FIR (rim manufacturer)
| Fabbrica Italiana Ruote | |
|---|---|
| legal form | Società a responsabilità limitata |
| founding | 1956 |
| Seat |
Giant Pio X , Italy
|
| Branch | Manufacture of bicycle components |
| Website | www.fir-ruote.it |
Fabbrica Italiana Ruote - FIR is an Italian manufacturer of bicycle rims from Riese Pio X .
In 1956 the Arrigoni brothers founded the company FIR in Boltiere (Bergamo). In the 1960s, the company had its rims tested by professional bike teams. In 1980, FIR was the first company to use carbon fiber reinforced plastic for building wheels and introduced the Aru system.
Sporting success with FIR rims
- 1987: Victory of the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France with Stephen Roche
- 1991: World Championship Downhill
- 1993: World Championship XC
- 1995: World Championship, World Cup, Paris-Roubaix road racing
- 1996: World Championship, World Cup, Paris-Roubaix road racing
- 1997: Giro d'Italia
Mario Cipollini rode with FIR wheels.