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TI Cycles was
established by the Murugappa Group in the year 1949, in
collaboration with Tube Investments, UK. The first
Hercules bicycle rolled out in 1951. Three more brands
were added to the portfolio - Phillips in 1959, BSA in
1964 and Montra in 2011.
Today, TI Cycles is the
leader in the ‘specials’ segment. The energy of the
company can be felt nationwide, thanks to a network of
around 1,500 primary dealers and 10,000 secondary
dealers.
TI Cycles has the
capacity to manufacture 4 million cycles a year at 3
plants across India - Chennai in the South, Nasik in the
West and Noida in the North. This is supported by 4
zonal offices and 4 warehouses across the country.
TI Cycles has been at
the forefront of personal mobility solutions for over 6
decades and has gone from being a pioneer in bicycle
manufacture and design to a complete mobility and
well-being expert. Standing for the core promise of fun,
fitness and freedom, TI Cycles offers consumers a range
of bicycles, e-scooters, fitness equipment and infant
mobility solutions.
Known best for its
flagship bicycle brands, BSA, Hercules and Montra, TI
Cycles has practically created and perfected every new
cycle category in the country. The first MTB, the first
geared bike, the first Shox model, the first girls’
bike, the first kids’ bike, the first light roadster
and the first carbon frame bike were all introduced by
TI Cycles.
TI Cycles has constantly
come up with new trends to suit evolving consumer needs.
With the changing retail environment, TI Cycles has
introduced BSA Hercules exclusive stores, which have
revolutionised the bicycle outlet in India. A one-stop
premium shop for all bicycling and fitness requirements,
The exclusive stores have a customer-friendly ambience
and serves as a model for other bicycle outlets in the
country. TI Cycles has also launched urban and rural
Hercules BSA Zone formats in the retail segment. A new
initiative, Track and Trail, offers an international
range of bikes for the discerning cyclist. Faster,
lighter and stronger than any cycle every created in
India, Montra brings international standard carbon frame
bike ingeniously manufactured for the first time in
India.
Living up to its dynamic
vision of going beyond just bicycles, TI Cycles has also
made a foray into Fitness and Infants under the brands
of BSA Workouts and BSA Toddlers respectively.
In keeping with its
visionary status, TI Cycles is ready to ride the trends
of the future, whether they are in new products, and new
areas of business or retail. And it is now more set than
ever to fulfil its core promise of fun, fitness and
freedom for all.
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