Softride ceased bicycle production in 2007 after the design was banned from racing.
Although not a mainstream material for bicycle production, titanium bikes have been used by race teams and adventure cyclists.
Utilising technology and expertise gained from bicycle production, Tunturi expanded into fitness equipment development.
By 1897, the family started bicycle production, but switched their focus to clock movements in 1904, and later started making their own cases.
In 1930, bicycle production reached 162,000 units per year at the Beaulieu factory.
The origins of the company date back to 1918, although bicycle production did not begin until 1933.
While bicycle production had steadily risen through the mid-1950s, the British market began to decline with the increasing affordability and popularity of the automobile.
By contrast, according to Gardner, in 1995 regular bicycle production decreased from its peak 107 million units.
From October 22 through 26, the workers continued the bicycle production.
Time Magazine reported in 1971 that "for the first time since the 1890s, nearly one-half of all bicycle production" was "geared for adults."