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Lezyne

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Lezyne
Company typePrivate
IndustryCycling
FoundedMarch 1, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-03-01)
HeadquartersReno, Nevada, U.S.
Products
Number of employees
100-200
WebsiteRide.Lezyne.com

Lezyne is a manufacturer of bicycle accessories headquartered in Reno, Nevada, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Berlin and Taichung. The company is known for producing pumps, multi-tools, saddle bags, bottle cages, lights and GPS cyclocomputers.[1][2][3] Most of their products are manufactured in-house at their factory in Taichung, Taiwan.[4] In addition to selling products in the aftermarket, Lezyne is an original equipment manufacturer for electric bicycle lights.[5]

History

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Lezyne was founded by Micki Kozuschek on March 1, 2007. The original product line consisted of hand pumps, multi-tools, tire repair items, saddle bags and hydration packs.[6]

In 2011, Lezyne released a lineup of LED bicycle lights.[7]

In 2015, the company announced their first line of GPS cycling computers along with a supporting mobile app and data analysis website.[8]

In 2018, Lezyne won three Design & Innovation Awards for their Classic Brass Bell, Digital Micro Floor Drive HV pump, and Laser Drive taillight.[9][10][11]

In 2019, Lezyne released a mobile app which can be used to wirelessly control and program select LED lights.[12]

Sponsorship

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In addition to manufacturing accessories, Lezyne also supports and receives product feedback from notable cycling teams and individual athletes including:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dunn, Daniel (2014-06-05). "Factory Visit: Lezyne Components, San Luis Obispo, California". ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  2. ^ "Lezyne's new Taiwan factory nears completion". Bicycle Retailer and Industry News. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  3. ^ "Lezyne launch GPS bike computer range". Road Cycling UK. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  4. ^ Overholt, Zach (2014-05-23). "Factory Tour: Inside Lezyne's Impressive Taiwan Facility". Bikerumor. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  5. ^ "Lezyne enters the OEM e-bike market". BikeBiz. 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  6. ^ "LEZYNE 2008 Product Launch". Pinkbike. 2007-08-20. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  7. ^ Benedict, Tyler (2011-08-17). "Lezyne Brightens Lineup with Cree-Powered LED Bicycle Lights". Bikerumor. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  8. ^ Huang, James (18 March 2015). "Lezyne launches GPS cycling computers". BikeRadar. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  9. ^ "Lezyne Classic Brass Bell". Design & Innovation Award. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  10. ^ "Lezyne Digital Micro Floor Drive HV". Design & Innovation Award. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  11. ^ "Lezyne Laser Drive taillight". Design & Innovation Award. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  12. ^ "New Smart Connect app designed to control Lezyne LED lights". Bicycle Retailer and Industry News. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  13. ^ "Home | Danny MacAskill". Danny MacAskill | Welcome to the website of professional street trials rider Danny MacAskill. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  14. ^ "Sponsors – Cédric Gracia". Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  15. ^ "Partners". Lotto Soudal. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  16. ^ "Official technical partners". Equipe cycliste AG2R La Mondiale. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  17. ^ "Sponsors". Alison Tetrick. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  18. ^ "Team DSM partner up with Lezyne". Team DSM. 2022-02-23. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
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