Tunturi
Encyclopedia
Tunturi is a Finnish
manufacturer of bicycle
s and fitness equipment.
, Finland
. The name Tunturi comes from the Finnish word for a fell
. Bike repairs were the shop's main focus at first, and then gradually they added some small-scale production, manufacturing Tunturi branded bicycles. The brand was very successful and within a few years the small shop was exchanged for a factory. By the 1950s the Tunturi brand was the domestic market leader in mopeds.
Utilising technology and expertise gained from bicycle production, Tunturi expanded into fitness equipment development. In the 1970s, Tunturi became recognized internationally as a producer of fitness equipment.
In the 1990s, a strategic decision was made to focus on the production of Tunturi fitness products and Tunturi bicycles. This decision was important for the further development of the brand. Tunturi is now a well-known brand in Scandinavian countries and Tunturi fitness products are sold in over 40 countries worldwide.
In 2003, Tunturi Oy Ltd was acquired by the Accell Group.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
manufacturer of bicycle
Bicycle
A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist, or bicyclist....
s and fitness equipment.
History
Tunturi's history began in 1922. The foundations of the Tunturi brand began when the Harkke brothers set up a small bike shop in TurkuTurku
Turku is a city situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. It is located in the region of Finland Proper. It is believed that Turku came into existence during the end of the 13th century which makes it the oldest city in Finland...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. The name Tunturi comes from the Finnish word for a fell
Fell
“Fell” is a word used to refer to mountains, or certain types of mountainous landscape, in Scandinavia, the Isle of Man, and parts of northern England.- Etymology :...
. Bike repairs were the shop's main focus at first, and then gradually they added some small-scale production, manufacturing Tunturi branded bicycles. The brand was very successful and within a few years the small shop was exchanged for a factory. By the 1950s the Tunturi brand was the domestic market leader in mopeds.
Utilising technology and expertise gained from bicycle production, Tunturi expanded into fitness equipment development. In the 1970s, Tunturi became recognized internationally as a producer of fitness equipment.
In the 1990s, a strategic decision was made to focus on the production of Tunturi fitness products and Tunturi bicycles. This decision was important for the further development of the brand. Tunturi is now a well-known brand in Scandinavian countries and Tunturi fitness products are sold in over 40 countries worldwide.
In 2003, Tunturi Oy Ltd was acquired by the Accell Group.
Moped models
- Tunturi Tuisku
- Tunturi Maxi
- Tunturi Automat
- Tunturi Start
- Tunturi Classic
- Tunturi Sport
- Tunturi Super SportTunturi Super SportTunturi Super Sport is one of the latest models made by Tunturi. It replaced the old Tunturi Sport model. Engine used was air-cooled Puch VZ50 N4 with 1.5 HP.It was made 1977-1987 until Tunturi Tiger S replaced the model.-Technical information:...
- Tunturi Trial
- Tunturi DX
- Tunturi Tiger
- Tunturi Tiger S
- Tunturi Tiger Air
- Tunturi Tiger Aqua
- Tunturi Hopper
- Tunturi Magnum X
- Tunturi City
- Tunturi "Lähetti"