CORRATEC HISTORY
30 years Corratec
Since 1990 this is our fixed philosophy. This is the basis of our principles that characterise our work, our bikes and our actions. To ride and feel the corratec technologies are unique. Only those who have experienced corratec will understand the feeling that of which cannot be truly expressed in pictures or words, but only through the feeling – The freedom, life and passion. Since 1990, the aspiration to create the perfect bicycle is our greatest motivation. Every day we strive to progress closer to this ambition. In this successive season, we will make our mark that highlights our divergence from the mass-produced bicycles with our sole focus on quality over and above all. The new Shadow Edge Tube Technology, the world’s strongest and securest corratec E-Bike frame (Fusion Tube Edge Technology), Integrated Engine Bottom Bracket, Inside Link, C-Light and more. Upon these innovations lie our foundations that focus to compete only within the special bicycles market. A sportive and high-quality bike in this new era can no longer be compared with bikes of the past. Today they are small technical marvels powered by human force or electronic engines. All who ride a corratec bike, will truly feel the difference.
„Corratec was founded with „passion of Cycling": To offer unique and technically innovative bicycles, fulfilling the highest quality standards while pursuing solely stationary bicycle shops in our sales channel to be the leading brand in the premium bicycle segment.”
Konrad Irlbacher
Founder and CEO
Cielo Irlbacher
CEO
Sportive, traditional, high-quality passionate – this is what all corratec bikes have in common. Especially the properties sportive and high-quality are the part where we are ambitious to make our products more sportive, safe and comfortable Therefore, the big challenge of our engineers and product managers is to develop our own unique technologies which you can't buy anywhere else.
Since the establishment of corratec, we have remained loyal to our location Raubling- Germany – and have continued to do so for two generations. Engineering, assembly, research and development is also located here within our headquarters that´s situated at the foot of the Alps.
Only the best and that's just good enough! That is our aim for every single Corratec. Our product managers and development engineers make every effort to improve our products every day. Only the highest quality components and materials will get on our corratec bikes.
Since the foundation in 1990 racing is deeply embedded in the DNA of corratec. Therefore, the corratec athletes celebrated numerous victories in regional, national and international competitions since 1990.
30 years Corratec
It is wonderful when something that is born of conviction is also able to impress other professionals. corratec has won numerous awards already, and is gaining more all the time. This is a great honour for us. corratec bikes are synonymous with good and outstanding design. They combine aesthetics and function in a manner that inspires independent and internationally renowned juries time and time again. The Life S, for example, has won one of the world’s most prestigious design Awards, design & innovation award. At corratec, this fills us with particular pride. We regularly submit our latest products to demanding competitions and product reviews - partly to have our capabilities verified and partly to document the high quality of our Corratec bikes.
The Zzyzx brand which is named after the same californian village has been specializing in the development and manufacture of aftermarket parts for Corratec. Zzyzx became known for its high quality downhill components, which quickly made the brand a supplier to corratec. Due to the strong cooperation over the years corratec decided to secure the company and thus also the trademark rights and sells the components on all corratec bikes under its own brand Zzyzx [ˈzaɪzɪks].