Bikes & E-Bikes

German bike manufacturers, from racing bikes for WorldTour teams to e-bikes for everyday use.

6 Brands Made in Germany Direct Sales

German bike manufacturers: development and direct sales

Canyon and Cube are developed in Germany and used in professional cycling. Through direct sales without dealers, the traditional dealer markup of 20 to 40 percent is removed.

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Which US brand would you like to replace?

Instead of
Trek
EU alternative
Canyon
Instead of
Specialized
EU alternative
Cube

All Brands in Detail

European bike manufacturers focused on performance, quality, and price-value ratio.

Canyon

German engineering meets bicycle innovation

Germany
instead of Trek / Specialized
  • Direct sales without dealers
  • Development and design in Koblenz, Germany
  • WorldTour professional teams ride Canyon (Movistar, EF)
  • Wide range: Road, MTB, Gravel, E-Bike, Urban
Entry-level road bike from €999 · Mid-range €1,500 to 3,000 · WorldTour replica from €5,000

Cube

Bicycles developed and produced in Germany

Germany
instead of Trek / Specialized
  • Over 400 models in the range
  • Development and design in Waldershof, Bavaria
  • Presence in professional MTB sport (EWS teams)
  • Bosch and Shimano integration in e-bike models
Kids bikes from €200 · Trekking bikes from €600 · E-bikes from €1,500

Gazelle

Dutch bicycles and e-bikes since 1892

Netherlands
instead of Trek / Specialized
  • Final assembly in Dieren (Netherlands), around 300,000 bikes per year
  • Over 13 million bikes produced since 1892
  • Royal Dutch Gazelle, royal warrant holder since 1992
  • Classic women's and men's city and trekking bikes
City and trekking bikes from approx. €700 · e-bikes from approx. €2,500

Ampler

Lightweight e-bikes with USB-C charging from Estonia

Estonia
instead of Trek / Specialized e-bikes
  • Handcrafted in Estonia, made-to-order
  • Models from 16 kg total weight
  • USB-C charging, world's first e-bike with this function
  • In-house rear hub motor with torque sensor
Models from €2,990 (Nova) up to approx. €4,000 (Curt, Stout)

Kalkhoff

Premium e-bikes Made in Germany from Cloppenburg

Germany
instead of Trek / Specialized
  • Production in Cloppenburg since 1919
  • E-bikes Made in Germany
  • Trekking, city, all-road, and e-bike models
  • Brand World with test rides at factory location
Trekking and city bikes from approx. €800 · e-bikes from approx. €2,500

Riese & Müller

Premium e-bikes and cargo bikes from Mühltal near Darmstadt

Germany
instead of Specialized / Trek (e-bikes)
  • E-bikes and cargo bikes for commuters, families, and business customers
  • Model families Nevo, Charger, Load, Multitinker, Packster, and Delite
  • High-end components from Bosch, Shimano, and Pinion
  • Distribution via certified specialist dealers worldwide with test rides and service
Prices on request at specialist dealers · Factory outlet and online shop for in-stock bikes

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Canyon priced compared to Trek or Specialized?

Canyon sells exclusively direct, without dealers and without middleman margins. This removes the traditional dealer markup of 20 to 40 percent. WorldTour pro teams Movistar and EF Education ride Canyon frames.

What are the differences between Cube and Canyon?

Both are German manufacturers. Canyon is more strongly positioned in the road bike and performance segment but has fewer dealers. Cube offers over 400 models according to company figures and is available through specialist retailers.

Where can I test ride Canyon and Cube bikes?

Canyon sells exclusively online and operates pop-up showrooms in some cities. Cube is available through a wide dealer network. Cube bikes can be test ridden in most bike shops in Germany.