Business profile: The company "TD Velnar" LLC (brand "STARK Bikes") - manufacturer of bicycles Stark, Black One.
Number of employees: more than 150
Year of establishment: The company Stark Bikes was founded in 1997 as an importer of bicycles and spare parts. Later, in 2001 - created its own brands of bicycles Stark, Black One and Bravo, which have become widely known in the Russian market as an affordable and quality product for all styles of riding.
2015
The flagship Devolution model with 27.5-inch wheels is released.
Jam folding bikes with 16" wheels and Cobra model - a folding bike with 26" wheels and popular frame design.
The Indy Single is now available with a women's frame.
The dealer network is being expanded, with sales now taking place in Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
In 2015, Alexey Dubrovin wins a victory on a bicycle StarkKrafter Carbon 29" at the stage of the "Cup of Cycling Marathons of Russia Endurance race": 86 km on rough terrain with an altitude gain of up to 2000 meters.
2016
The Shooter 2 Trail model appears in the extreme lineup.
In the cross-country segment, new products include the Jumper and Jumper Disk two-suspenders, as well as models for fitness and walkingHunter, Hunter Disc, Outpost Disc, Tank, Tank Disc, Slash, Slash Disc andRespect.
In the road and comfort category appears Terros Multispeed - a bike with 28" wheels, comfortable fit and rack.
The absolute novelty of 2016 is the trendy Fixied, a single-speed road bike with a fixed gear. The line of folding bikes is supplemented by the Cobra model withv-brakes. Rocket with 1 speed and soft fork is added to the range of children's and teenage bikes.
2017
From 2017, a change in the names of the model range takes effect. The new names are designed to make it easier and clearer to navigate through the models, as well as to make it clearer to divide the range into categories.
The number of models with 27.5 and 29 inch wheels increases, fork painting is actively used, there is a gradual transition to semi integrated handlebars and grips with Lock On.
The website is being redesigned. Direct sales are launched through the website.
2018
The lineup gets a major update, the Router generation 2018 models take the brand to the next level. A sporty geometry frame with state-of-the-art technology and balanced linkage is the new look of Stark.
For the first time in the lineup there is a bike with wheels of 27.5+ standard, which immediately becomes a hit. The new standard is designed to expand the possibilities of the rider, thanks to increased cross-country ability, stability and comfort!
The team Stark FactoryTeam was formed, which includes employees of the company, performing in different disciplines: cross-country, highway, enduro. This will allow to further develop the design of bikes according to the needs of riders.
2019
Stark bikes continue to raise the bar for quality in the mid-price segment. The Router andTastis frames have been updated to be even faster and more stable on the downhills.
There are new models in all categories: cross country, road, fatbikes, 29+ and 27+ standard bikes and a premium line of children's bikes.
The new cross-country design united all the ranges with a common idea: a swift silhouette, laconic style, elaborate details.
Today Stark Bikes (Stark Bikes) is one of the largest Russian manufacturers of reliable, stylish and modern bicycles. The product range includes 9 product lines: extreme bikes, bmx, cross country sport and fitness, women's, road, folding, children's and teenagers' bikes. Among more than a hundred models are various stiffies, hardtails and two-suspenders, cruisers, fixies and singlespeed, fatbikes. Bicycles are produced on lightweight aluminum and high-tech carbon frames with proven and reliable attachments of well-known companies Shimano and SRAM. Quality and reliability of Stark (Stark) bicycles are always in the first place, and actual and modern design fully meets the latest world trends. More than 100 models and more than 200 modifications will allow everyone to find their ideal bicycle Stark.