Gabriel India expands into the European bicycle market with suspension solutions for city, cargo, SUV, and mountain bikes.
17 Apr 2025 | 4638 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Gabriel India Limited, which claims to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of suspension solutions, is planning to enter the European bicycle market. The goal is to offer innovative solutions for suspension forks and shock absorbers.
Gabriel India Limited with its suspension forks, GIL is targeting specific bicycle ...
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Gabriel India Limited, which claims to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of suspension solutions, is planning to enter the European bicycle market. The goal is to offer innovative solutions for suspension forks and shock absorbers.
Gabriel India Limited with its suspension forks, GIL is targeting specific bicycle categories. Gabriel India Limited (GIL) supplies a wide range of international and Indian vehicle manufacturers with high-performance suspension systems for motorcycles, cars, commercial vehicles, and high-speed trains. The company is leveraging its extensive experience in production, market presence, and automotive innovation to expand into the growing bicycle sector.
"Bicycles play a central role in sustainable mobility. With the continued expansion of our technologies and our growing international presence, the bicycle market, especially in Europe, is an extremely attractive market environment. Thanks to our proven expertise in suspension technology, we can offer OEMs and bicycle retailers high-quality solutions on an increasing scale," says Atul Jaggi, Managing Director of Gabriel India, which is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India.
A Targeted Focus on Bicycle Categories
The Pune-based company focuses particularly on city, cargo, SUV, and mountain bikes. The goal is to combine modern damping and spring technologies with lightweight yet robust fork designs – with the option of customized integration into OEM-specific bicycle designs. In this way, GIL aims to optimize the riding experience while meeting the growing demand for resource-efficient mobility.
As part of its new strategy, Gabriel India is leveraging its many years of experience in developing high-performance shock absorbers for various vehicle segments. As a leading provider of suspension solutions in India, the world's third-largest automotive market, the company brings sophisticated technologies such as optimized damping circuits and particularly durable seals to the bicycle industry.
"The bicycle market has changed significantly in recent years, primarily due to the e-bike boom and the trend toward urban mobility. Our new suspension systems not only represent technical advancements but also offer a durable and sustainable solution for bicycle manufacturers and end customers," explains Andreas Wildgrube, bicycle industry veteran and head of the bicycle segment at Gabriel India.