Merckx
If you've never heard of Eddy Merckx you just haven't been paying attention. described by various authorities as "the most accomplished rider that cycling has ever known." and the "greatest and most successful cyclist of all time." Belgiums' most celebrated pro cyclist is now producing world class road bikes.
Since retiring from pro racing in 1978 after five Tour de France victories, wins in the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana, the world hour track record and a World Championship title under his belt his bicycle factory has been grtadually building it's reputation and 30 years on is now producing truly world class road racing cycles for the global market.
It seems Mr Merckx is as sucessful a producer as he was a rider.