Author is a Czech brand of bicycles, bike accessories and sporting goods. The brand was founded in 1993. Author manufactures bicycles in the following categories road bikes, mountain bikes (cross-country, enduro, full suspension), cross-country bicycles, touring, freestyle (MTB, BMX), junior and women's (mountain bikes, cross-country). Author also manufactures e-bikes.
Author supports the racing teams Author Author Gang - 4cross/BMX (Michal Prokop, Luke Tammy), triathlon team Author Tufo Zlin (Peter Vabroušek) PSK Whirlpool - Author (Peter Benčík) and Alpine Pro - Author Team (Vaclav Jezek).