What TEKTRO does

TEKTRO Technology Corporation is a privately held Taiwanese bicycle component manufacturer founded in 1986, operating through two brands: TEKTRO, positioned in the mid-range market with a focus on stability, durability and cost-performance for everyday cycling, and TRP (Tektro Racing Product), a high-end performance brand for elite and racing applications. The company's core products span hydraulic disc brakes, mechanical disc brakes, rim brakes, brake levers, rotors, disc pads, brake accessories, drivetrain components (rear derailleurs, shift levers, cassettes, cranksets), and ABS systems. Underlying technology is anchored by 80% in-house vertical integration (forging, heat treatment, CNC machining, brake pad production, painting, carbon fiber and assembly), the proprietary E.A.S.I. electronic automatic shifting system co-developed with Bosch eBike Systems, the QuantumShift drivetrain coordination technology integrated with CLASSIFIED's Powershift hub, and the CMD wireless communication protocol.

The business model is a hybrid of original equipment (OE) supply to global bicycle manufacturers and aftermarket sales through a network of authorized distributors and dealers spanning more than 30 countries, with regional headquarters in the USA, Germany and Taiwan, and additional direct-to-consumer e-commerce via TRP's own storefront. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are positioned at two distinct price tiers aligned with the TEKTRO and TRP brands. Manufacturing is currently split across Taiwan (Changhua City) and China (Huizhou, Wuxi), with a new Vietnam facility in Ho Chi Minh City under construction targeting mass production in 2027. End customers span mountain biking (MTB, enduro, downhill, e-MTB), road and gravel, city and trekking, touring and cargo, and time trial/triathlon segments, with racing sponsorships (notably Aaron Gwin via Frameworks Racing / TRP) and Eurobike award recognition used as primary brand-building channels. Leadership is headed by CEO Leo Chen.

Name

TEKTRO

Legal name

TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORP

Website

https://tektro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

TEKTRO is a Taiwan-based, privately held bicycle component manufacturer (founded 1986) operating the TEKTRO mid-range and TRP high-end brands, producing brake systems, drivetrains and ABS components for OEMs and aftermarket distributors across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Components

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Bicycle brake systems
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Bicycle drivetrain components
• Mountain bike components
• E-bike braking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Changhua

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Component Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling brake systems (hydraulic disc, mechanical disc), brake levers, rotors, disc pads, accessories, and drivetrain components to bicycle manufacturers and aftermarket.
2. Original Equipment Manufacturing (OE): Supply of components to bicycle OEM manufacturers as original equipment on new bikes.
3. Aftermarket Sales: Sales of replacement parts, accessories, and upgrades through authorized dealer and distributor network globally.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TEKTRO manufactures and sells bicycle braking systems, drivetrain components, and related accessories through two brands — TEKTRO (mid-range) and TRP (high-end performance). The core product lines include hydraulic disc brakes, mechanical disc brakes, rim/caliper brakes, brake levers, rotors, disc pads, rear derailleurs, shift levers, cassettes, cranksets, and ABS-equipped braking systems co-developed with Bosch eBike Systems. Products are sold globally to bicycle OEMs and through a network of authorized distributors and dealers for the aftermarket.

Product overview

TEKTRO Technology Corporation is a bicycle components manufacturer founded in 1986 with over 36 years of experience. The company operates two distinct brands: TEKTRO (mid-range market, focused on stability, durability, and cost-performance) and TRP (Tektro Racing Products, high-end performance for elite cycling). The product portfolio spans brake systems (hydraulic disc, mechanical disc, rim caliper brakes), brake levers, rotors, disc pads, accessories (adapters, hoses, bleed tools), drivetrains (rear derailleurs, shift levers, cassettes, cranksets), and ABS systems. Key TRP products include the EVO family of hydraulic disc brakes (EVO PRO, EVO X, EVO EXPERT, EVO COMP), the E.A.S.I. intelligent automatic shifting system (A12, A11, A10) developed with Bosch eBike Systems, the VISTAR // Powershift electronic drivetrain with CLASSIFIED, and EVO 7/12 drivetrain groupsets. Key TEKTRO products include the new Orion hydraulic disc brakes and Orion drivetrain components. TRP and TEKTRO brake systems are compatible with Bosch eBike ABS, and TRP drivetrains integrate with CLASSIFIED Powershift hub technology. The company maintains 80% in-house production across Taiwan, China, and (future) Vietnam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRP: High-end performance brand designed for superior levels of performance and durability using advanced production techniques, accurate processing and meticulous quality control. Stands for Tektro Racing Product.
• TEKTRO

Products and services

• TRP EVO PRO (HD-M9040) Hydraulic Disc Brake Top-tier MTB hydraulic disc brake with pad activation dial, lever reach adjuster, ergonomic sportive lever blade, high-flow 4-piston caliper, and hybrid piston technology for heat management. Compatible with Bosch ABS PRO.
• TRP EVO X (HD-M9020) Hydraulic Disc Brake Lightweight hydraulic disc brake optimized for XC and light trail riding with titanium hardware, optimized modulation, and 2-piston caliper design.
• TRP EVO EXPERT (HD-M8040) Hydraulic Disc Brake Performance hydraulic disc brake with new master cylinder design, ergonomic sportive lever blade, tool-free lever reach adjuster, and high-flow 4-piston caliper.
• TRP EVO COMP (HD-M7040) Hydraulic Disc Brake Entry-level hydraulic disc brake with lever reach adjuster (by tool) and new master cylinder design for consistent bite point, designed for demanding trail riding.
• TRP DH-R EVO Hydraulic Disc Brake TRP's most powerful brake for DH, Enduro, and E-MTB racing with 9mm lever piston, optimized hydraulic flow, hinged lever clamp, hybrid pistons, and top-loading pad design.
• TRP TRAIL EVO Hydraulic Disc Brake TRP's brake of choice for hardcore Trail, Enduro, and E-MTB riding developed with Aaron Gwin on the World Cup circuit, with optimized hydraulic flow and stainless steel/hybrid pistons.
• TRP SLATE EVO Hydraulic Disc Brake TRP's trail and light E-MTB brake merging DH-R and Slate T4 technologies with matte black finish and reach adjuster.
• TRP C2.3RX (HD-EU8040) E-MTB Hydraulic Disc Brake TRP hydraulic disc brake for E-MTB and E-Assist with clean cockpit hose design, larger reservoir volume, optimized hydraulic flow, and high-performance 4-piston caliper.
• TRP C2.3 (HD-EU835) Cargo Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake TRP hydraulic disc brake for heavy cargo bikes combining E-bike features with clean cockpit lever design for maximum brake performance and modulation.
• TEKTRO New Orion (HD-T6040 / HD-T6020 / HD-M6040 / HD-M6020) Hydraulic Disc Brake TEKTRO's top-level hydraulic disc brake with new master cylinder, 2-piece clamp supporting TRP/MMX/i-Spec EV/i-Spec II shifters, 5.0mm performance hose, mineral oil; available in 4-piston and 2-piston variants.
• TRP SPYKE Mechanical Disc Brake TRP mechanical disc brake for MTB and fat bikes with dual-sided actuation, independent pad adjustments, integrated barrel adjuster, and dust cover.
• TRP SPYRE Mechanical Disc Brake TRP mechanical disc brake for road and gravel with dual piston actuation, independent pad adjustments, and integrated cable barrel adjuster; PM and FM variants.
• TRP E.A.S.I. A12 Automatic Shifting Rear Derailleur TRP's 12-speed intelligent automatic shifting rear derailleur ePowered by Bosch eBike Systems, with automatic/manual RollShift, torque reduction during shifting, target cadence control via Bosch display or Flow App, sealed bearing pulleys, and horizontal parallelogram design.
• TRP E.A.S.I. A11 Automatic Shifting Rear Derailleur TRP's 11-speed intelligent automatic shifting rear derailleur developed with Bosch eBike Systems for urban, touring, and all-road eBike segments.
• TRP E.A.S.I. A10 Automatic Shifting Rear Derailleur TRP's 10-speed intelligent automatic shifting rear derailleur developed with Bosch eBike Systems; compatible with Bosch ABS system.
• TRP VISTAR // Powershift Groupset Electronic 1x drivetrain combining TRP VISTAR groupset engineering with CLASSIFIED's Powershift 2-speed rear hub. Delivers 15 (gravel) or 16 (road) gears with 530% range via QuantumShift technology, wireless CMD protocol, and full groupset including crankset, rear derailleur, cassette, bar end unit, and KMC chain.
• TRP EVO 7 Groupset TRP's 7-speed DH drivetrain including RD-M9070 rear derailleur, SL-M9070-7R shifter, CS-M8070-7 7-speed DH cassette, and carbon/alloy crankset options.
• TRP EVO 12 Groupset TRP's 12-speed drivetrain including RD-M9050-L rear derailleur, SL-M9050-12R shifter, CS-M9050-12 cassette (10-52T), carbon crankset, and alloy crankset options.
• TEKTRO Orion Drivetrain (RD-M6000 / RD-T6000 / SL-M6000) TEKTRO's new drivetrain system including Orion rear derailleurs with ratchet style clutch or no clutch options and Orion shift levers supporting 10 and 11-speed configurations with clean cockpit design.
• TEKTRO Dorado ABS Hydraulic Disc Brake TEKTRO's 4-piston hydraulic disc brake with ABS developed in partnership with Bosch eBike Systems for touring eBikes. Features 5mm hose, 2.3mm rotors, mineral oil, optional power cut-off sensor.
• TEKTRO Volans ABS Hydraulic Disc Brake TEKTRO's ABS-equipped hydraulic disc brake for city and trekking eBikes with 4x2 piston caliper and banjo hose connection.
• TRP EVO PRO Limited Edition (40th Anniversary) Limited-edition TRP EVO PRO brake with exclusive hand-polished silver anniversary finish, individually numbered collector's box, and limited-edition rider card; 500 sets worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• World Cup racing victories including Aaron Gwin's UCI World Cup wins and multiple 2025 podium finishes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CLASSIFIEDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Joint development of VISTAR // Powershift groupset combining TRP's VISTAR groupset engineering with CLASSIFIED's Powershift 2-speed rear hub technology. The collaboration creates a revolutionary electronic 1x15/16 drivetrain with QuantumShift technology for road and gravel applications. Won Eurobike Award 2024.
• Frameworks RacingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Title sponsorship of Frameworks Racing / TRP team for 2026 and 2027 seasons. Professional mountain bike racing team including Aaron Gwin, Anna Newkirk, and Asa Vermette competing in World Cup Series, World Championships, RedBull Hardline, and Pro Downhill Series. Team uses TRP products including EVO PRO brakes.
• Bosch eBike SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Strategic collaboration for TRP E.A.S.I. (Electronic Automatic Shifting Intelligence) system. Bosch provides the smart system integration platform enabling automatic shifting technology for e-MTB applications. The E.A.S.I. A12, A11, and A10 rear derailleurs are ePowered by Bosch, with power directly supplied from the main Bosch Battery and seamless integration into Bosch eBike Flow app and displays.
• Aaron GwincoreOthersProfessional mountain bike athlete who contributed to development of TRP EVO PRO brake system. Joined Frameworks Racing / TRP as title sponsor athlete for 2026-2027 seasons.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SRAM: US-based bicycle component manufacturer competing across MTB and road groupsets (XX1, Eagle, RED eTap), hydraulic disc brakes (Code, Guide, Level) and suspension (RockShox). Directly comparable to TRP/TEKTRO in brake systems and drivetrains, particularly for high-end MTB and e-bike applications.
• Shimano: Global leader in bicycle components including disc brakes (Deore, XT, XTR, Dura-Ace), drivetrains (Di2 electronic shifting) and pedals. Directly competes with TEKTRO/TRP across hydraulic disc brakes, mechanical disc brakes and now electronic drivetrains, serving the same OEM bicycle manufacturers and aftermarket channels.
• Magura: German manufacturer of hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles, e-bikes and motorcycles (MT Series, MT7). Closely comparable to TEKTRO in disc brake engineering and OEM supply, with similar e-bike and MTB focus areas and a comparable premium aftermarket positioning in Europe.
• Campagnolo: Italian high-end road and gravel groupset and component manufacturer (Super Record, Ekar). Comparable to TRP in the high-end performance segment, with overlapping road/gravel drivetrain ambitions and a strong racing heritage, though Campagnolo is road-focused versus TEKTRO/TRP's broader category coverage.
• Hope Technology: UK-based manufacturer of high-end hydraulic disc brakes (Tech 4, V4), wheels, hubs and components. Comparable to TRP in the premium MTB and enduro brake segment with strong rider-community brand loyalty and racing credibility, though narrower product breadth than TEKTRO/TRP.
• Rotor Bike Components: Spanish manufacturer of cranksets, power meters and 1x13 drivetrain components (INSpider, 2INpower). Comparable to TEKTRO/TRP's VISTAR and EVO drivetrain ambitions in the electronic and high-end drivetrain segment, with similar targeting of premium OEM and aftermarket customers.
• FSA (Full Speed Ahead): Taiwan-based manufacturer of cranksets, drivetrains, brakes, and cockpit components under FSA, Vision and Pro brands. Comparable to TEKTRO in OEM drivetrain and cockpit supply, with similar breadth across road, MTB and e-bike categories and Taiwanese manufacturing heritage.
• Formula: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic disc brakes and suspension (Cura, Selva, Mod). Comparable to TRP/TEKTRO in high-end MTB, gravity and e-bike brake systems, with racing pedigree and similar premium positioning in the European market.
• Hayes Brakes: US-based hydraulic disc brake manufacturer (Dominion, Prime, Stroker) for MTB and e-bikes. Comparable to TEKTRO/TRP in hydraulic brake systems with overlapping OEM and aftermarket channels in North America.
• Trickstuff: German manufacturer of high-end hydraulic disc brakes (Piccola, Direttissima, Cammandura) and components. Comparable to TRP in the boutique high-end brake segment with strong German and European OEM relationships and a racing-led brand strategy similar to TRP's World Cup approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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