Atala spa is an Italian manufacturer of
bicycles
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and exercise equipment. It was founded in 1907 by Angelo Gatti and has its headquarters in
Monza, Italy.
History
The company was started by Angelo Gatti in 1907
and formally incorporated in Italy in 1921 by Cesare Rizzato.
It is notable for its
racing bicycle
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Racing bicycles are designed for maximum performance ...
s, winning several championships in the early 20th century. The company won some championships in the 1980s before experiencing financial difficulties. Part of the company was sold in 2002. Now 50% of the company is owned by the
Accell Group.
The company also produces bicycles for the brands Atala, Carraro Cicli, Whistle Bikes, Maino and Umberto Dei. The company won victories in the past years with the
Atala Team
Models

''Street:'' SLR, SLR100, Outdoor, Norhtblack, Time out
*''Trekking:'' Distance, River, Discovery, Street, Travel, Bridge
*''Urban :'' Manhattan, Primavera, Città , Cruiser, Life, Venture, Airon, Maggie, Piccadilli, president
*''MTB:'' Shape D, Shape V, Spin, Planet D, Planet V, Wap, Replay, Stratos, My Flower, Cobra, Diablo, Dragon, Scorpion
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Electric bicycle
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'': E-Green, EcoLife, Ecofolding, EcoCity
*Cid'z bikes
*Folding Bikes
The company produces several models for the Carraro Cicli, Whistle Bikes, and Maino e Umberto Dei brands.
Components
The company produces "Byte"
bicycle parts
List of bicycle parts by alphabetic order:
* Axle: as in the generic definition, a rod that serves to attach a wheel to a bicycle and provides support for bearings on which the wheel rotates, for example a through-axle or an axle made for a qu ...
which are used in several models of the brand.
See also
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List of bicycle parts
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List of Italian companies
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References
External links
* (Italian)
Whistle Bikes WebsiteFat Tire Electric BikesUmberto Dei Bicycles Website
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