Bianchi (company)

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F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi S.p.A.
Bianchi
IndustryManufacturing
FoundedMilan, Italy in 1885; 139 years ago (1885)
FounderEdoardo Bianchi
Headquarters
Milan
,
Italy
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsBicycles, E-bike and related components
ParentCycleurope Group
Websitebianchi.com

F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi S.p.A., commonly known as Bianchi ([ˈbjaŋki]) is the world's oldest bicycle manufacturing company in existence, having pioneered the use of equal-sized wheels with pneumatic rubber tires.[1] The company was founded in Italy in 1885 and in addition to bicycles it produced motorcycles from 1897 to 1967. In 1955 the joint-venture Autobianchi was created together with Fiat and Pirelli for the manufacturing of cars – Autobianchi was subsequently sold to Fiat in 1969.

Throughout its modern era, Bianchi has been associated with the Italian Giro d'Italia and Tour de France winners, Fausto Coppi,[2] Marco Pantani and Felice Gimondi.

  1. ^ Anschutz, Eric (May 27, 2020). "Bianchi Bicycles Image Gallery". Ebykr.
  2. ^ "Design Classics". Cycling Plus. United Kingdom: Immediate Media Company. December 2000.