Tiso Bike Components was officially born in 1979 after over ten years of being a machining institution in the iconic names of the Italian cycling industry. Some of the biggest names have trusted Tiso Bike Components with the machining of the most precise components in their product lines. Their reputation reached well outside Italy until many manufacturers in recent years decided to go to Asian overseas suppliers. At the helm of the family business since 2005 are Davide and Claudio Tiso who took over the daily operations from their father Luciano who directed the company for over 30 years. Claudio assists in the development of new products for the high-end market while Davide acts as the liaison between the clients and product development and production. Their product offering continues to expand as they develop new ideas and concepts to meet the demands of classic and modern cyclists alike around the world, with the most recent addition of the 11-speed Campagnolo-compatible cassette which was debuted at the 2008 Interbike Expo.