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1949 Bridgestone Bicycle Co., Ltd. was established as a result of Bridgestone Tire Co., Ltd. spinning off one of its divisions.
1951 Bridgestone Bicycle Co., Ltd. obtained a patent on the manufacture of bicycle bodies via the die cast method in Japan, Britain, France, Holland and Italy.
1953 Otani Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. (the predecessor of Bridgestone Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd.) was established.
1960 Bridgestone Bicycle Co., Ltd. built its Ageo Plant in Ago, Saitama Prefecture. The Company began manufacturing motorbikes named Bridgestone Champion., as well as motor bicycles, after incorporating the small engine division of Prince Motor Co., Ltd. (an associated company). Bridgestone Bicycle was renamed Bridgestone Cycle Industry Co., Ltd.
1966 Bridgestone Cycle Industry Co., Ltd. received the industry's first Good Design Award for "Super Light" (comfort) and "Jet Bambi" (kids [tricycle:]).
1968 Bridgestone Cycle Industry Co., Ltd. received the industry's first Okochi Memorial Production Award, in recognition of its innovative bicycle frame manufacturing method (based on the die cast method) as an excellent research result leading to reduced costs and improved productivity.
1969 Bridgestone Cycle Industry Co., Ltd. and Belgium's Bekaert Engineering concluded a technical support agreement on machinery for manufacturing tire steel cords.
1970 Bridgestone Cycle Industry Co., Ltd. newly established its Industrial Machinery Division (former Precision Machinery Division), and began producing machinery for manufacturing tire steel cords.
1971 Bridgestone Cycle Industry's Kisai Plant was established in Kisai-cho, Kitasaitama-gun, Saitama Prefecture; and started operation.
1976 Bridgestone Cycle Industry Co., Ltd. was renamed Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. Its Saga Plant was established in Kitashigeyasu-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga Prefecture; and started operation.
1978 Otani Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. was renamed Bridgestone Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd.
1982 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the belt drive system.
1984 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the gear type non-stage transmission.
1985 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. began using new materials (aluminum, carbon etc.) for mass-producing bicycle frames, following its development of the structural adhesion method.
1986 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the four-stage transmission for the front interior.
1987 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. received the Japan Invention Special Award for its belt drive mechanism (floating gear method).
1988 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the FFS (Fami-com Fitness System); and began producing order-made systems called Taylor-Made.
1989 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the Dyna Ridge tire with Bridgestone Corporation. It also developed "Minna," a new tricycle (two front and one rear).
1990 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the Auto Light, a new power generation system.
1991 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the Neo-Cot Frame using the optimum shape theory. Bridgestone Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd. moved to Higashimatsuyama, and started operation there.
1993 Bridgestone Cycle's Kawasato Plant was established in Kawasato Village, Kitasaitama-gun, Saitama Prefecture; and started operation.
1994 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. established in China as a joint venture. It also developed the Neo-Cot carbon monocoque frame.
1995 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed a comfort bicycle with single-pivot suspension.
1997 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. merged with Bridgestone Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd.
1998 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. received a Good Design Award (Grand Prix) for Transit, a cantilever type shaft drive bicycle. It also developed a bicycle with electronically controlled automatic transmission; a "keyless key"; and Anchor, a top quality sport bicycle.
1999 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed a series of car bicycles named the Transit Series.
The Company dissolved the joint venture with , and reorganized
into
2000 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed Tough Road Tires jointly with Bridgestone Corporation.
The Company developed Bridgestone/Moulton, jointly with Britain's Alex Moulton Bicycles.
2001 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. introduced a hit product "Albelt," featuring a combination of an aluminum frame with a belt drive mechanism.
The Company developed the world's first air pressure checker, allowing users to visually determine the optimum air pressure.
2002 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed Raku-Raku, a bicycle with a comfortable seat permitting the adjustment of saddle height via a hand lever.
The Company developed Alsus, a bicycle with hyper-suspension.
2003 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed double locks, permitting the simultaneous locking of rear wheel and handle; and the White Beam Auto Light, a LED light that is bright and does not burn out.
The Company developed Abios, a "new concept bicycle" for adults (especially baby boomers).
2004 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. jointly developed Air Hub, that always ensures a comfortable ride by sending air automatically into the tire tube during the wheel rotation; and Raku-Start, a mechanism to ensure an easy and stable start.
2005 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the Super Angel Seat by scientifically analyzing the safety of children, and the Angelino bicycle for transporting children, which is equipped with the "Temoto de Lock" feature that enables the rider to activate the lock without having to remove a hand from the handlebars.
A three-seat bicycle taxi based on our power-assisted models operated in the grounds of the Aichi Exposition.
2006 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed two bicycles in our Relaxybike easy-to-ride town models, called the Veltro and the Vegas. We also developed the Orby, which was aimed at increased demand in the sports bike market, and the Angelino R, which is fitted with a rear seat for children.
2007 Bridgestone Cycle's machining division became independent on April 1.
2008 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. developed the [emeters] cycle meter that can be connected to a cycling SNS.
2009 Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. celebrated out 60th anniversary.
We opened Bike Forum Aoyama, a combined showroom and office.

 
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