THE BEAM is a brand created and distributed by TEMPO, a company committed to redefining safety and design in the world of cycling accessories. Our mission is to empower cyclists to ride smarter, safer, and more confidently — whether they’re urban commuters, road cyclists, or weekend riders.
In a world where cycling is booming but safety remains a challenge, we’ve positioned THE BEAM as a premium yet accessible brand that puts innovation, functionality, and aesthetics at the heart of every product.
Our flagship product, the VIRGO urban helmet, is the result of years of development. It’s one of the first full-face urban helmets on the market, equipped with integrated MIPS® technology for brain protection, a magnetic visor system, rear LED brake lights, and urban-ready styling. Launched recently, VIRGO has already sold over 5,000 units across Europe — a strong indicator of its resonance with modern riders.
Alongside the helmet, we’ve developed best-selling accessories like the CORKY and CORKY URBAN rear-view mirrors, which discreetly integrate into drop bars or flat handlebars. These mirrors offer both visibility and elegance — a rare combination in the bike accessory space.
We work closely with industrial designers, engineers, and select factories to develop original products, avoiding white-label strategies. Our focus is on building long-term brand value through product quality, creative marketing, and direct customer feedback.
THE BEAM follows a hybrid business model:
D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) via our Shopify-based ecommerce site, where we engage directly with customers across Europe.
B2B (Retail & Wholesale) with a growing network of retailers and distributors in France, Germany, and other key European markets.
Our products are currently retailed through carefully selected partners who share our values and positioning. We support them with visual content, product training, and pricing policies that protect margins and ensure consistency across channels.
With TEMPO handling logistics, production, and strategy, and THE BEAM growing as a recognizable brand in the urban mobility space, we’re now expanding our product line with smart accessories — such as digital rear-view cameras, hands-free kits for helmets, and connected lighting systems.
More than a cycling brand, THE BEAM is a design-led safety movement, focused on making the roads more comfortable and intuitive for everyone on two wheels.
As we grow, we aim to continue launching limited, high-quality collections, prioritize meaningful partnerships, and expand our retail presence without compromising our identity.
We’re here for the long ride — building a brand cyclists are proud to wear and recommend.
THE BEAM hat sich einen guten Ruf für seine charakteristische Mischung aus Sicherheit und Stil aufgebaut und hat seine Geschäftstätigkeit bisher auf 10 Länder ausgeweitet. THE BEAM hat mehrere internationale Auszeichnungen für Sicherheit, Design, Innovation und Business erhalten, darunter den Red Dot Award, einen der drei renommiertesten Designpreise der Welt.
The original CORKY rear view mirror for bikes - accept no substitutes.
SEE CORKY IN ACTION!
LEICHTE UND EINFACHE INSTALLATION
This rear view mirror for bikes mounts easily on all drop bars, left or right side. Just need a simple Hex key to clamp it in position. Suitable for handlebars, with a diameter between 21–23 mm.
DEN SPIEGEL MIT EINER HAND EINSTELLEN
Corky offers 360 degrees of rotation so you can view everything around you. The range of view is an incredible 100 meters. Corky mirror offers an unparalleled rear-view.
MINIMALE KOPFBEWEGUNG
The Corky rear view mirror for bikes ensures you don't have to look over your shoulder to see approaching traffic from behind, and you can keep an optimal riding position.
ACHTEN SIE AUF IHREN RÜCKEN
The Corky rear view cycling mirror ensures you don’t have to look over your shoulder to see approaching traffic from behind. This lets you focus on the road ahead and your cycling stats, making interval sets easier to complete while staying in position.
KONZIPIERT FÜR LEISTUNG
DRIVER'S EYES!
Sleek and aerodynamic, this cycling rearview mirror reduces air resistance while open. When folded in, the lid protects the mirror — perfect for city commutes or training rides.
I've been using this model of rearview mirror for over three years. I love it!
But over time, the hinge has loosened, and the mirror shifts out of place whenever the bike hit a crack or a small bump in the road.
That's why I just bought a new one, but the new one already has the same problem.
Is there any way to make the hinge more secure?
The product is good, fits easily, adjustable and provides a clear and wide view behind.
However the delivery is slow and as it turns out very costly. Beam charge extra for delivery and include a UK VAT charge of €10.65. Because the shipping is via Royal Mail it is intercepted by HMRC who use RM to collect an additional VAT charge of £10 plus £8 handling. So in total 2 mirrors cost €64 (£55.50) + £18 a total of £73.50 and delivery is delayed until the charge is paid. There seems no way to communicate with RM other than automated chat lines which do not cater for a query of the VAT charge. Even worse BEAM will not reply to emails querying the charges. NB it is clear on the HMRC website that anything valued over £35 even a gift is subject to VAT when imported to the UK.
It was EXACTLY what I needed to feel safer on my daily bike-to-work on a 70kmph road! Super easy to install, even more to adjust to see the perfect range of the road thanks to its rotational link, and the possibility to fold it when not used is a must for a longer life!
While on vacation my mirror broke taking bike off car. Had to do a 20 mile ride with out my Beam mirror. I almost feel blind without it. Got mine years ago when the company was starting. Can’t imagine riding without it
This Is the second corky that I have. When I bought the second road bike wasn't install the little mirror and felt like naked with out It. Now I feel much better because I can check what is moving behind me. Safety first
I've got 3 ebikes and I'm using 3" (76 mm) mirrors and I'm always hitting them maneuvering the ebikes in the garage. Purchased 3 CORKY URBAN Flat Bar Rearview Mirrors hoping to replace the 3" mirrors and not have a problem adapting to the CORKY URBAN Flat Bar Rearview Mirrors smaller size. No problem at all! Installed them and went for a 25 mile (40k) ride in urban/residential areas. The CORKY URBAN Flat Bar Rearview Mirrors performed flawlessly and provided an excellent view of vehicles approaching from behind.
Excellent produit : facile à installer, presque invisible quand il est fermé, très précis dans le réglage il ne bouge pas, même sur des routes un peu dégradés.
Commandé sur Amazon, reçu 4 jours après commande.
Great mirror that I've bought for the second time (my first one was stolen a couple of month ago). Easy setup and good visibility, very handy! One annoying thing though is that on the first one I've bought, the mirror came loose from its mount several times, I had to mount it again each time, which is not easy.
PS: @The Beam: I ordered the red one a month and a half ago, but I've just received the... black one. Not great.
I've bought the corky two years ago and I don't want to miss it. It's great for my daily commute to see when cars pass me by, and when I'm on long bicycle trips I can easily see if my friends behind me can keep up or if I need to slow down.
I've tried one of those bicycle radar things, but I prefer the corky since It gives me more information on what's coming up from behind.
Once it's folded away, I don't have to worry about it for example when stowing my bike in a train.
Très utile.
Il faut s’habituer…
Au départ c’est déroutant.
Puis lorsqu’on sait comment le régler c’est juste fantastique.
Esthétique discret efficace !
Der Versand war ziemlich langsam, aber der Artikel selbst ist großartig. Es ist mein zweiter Spiegel, da der erste zerbrochen ist (und ich anschließend den Spiegel selbst verloren habe), aber ich kann mir nicht mehr vorstellen, ohne Spiegel zu fahren, da ich meinen Kopf nicht mehr bei jeder Gelegenheit drehen muss. Wahrlich großartig!
Alles bestens gelaufen. Lediglich die Info über den Versand habe ich nicht erhalten. Ware ist nach ca 7 Tagen abgewinnen und funktioniert bestens. Schön unauffällig und dezent
Ce rétroviseur Corky est top ! Sehr praktisch auf einer langen Strecke, um nicht ständig zurückkehren zu müssen, um die Ankunft der Fahrzeuge auf dem Rückweg zu sehen. Je ne peux plus m'en passer. Je conseille :-)))
Ausgezeichnet! Petit discret et efficace. Monté sur mon Graxx Origine et testé sur route ou sur chemin rocailleux, j'ai été bluffé, il ne se dérègle pas du tout sous les vibrations. Je le recommande fortement.