Kalkhoff The European alternative to Trek / Specialized
SubmittedPremium e-bikes Made in Germany from Cloppenburg
About Kalkhoff
Kalkhoff is a German bicycle manufacturer from Cloppenburg, founded in 1919. Since 2007, the company has produced series e-bikes in the Cloppenburg factory. Unlike many competitors, Kalkhoff advertises with the Made in Germany label for its e-bikes.
Highlights
- ✓ 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
- ✓ Part of Derby Cycle Holding (Pon Bicycle Group)
Why European?
- → German manufacturer with factory in Cloppenburg
- → E-bike final assembly in Germany
- → Part of the Dutch Pon Bicycle Group
- → EU supply chains and EU warranty
Pricing
Trekking and city bikes from approx. €800 · e-bikes from approx. €2,500
Frequently asked questions about Kalkhoff
What is Kalkhoff and what is it used for? +
Kalkhoff is a German bicycle manufacturer from Cloppenburg in Lower Saxony, founded in 1919 by Heinrich Kalkhoff. The range includes trekking bikes, city bikes, all-road models, and e-bikes. Kalkhoff was one of the pioneers of e-bike series production in Germany and brought the first series e-bike from German production to market in 2007. The company was acquired by Derby Cycle Corporation in 1989 and is now part of the Dutch Pon Bicycle Group.
Is Kalkhoff manufactured in Europe? +
Final assembly of Kalkhoff e-bikes takes place in the Cloppenburg factory in Lower Saxony. Kalkhoff officially advertises with the label Premium E-Bikes Made in Germany. The Brand World in Cloppenburg enables test rides directly at the factory site. Frames and components come partly from Asia as is industry standard, with final assembly and quality control taking place in Germany.
What distinguishes Kalkhoff from Trek? +
Kalkhoff is German and final-assembled in Cloppenburg, Trek is US-American (Wisconsin). Kalkhoff focuses on the European trekking and e-bike market with a classic city and commuter profile, Trek on sporty mountain bikes and road bikes. Both offer e-bikes. Kalkhoff is part of the Pon Bicycle Group (Netherlands), Trek is owner-managed from the US.
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Entry verified on 09.05.2026