Overview of Corratec Bicycle Models
German trade marks evoke associations with the highest quality of manufactured goods and the latest technologies. For most users, this has long been the rule. For many years, employees of the German trade mark Corratec have been working on this principle. They are dedicated to building reliable bicycles with the latest design and quality control standards.
A bit of history
The country of origin of Corratec non-motorized vehicles is Germany. In the 70s of the past century in the German city of Rosenheim, a sales point was opened selling sports goods, where bicycles were not on sale. And by the beginning of the 80s, the store already had a department where these vehicles began to be sold.
From the earliest days, bicycles of this brand were created in order to be the best and quality among products of this type. In the late 80s, a bicycle appeared with an unusual frame made of carbon fiber. In the 90s, the bicycle production was moved to the city of Raubling.
Here and now there is a powerful plant for the manufacture of these products, which occupies several thousand square meters.
Every day, up to 300 units of goods are produced, which are tested according to special programs that control the quality of products.
Currently, the Corratec trademark is a symbol of quality in the field of bicycle production. Any product is manufactured using the latest technologies that guarantee a long service life of the product.
The company has several patents that make it possible to produce products that differ from the bicycles of competing companies. For example, only this trademark has a patent for the production of products with arched frames.
The quality of the bicycles of this company is also confirmed by the successful performances of athletes sponsored by Corratec. So, the famous cyclist Jan Ostergard more than once became the winner of the competition thanks to the sports bicycles of this brand.
On several occasions, Corratec bicycles have won various nominations from magazines and communities, such as "Best bike appearance", "Best accessories design".
Commands
Almost every bike brand has professional sports teams that compete on branded bikes. The main team of the German brand is considered Corratec Team. It includes both riders and country riders. Team members participate in most of the competitions in Europe, where they win prizes.
There is an Italian national team Team Baier-Corratec Landshut, its participants are frequent guests of cross-country competitions. Besides, Corratec also has a team of non-professional athletes - amateur riders from Bavaria. Hannes Baumgarten, despite not being a professional, won the popular cycling competition.
Varieties
Mountain bikes are classified into hardtails and full suspensions, which can be fitted with carbon and aluminum frames. The Corratec company produces 8 lines, each of which has several varieties of products. This allows both professional cycling participants and simply enthusiasts to choose the required model.
There is an extensive lineup of road bikes from racing road bikes to heavy crossovers. 9 lines for road units have been developed.
Corratec did not pass by the younger generation either. Several models are available for children and adolescents. You can choose the right one based on the age of the child.
Trekking models and those used for movement in the city have rigid forks, they are optimal for sports activities and cycling. There are 3 options for driving outside the city and 5 for driving in a straight country.
The company produces electric bicycles for both children and their parents. Standard two-wheeled vehicles are electrically powered for off-road use.
The lineup
Let's talk about the most famous models of bicycles under the Corratec brand.
- X Vert Motion. The model is well suited for ordinary cycling enthusiasts. It is a product with an aluminum frame. Wheels 26-inch with tires of 2.2 profile. The product is good, but currently in small quantities and very difficult to find in the store.
- Halcon. This model is from the same line as the previous one. It is a mountain bike. The bike is similar in function to the previous model, only the fork is shorter. Customers are primarily attracted by the bright appearance of this product.
- X Vert expert 650b. It is a product on 27.5-inch wheels. The fork is made in China, but with a 1 cm travel and the possibility of blocking. It has 27 speeds, switchable by a Japanese motor-to-wheel linkage from Shimano. This product is suitable for non-professional athletes and for occasional travel.
- Harmony Gent. A model of a road bike well suited for urban use. There are front and rear lights, as well as a trunk and a 24-speed gearbox. All this equipment allows this product to be a good vehicle used in the city.
- Corratec X-Vert Teen 24. A teenage non-motorized vehicle for use on relief terrain. There is an aluminum frame, 24-inch wheels. Fork travel 0.5 cm.
Latest developments
Corratec has received numerous awards for testing new designs. Currently, products of this brand are used more than 15 different technological developments related to shock absorbers and mounting types.
The largest number of patents has been obtained for several types of bicycle frames. Only this brand uses the SuperBow arched carbon frame on its bikes. In addition, a SpaceTech top-tube frame design is used.
Corratec was one of the first to produce a line of semi-slick tires and Diamant profiles, which are used in competitions.
For mountain bikes, the steering wheel can be adjusted according to the wishes of the owners. BullBar - This wheel was developed based on the wishes of the Corratec team members, who have competed and won more than once.
Feedback
Feedback from users on the products of this brand is ambiguous - there are positive and negative ones.
People include positive qualities:
- quickness;
- the presence of a reliable frame that can withstand even the most severe loads;
- good work of the braking system;
- as well as the existing shock absorption system makes it possible to enjoy comfort on any road.
The negative qualities include the too high cost of this non-motorized vehicle.
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