[1] Bruno Caloi, who was the president of the CBC (the Brazilian Cycling Confederation) for many years, died in October 2006.

[2] In 2013, 70% of Caloi's shares were acquired by Dorel,[3][4] which also controls other bicycle manufacturers such as Cannondale and Schwinn, among others.

In 1898 a shop was established in downtown São Paulo, and until 1945 Caloi sold bicycles and parts imported from Europe.

In 1945 Caloi established its first factory in the Brooklin pt neighbourhood of São Paulo, as importing parts from Europe became increasingly difficult due to World War II.

In 1983 the company introduced its first BMX model, the Caloi Cross Extra Light, replicating the style of the bikes that appear in the successful E.T.