What Ebike Solutions does

Ebike Solutions (legal entity: Electric Bike Solutions GmbH) is a privately held, founder-controlled German company headquartered in Heidelberg that specializes in retrofit kits for converting conventional bicycles into electric bikes and Pedelecs. The product portfolio spans front and rear hub motors, mid-drive motors, lithium-ion frame and bottle batteries, controllers, displays, sensors, chargers, and a curated catalog of pre-configured conversion kits targeting distinct use cases — Easy Fit (entry-level, sub-1,000 EUR), Plug & Drive (city/touring), Climber (hilly terrain), Puma (heavy load and cargo), Mittelmotor (mid-drive), Ultralight (gravel, 1.9 kg rear hub), Steckachsen (thru-axle premium), PRO Series (Cycle Analyst-based enthusiast), Faltrad (folding bikes), and Maxon MX25 (thru-axle). The underlying technology platform rests on two proprietary standards: EPMS (E-Bike Phase Mapping Standard), which unifies motor-controller wiring to eliminate cross-manufacturer incompatibility, and IPS (Integrated Pedelec Control System), which standardizes control electronics with freely combinable operating elements. Hub motors include integrated NTC temperature sensors that shut off windings at approximately 120 °C.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market combining a multilingual e-commerce storefront (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch) at ebike-solutions.com with a physical Heidelberg retail and workshop store, a nationwide pickup-conversion-delivery service (EBS Plug & Drive), and an OEM channel. Revenue derives from one-time conversion kit sales (399-2,125 EUR per kit), individual component sales (motors 170-1,543 EUR; chargers 19.90-399 EUR; PurePower V3 frame batteries from 1,099 EUR), and professional services including workshop conversion (with included 50 EUR safety inspection), spoke lacing, and the delivery service. Customer segments are horizontal: private bicycle owners who want electric assistance without buying a new e-bike, including commuters (10-30 km), cargo bike users, S-Pedelec users targeting 45 km/h, and gravel and folding bike enthusiasts. The company has earned media coverage including Stiftung Warentest (2020), Tagesspiegel (2023), and forty**nine** magazine (2020), and is led by founder and managing director Thilo Gauch. Markets served include Germany, the broader European Union, and Switzerland; no institutional funding, parent company, or headcount disclosure is present in the input.

Name

Ebike Solutions

Legal name

Electric Bike Solutions GmbH

Website

https://ebike-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ebike Solutions (Electric Bike Solutions GmbH) is a Heidelberg-based German retailer that sells DIY e-bike conversion kits, individual motors, batteries, chargers, and controllers, plus in-house workshop and nationwide delivery installation services, to private bicycle owners across Germany, the EU, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-Bike Conversion Kits & Components

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA), E-Bike Retail (CRAMAHAE), Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH)

Keywords

• E-bike conversion kits
• Pedelec components
• Electric bike motors
• E-bike batteries
• Bicycle electrification

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conversion Kit Sales: Sale of complete e-bike conversion kits including motors, controllers, batteries, displays, and installation hardware. Kits range from budget Easy Fit (under 1000 EUR) to premium Steckachsen Umbausatz (from 2125 EUR). Revenue is one-time per kit sale.
2. Component Sales: Individual component sales including motors (170-1543 EUR), batteries, chargers (19.90-399 EUR), controllers, displays, sensors, connectors, and wiring. Supports both kit customers and those building custom systems.
3. Professional Installation Service: Workshop installation service at their Heidelberg location. Includes free safety inspection worth 50 EUR with conversion. Average bike stays in workshop for two weeks. Prices depend on customer requirements and bicycle specifications.
4. EBS Plug & Drive Delivery Service: Nationwide pickup, conversion, and delivery service. Bicycle picked up at customer's home, converted in workshop, returned within 10 business days.
5. Spoke Lacing Service: Motor wheel lacing service where customer purchases motor and requests wheel building with customer's choice of rim and spokes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ebike Solutions designs, sells, and installs electric bicycle (e-bike) conversion kits that retrofit standard bicycles into Pedelecs (250W, 25 km/h) or faster E-Bikes (up to 45 km/h). Their portfolio spans pre-configured kits (Easy Fit, Plug & Drive, Climber, Puma, Mittelmotor, Ultralight, Steckachsen, Maxon MX25) for DIY installation plus professional workshop conversion and nationwide pickup/delivery service. The company also sells individual components (motors, batteries, controllers, displays, sensors) and supports both consumers and custom builders.

Product overview

Ebike Solutions (Electric Bike Solutions GmbH) is a German e-bike conversion kit specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for converting regular bicycles into electric bikes (E-Bikes) and Pedelecs. The core product line consists of conversion kits (Umbausätze) including Easy Fit (entry-level), Plug & Drive (compact city motor), Climber (hill climbing), Puma (heavy load/cargo), Mittelmotor (mid-drive with torque control), Ultralight (gravel bikes), and Steckachsen/Maxon kits (thru-axle compatibility). The PRO Series offers professional-grade customization. Supporting products include hub motors (EBS V2 AKM-G, SGI-G, Nine Continent, Puma, Bafang), lithium-ion batteries (PurePower V3 frame batteries, Pedelec rack/bottle/seatpost batteries), battery chargers (Cycle Satiator universal, 36V/48V/50.4V with various connectors), controllers (36V 15A FOC in multiple form factors), displays, throttle controls, pedal assist sensors, and connectors. The platform technology includes IPS (Integrated Pedelec Control System) for system standardization and EPMS (E-Bike Phase Mapping Standard) for motor-controller compatibility. Professional services include workshop conversion, nationwide delivery service, and wheel building. The company is based in Heidelberg, Germany, with a retail store and offers three conversion options: DIY self-installation, workshop conversion, or plug-and-drive delivery service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Easy Fit: Entry-level conversion kit positioned as a cost-effective option for DIY e-bike conversion
• Plug & Drive
• Climber
• Puma
• Ultralight
• PRO Series
• Maxon MX25

Products and services

• Easy Fit Umbausatz Entry-level e-bike conversion kit priced under 1000 euros, partially pre-configured for easy self-installation. Meets all regulatory requirements for legal road use as a Pedelec (250W, max 25 km/h). For individual bicycle owners seeking an affordable, easy-to-install retrofit.
• Plug & Drive Umbausatz Popular conversion kit featuring one of the most compact and quiet hub motors on the market. Designed for city riding and extended tours, handling moderate hills with ease. Starting price 399 EUR.
• Climber Umbausatz Conversion kit featuring SGI-G front/rear motor with integrated freewheel. Lightweight at 2.9kg with low noise and high torque. Particularly suitable for hilly terrain. Starting price 489 EUR.
• Puma Umbausatz Powerful conversion kit for mountain bikes and cargo bikes. Features a robust drive system for climbing steep hills and long mountain tours. Also suitable for heavy bikes or heavier riders. Starting price 839 EUR.
• EBS Mittelmotor Umbausatz Conversion kit with 250W mid-drive motor featuring torque control. Motor sits in the bottom bracket area, driving the chainring directly. Recommended for bikes with internal gear hubs and suspension forks. Starting price 549 EUR.
• Ultralight Umbausatz Ultra-lightweight conversion kit for gravel bikes featuring 142x12mm thru-axle. Small 113.5mm diameter, 1.9kg rear hub motor with 40 Nm peak torque. Complete kit with 360 Wh bottle battery starting at 1016 EUR.
• Steckachsen Umbausatz (Thru-Axle Kit) Conversion kit for mountain bikes and trekking bikes with thru-axles. Features a luxurious direct-drive motor with near-silent operation and robust reliability. Developed in Canada and hand-assembled there. Works with both quick-release and modern thru-axle systems. Starting from 2125 EUR.
• Maxon MX25 Umbausatz Conversion kit designed specifically for bikes with thru-axle systems, using the Maxon MX25 motor. The only motor with thru-axle compatibility in the product range.
• PRO Umbausatz (PRO Series) Professional-grade conversion kits with extensive customization options and technical features. Based on the Cycle Analyst from Canadian company Grin. Enthusiasts can finely tune the drive system, including recording all important electrical parameters and GPS driving data. Maximum pedal assist of 500%.
• Faltrad Umbausatz (Folding Bike Kit) Conversion kits specifically designed for folding bikes, including models compatible with 500W PUMA motors. Allows folding bikes to reach speeds up to 45 km/h.
• EBS V2 SGI-G Vorderradmotor 36V 250W Front wheel hub motor weighing 2.9kg with low noise and high torque. Features helical gearing for quieter and more powerful operation compared to AKM-G. Includes integrated NTC temperature sensor and freewheel. Price 319 EUR.
• EBS PurePower V3 Akkus Lithium-ion frame batteries for e-bikes. Available in 50.4V 21Ah (1099 EUR) and 36V versions. High-quality cells with high discharge rate for 45 km/h+ e-bikes.
• Ladegeräte (Charger Series) Complete range of battery chargers including: Cycle Satiator universal charger (399 EUR), 36V chargers with GSA Goldkontakt connectors (from 69 EUR), 48V (13s) chargers (from 64 EUR), and car cigarette lighter chargers (89 EUR).
• EBS Controller 36V 15A FOC Controller unit for e-bike systems with 36V and 15A FOC (Field Oriented Control). Available in standard version, mini (119 EUR), integrated in bottle holder (159 EUR), integrated in PurePower V3 battery holder (159 EUR), and with light cable (139 EUR).
• EBS Werkstatt Umbauservice Professional conversion service at EBS workshop in Heidelberg. Includes expert retrofitting and free safety check worth 50 EUR. Typical turnaround time is two weeks. Average cost varies based on customer requirements and bike specifications.
• EBS Plug & Drive Lieferservice Nationwide delivery service for e-bike conversions. Bike is picked up at customer's home, converted at EBS workshop, and returned within 10 business days using EBS Plug & Drive conversion kit.
• Einspeichservice (Wheel Building Service) Professional wheel building service to install hub motors into wheels. Reinforced wheel building service available (79 EUR). Complete wheel assembly with motor and rim.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery charging costs less than 10 cents per full charge, compared to significantly higher fuel costs for cars
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yamaha PWseries: Yamaha's e-bike drive unit (PW, PWseries CE) is one of the three dominant OEM drive systems in Europe; broad incumbent that competes for the same end-customer demand even though it sells through new-bike OEMs rather than retrofit.
• Shimano STEPS: Major Japanese component maker whose STEPS e-bike drive system is widely integrated into OEM bicycles across Europe; represents the established alternative that any retrofit customer is implicitly comparing against.
• Bosch eBike Systems: Dominant OEM drive-system supplier (Performance Line CX, Active Line) used by most premium complete e-bike brands; competes indirectly by making new e-bikes more attractive, and could enter retrofit at any time.

Direct peers

• Cytronex: UK-based specialist offering C1 conversion kit and bottled battery system for retrofitting existing bicycles to e-bikes — same business model, same target customer, same DIY/installer hybrid go-to-market.
• Bafang: Bafang is one of the largest Chinese e-bike drive system manufacturers, selling hub motors, mid-drive motors, and complete retrofit kits to consumers and OEMs worldwide — directly competing with Ebike Solutions in the same component and kit categories.
• Swytch Technology: UK startup selling plug-and-play e-bike conversion kits with front-hub motor and bottle battery, shipped globally via e-commerce — direct competitor in the lightweight, universal-fit, DIY-friendly retrofit category.
• Pendix: German e-bike retrofit specialist selling integrated mid-drive motor systems that can be added to existing bicycles; competes head-to-head with Ebike Solutions in the German DACH market for the same retrofit customer.
• GRIN Technologies: Canadian company behind the Cycle Analyst and PRO Series conversion kits used by Ebike Solutions; GRIN designs and sells its own retrofit kits, motors, and components, making it both a supplier and a direct competitor in the DIY conversion market.
• Tongsheng (Tianjin Tongsheng): Chinese manufacturer of mid-drive e-bike motors (TSDZ2, TSDZ8) widely used in retrofit kits and sold direct-to-consumer — overlaps directly with Ebike Solutions' Mittelmotor 250W mid-drive offering and DIY retrofit value proposition.

Emerging players

• Maxon (Maxon BIKEDRIVE / Maxon MX25): Swiss precision motor manufacturer whose Maxon BIKEDRIVE is a thru-axle-compatible e-bike drive system; currently a strategic partner of Ebike Solutions but also sells its own retrofit products to premium MTB and trekking bike customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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