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Giant Founder King Liu, Bicycle Visionary, Dies at 91
16 Feb
Summary
- Giant founder King Liu died peacefully at age 91.
- He established Giant in 1972, growing it into a global leader.
- Liu saw bicycles as a meaningful way of life, not just business.
King Liu, the revered founder of Giant Bicycles, has died at the age of 91. He passed away peacefully on Monday, as confirmed by the company he established in 1972 in Taichung, Taiwan.
Initially producing bikes for overseas brands, Giant launched its own label in 1981. Under Liu's leadership, it grew into a global powerhouse, generating over $2 billion annually and selling millions of bicycles worldwide.
Liu, who described himself as a 'missionary' for cycling, believed bicycles represented a meaningful way of life. He actively promoted cycling as a sport and healthy lifestyle, significantly impacting Taiwan's manufacturing reputation and the global cycling culture.
