| 1996 |
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The architect | designer Friedrich Björn Grimm invents the SNAIX fitness bike
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| 1997-1998 |
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Several prototypes are built. Patent application. Registration of trademark SNIKE (derived from snake bike) -> new trademark SNAIX in 2003
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| 1998 |
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Formation of Snike Sport GmbH in Stuttgart. Associates are the architects| industrial designers Dipl.-Ing. Friedrich Björn Grimm and Dipl.-Ing. Engelbert Rolli M.A. (Berkeley USA)
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| 1998-1999 |
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Development of the serial SNAIX fitness bike. Cooperation with bike manufacturer Diamant and Bruno Banani designer wear. First press conference and support by indoor bike Olympic winner, Jens Fiedler. Issue of fitness bike patent
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| 2000 |
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New company structure with investor. Entry into market with the SNAIX first edition fitness bike. In fall 2000 first improvements of the SNAIX frame and introduction of the models SNAIX single speed and SNAIX easy. Second press conference. Finalist "ISPO brandnew award"
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| 2000-2001 |
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The designers | developers are awarded with the "red dot, best of the best" Design Price and with the International Design Price "Focus Mobility" for the SNAIX fitness bike. Development of the SNAIX roller track and first prototypes
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| 2002 |
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First time presentation of the SNAIX roller track on the FIBO show. First successes with the training of sports pros that are constantly expanding and growing since then
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| 2002-2003 |
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Patent application for the holistic SNAIX training pattern and for specially designed training gear. First prototypes are made
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| 2003 |
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Because of international trademark strategy decisions, SNAIX is introduced as the new trademark for the “training pattern”.
On the Nuremberg toy fair Nic introduces the SNAIX kiddy walking bike.
The SNAIX training pattern is awarded with the “Innovation Award Fitness Equipment” on the FIBO show 2003
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| 2005 |
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Issue of patent for SNAIX training pattern.
“Physio Innovation Award 2005“ for the roller track. Tests and measurements with a professional rider for the first time yield proof, that SNAIX training on the fitness bike optimises coordination
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| 2006 |
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The SNAIX fitness bike is awarded the „label 2006“ by the Deutscher Werkbund (founders of the BAUHAUS) for promising innovation in training and therapy. Development of the SNAIX system for intensive care (dynamic bed) and dynamic SNAIX operation table. First two prototypes
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| 2007 |
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We trust in many positive signals, surprises, new ideas and in a constant development of our products and business
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| 2008 |
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From now on we call our bike SNAIX neuro bike since SNAIX training optimises the neuronal – coordinative system.
A novelty in the world of training: On FIBO 2008 we presented the SNAIX trainer with an electronic interface to activate speed and curves with all known PC games or game consoles. This means holistic – medical training with highest motivation and fun effects!
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