| 1979 |
Stella Yu establishes Velo Enterprise Co., Ltd, manufacturer of bicycle saddles. The first BMX and MTB saddles quickly become popular for Stingray bicycles. |
| 1983 |
A second factory is added in Taiwan to accommodate the growing business. Velo adds grips to its product range; Velo introduces the first Double Density grips. |
| 1990 |
Velo begins construction of their third new factory in Shenzhen, China |
| 1991 |
The company exhibits at the first-ever Eurobike Trade Fair in Friedrichshafen. |
| 1996 |
Fashionable and functional seat covers are added to the product range. |
| 1997 |
Velo diversifies, producing gel mouse pads for the computer accessory market. |
| 2000 |
Gel tapes and a range of other handlebar tapes enter Velo’s growing product line. |
| 2002 |
The fourth Velo factory opens in Kunshan, China. |
| 2006 |
Velo becomes an official sponsor of the Giant women’s pro-cycling team and the Max Success men’s sports cycling team.The SE Racing team and world champion and pro BMX rider Todd Lyons begin using Velo saddles. |
| 2008 |
Velo embarks in the retail and aftermarket sector with launch of new Senso and Plush saddle brands, and the Attune grip and wrap tape brands join the aftermarket product assortment. |
| 2009 |
Now in their 30th year, Velo produces 15 million saddles for more than 100 international suppliers. They introduce D3 grips to their the top-end product line for the growing grip market. |
| 2010 |
Velo introduces MGS (Matching Graphic Service), a new custom pattern and design service for their OE customers. |
| 2011 |
Velo launches the new Senso Wildlife Campaign to strengthen line acceptance in the aftermarket, benefiting the endangered wildlife featured in Senso advertising. |
| 2012 |
Carbon fibers and new rail component technologies continue to revolutionize construction, weight reduction and flexibility throughout the Velo saddle range. |
