meet the people involved
  • See exactly how products and bikes are made, from start to finish
  • Follow the processes from idea to finished product to shop shelf
  • Grab yourself an insight into the workings of the bike industry

     From designing and creating bikes and parts, through the history and future of companies, to the people behind the brands and the bikes, we take you on a journey inside the world's bike industry. Quote mark

Jeff Jones, Editor

Ridley
Another Ridley creation gets a unique finish

Ridley Ridley Established 1997 Tessenderlo Belgium

Ridley as a company is not even a teenager, and yet they behave like seasoned professionals who have been making bikes for centuries. Their pedigree stems from a pro racer who turned his hand to making frames the traditional way, using steel tubing and a mix of lugged and TIG welded construction. Today the Ridley brand is synonymous with quality and performance, with a range encompassing all kinds of cycling. Read more…

Milani Cycles
The Milani family busy creating masterpieces

Milani Cycles Established 1927 Gallarate Italy

One of the oldest surviving bicycle makers in Italy has seen a gradual and very welcome return to the forefront of both performance cycling and retro-classic chic. Milani Cycles are well and truly back, with a range of bikes that span full-race carbon fibre machines through to steel tube and lug joint frames that are on the wish list of every knowledgeable roadie willing to splash some cash.  Read more…

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