German brands are associated with the highest quality products and the latest technology. For most users, this has long been the rule. For many years, employees of the German brand Corratec have been operating on this principle. They manufacture reliable bikes using the latest developments and quality control standards.
A bit of history
The country of manufacture of non-motorized vehicles Corratec is Germany. In the 70s of the past century, a retail outlet selling sports goods was opened in the German city of Rosenheim, where bicycles were not available for sale. And by the beginning of the 80s, the store already had a department where these vehicles began to be sold.
From the very first days, bicycles of this brand were created in order to be the best and high-quality among products of this type. In the late 80s, a bicycle appeared with an unusual frame made of carbon fiber. In the 90s, bicycle production was moved to the city of Raubling.
Here and now is the most powerful factory for the manufacture of these products, occupying several thousand square meters.
Every day, up to 300 units of goods are produced, which are tested according to special programs that control product quality.
Currently, the Corratec brand is a unique symbol of quality in the field of bicycle production. Any product is manufactured using the latest technologies that guarantee a long product life.
The company has several patents, which make it possible to produce products that differ from the competitors' bicycles. For example, only this trademark has a patent for the manufacture of products with arched frames.
The quality of this company's bicycles is also confirmed by successful performances by athletes sponsored by Corratec. So, the famous cyclist Jan Ostergard more than once became the winner of the competition thanks to sports bikes of this brand.
Repeatedly, Corratec bicycles won in various categories of magazines and communities, for example, such as “The Best Bicycle Appearance”, “The Best Design of Optional Accessories”.
Teams
Almost every brand that produces bicycles has professional sports teams that compete in branded bicycles. The main team of the German brand is considered Corratec Team. It includes both racers and countrymen. Team members participate in most competitions in Europe, where they take 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 - these are amateur racers from Bavaria. Hannes Baumgarten, despite being not a professional, won the popular cycling competition.
Varieties
Mountain bicycles are divided into hardtail and double-suspension, which can be with carbon and aluminum frames. Corratec produces 8 lines, each of which has several varieties of products. This allows you to choose the necessary model for both professional cycling participants and just enthusiasts.
There is an extensive range of road bikes from racing road racers to heavy cross bikes. Developed 9 lines for road units.
Corratec did not pass by the younger generation. There are several models 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 and cycling. There are 3 options for driving in the country and 5 for driving in direct terrain.
The company produces electric bikes for both children and their parents. Standard two-wheeled vehicles are equipped with an electric drive, allowing them to be used on the roads.
The lineup
Let's talk about the most famous models of bicycles of the Corratec brand.
- X Vert Motion. The model is well suited for ordinary cycling enthusiasts. It is a product with an aluminum frame. 26-inch wheels with 2.2 profile tires. The product is good, but is currently available in small batches, and it is 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 in its functions is similar to the previous model, only a plug with a lower stroke. Buyers are primarily attracted by the striking appearance of this product.
- X Vert expert 650b. It is a product on 27.5-inch wheels. A Chinese-made plug, but with a 1 cm stroke and the ability to lock. It has 27 speeds that can be switched using a Japanese device connecting the motor to the wheels from Shimano. This product is suitable for non-professional athletes and for periodic trips.
- Harmony Gent. A model of a road bike, well suited for moving in urban environments. There are front and rear lights, as well as a trunk and 24-speed transmission. All this equipment allows this product to be a good vehicle used in the city.
- Corratec X-Vert Teen 24. Teenage non-motorized vehicle for use on bumpy terrain. There is an aluminum frame, 24-inch wheels. Fork stroke 0.5 cm.
Latest developments
Corratec specialists have received numerous awards in testing new designs. Currently, products of this brand are used more than 15 diverse technological developments that are related to shock absorbers and attachment types.
The largest number of patents received on several types of bicycle frames. Only this brand uses the SuperBow arcuate carbon frame on its bikes. In addition, the SpaceTech frame design with the upper pipe arrangement is used.
Corratec was one of the first to produce a line of half-tire tires and Diamant profiles, which are used in ongoing competitions.
For mountain bikes, the steering wheel is adjusted according to the wishes of the owners. BullBar - this steering wheel was developed based on the wishes of the Corratec team members who participated in the competitions more than once and emerged victorious.
Feedback
Feedback from users on the products of this brand is ambiguous - there are positive and negative.
The positive qualities people include:
- speed;
- the presence of a reliable frame that can withstand even the most severe loads;
- good performance of the brake system;
- as well as the existing depreciation system makes it possible to enjoy comfort on any road.
The negative qualities include the too high cost of this non-motorized vehicle.
See the Corratec X-vert bike overview below.