2024
The corratec One Piece Downtube offers maximum stiffness, integrated cable routing, and a seamless design.
2023
“Never lose your corratec bike” is the motto behind the corratec c-Finder – an innovative and unique module integrated into corratec E-Bikes.
2023
At the 2023 Giro d’Italia, Team corratec was the most active team, earning the most TV airtime and joining over ten breakaway groups.
2022
In Timișoara, we produce corratec bikes on a 50,000 m² sustainable factory site equipped with solar panels, skilled professionals, and an annual CO₂ savings of 700 tons.
2021
corratec’s new frame design delivers maximum torsional stiffness in the down tube.
2019
corratec unveils the brand-new Revolution iLink – at the time, the lightest VPP bike on the market, weighing just 9.3 kg. In addition, this bike features the outstanding Inside Link technology.
2019
Italian rider Andrea Pendini won the European Championship in the Mountain Bike XC Marathon – an outstanding victory for corratec on the brand-new Revolution iLink.
2019
A professional mountain bike team focused on World Cup marathons, cross-country, and sprint races.
2019
The corratec Life S wins the Design & Innovation Award 2019 for its innovative design and functionality, making it one of the most forward-thinking bikes in the industry.
2018
corratec is honored as a winner in the category Industry Excellence in Branding – Sports. Recognized as one of the trendiest and most exciting brands in the cycling industry.
2017
The 25th anniversary edition of the CCT EVO impressed the jury and won the German Design Award in 2017.
2017
The patented cover mechanism allows the battery to disappear entirely within the frame, resulting in a sleek and seamless design.
2016
Alexey Shchebelin wins as a solo rider, covering a distance of 9,287 km in 336h 18m 5s.
2016
Team corratec wins the Tour de Suisse in the Ötztal.
2016
A New World from corratec. Bold, edgy, hip, stylish, modern, extraordinary, cool, and unique – that’s exactly what the corratec Life S stands for. With customizable fender colors, the Life S matches your personal style perfectly. Its compact frame lets you cruise through the city with ease. And best of all: you can place your feet on the ground anytime while staying comfortably seated in the saddle.
2015
The Fusion Tube, reinforced with a structural edge, offers even greater stiffness – making it the most stable and secure corratec E-Bike frame to date.
- Maximum stability thanks to honeycomb design
- Increased stiffness values
- Integrated mobile battery
- Separate and safer cable routing
- Perfect battery integration along the down tube
2015
corratec looks back on a quarter century of company history.
2014
corratec is the official supplier to the German national ski teams in Alpine, Ski Cross, Biathlon, and Nordic disciplines.
2013
INSIDE LINK – Another innovation from corratec: Thanks to its unique kinematics, the rear triangle remains firm during acceleration – delivering a ride that feels like a hardtail.
Inside Link – the fastest full-suspension bike in the world!
2013
Market Launch of corratec’s First E-Bikes
2012
The new corratec UBBS bottom bracket system allows the use of all major brand cranksets in your high-end frame.
2010
In 2010, the motto COLOR YOUR WAY! at corratec stands especially for unique bikes, vibrant riding fun, and experiences that bring color to everyday life and leisure.
2009
The two force paths of the 2CIRCLE full-suspension system ensure the shock is always perfectly positioned throughout the ride.
2008
The corratec C:Time – a new generation of time trial bikes. Now available as a full carbon racing bike.
2007
The all-round weapon for every kind of All Mountain and Enduro riding. corratec’s specialized technology perfectly balances relaxed uphill climbing with smooth, high-performance descents.
2006
A new benchmark in functionality and design: an ultra-light and fast carbon hardtail frame featuring TCM technology.
2005
corratec offers custom-made frames – handcrafted under the personal supervision of Mauro Sannino.
2004
Powerful New 4-Pivot Design. The ultimate suspension technology used in the Bump series bikes frees you from compromises when searching for the perfect setup. A new star is born in the downhill/enduro class.
2003
World Champion in the Points Race at the UCI Track World Championships.
2001
World Champion in the Points Race.
2001
The corratec World Team wins the Transalp Challenge for the third consecutive time – riding the production model Superbow Titan.
2000
The shock is centrally mounted for the first time, resulting in direct power transfer without energy loss.
1996
corratec develops the first road bike equipped with a disc brake.
1995
Jan Ostergaard wins the MTB World Cup – another major success for Team corratec.
1994
Bruno Risi secures the first World Championship title for corratec on the track.
1993
corratec’s unique and instantly recognizable curved design wins the Red Dot Design Award.
1992
World Premiere of the corratec BullBar Handlebar.
1992
The company expands. Headquarters, production, and retail are now united under one roof in Raubling.
1990
Bikes are now produced in-house and carry the name corratec – inspired by corrado, the Italian word for Konrad.
1989
The first bikes under the name "corrado" – Italian for Konrad – were sold.
1983
The first cycling catalog is released – bikes from the brand Sannino are added to the product range.
1982
Konrad Irlbacher Sr. – National Team Skier for the German Ski Association
Konrad Irlbacher Jr. – Bicycle Expert
1972
Konrad Irlbacher Sr. founded a specialist sports store in Rosenheim. IKO stands for Irlbacher Konrad†, who established the company in 1972. His spirit of innovation was passed on to his son, also named Konrad, who now serves as Managing Director. Together, they led IKO to the success it enjoys today.
Konrad Irlbacher † began his sports retail business with ski equipment and quickly outpaced the competition with his groundbreaking ideas. He built the first monoski, produced skis with continuous steel edges, and used a screen-printing technique for model labeling that drew so much attention it’s now on display in a museum in Munich.
His hands-on experience as a former racer, combined with ongoing technical exchanges with today’s top athletes, has ensured a level of expert knowledge at IKO that remains unmatched.
