Cycloboost

Name

Cycloboost

Legal name

Cycloboost

Website

https://cycloboost.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Bicycle Conversion Kits

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Battery Manufacturing (33591), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAOAA

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Micromobility & Light Electric Mobility Manufacturing (E-bikes/E-scooters/NEVs)

SECONDARYCRACASAA

E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/E-Mobility Consumer Devices (E-bikes, E-scooters, Personal Transporters)

SECONDARYCRAMABAH

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories)

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Sporting Goods Generalist Retail

SECONDARYCRAOAJAF

Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Sporting Goods, Outdoor & Recreation Distribution

Keywords

• Electric bike conversion kits
• Lithium-ion e-bike batteries
• Electric bicycle motors
• E-bike components and accessories
• Electric mobility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lormont

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric bicycle conversion kits: Complete motor kit packages including hub motors (Speed, OffRoad, Enduro) or bottom bracket motors (BBS, CYCmotor Photon, X1 Pro), sold with or without battery. Configurable with various power levels (250W-6000W), voltages (24V, 36V, 48V), and accessories.
2. Lithium-ion batteries: In-house manufactured batteries in PVC and Trapèze formats, ranging from 24V to 48V with capacities from 10.5Ah to 21Ah (up to 1300Wh standard). Custom battery manufacturing and refurbishment services available since 2016.
3. Accessories and spare parts: Battery accessories (frame bags, mounting kits, protective straps), motor accessories (controllers, displays, pedelec sensors, brake cut-offs), tools, transmission, and wheel components. Replacement chargers and extension cables.
4. Electric trailers (Aevon): Aevon single-wheel trailers for bicycles, owned by Cycloboost since 2013. German-designed mono-wheel trailers for bike tourism, mountain biking, long-distance travel, and utility cargo transport.
5. Electric scooters and bikes: Complete electric scooters (urban and cross-country models) and complete electric bikes including the electric Cafe Racer and OVIVO folding fat bikes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cycloboost designs, assembles, and sells electric bicycle conversion kits (hub motors and bottom bracket motors in 250W to 6000W variants, compatible with standard bikes, tandems, cargo bikes, and recumbents), in-house manufactured lithium-ion batteries (PVC and Trapezoid formats, 24V-48V, up to 200km range), and complete electric vehicles including café racer bicycles, OVIVO folding fat bikes, electric scooters, and Aevon mono-wheel bike trailers. The company also offers custom battery design/assembly and battery reconditioning services from its workshops in Lormont, France.

Product overview

Cycloboost is a French company (established 2009, SARL with 15,000€ capital, headquartered in Lormont near Bordeaux) offering electric bike conversion kits, lithium-ion batteries, and electric vehicles. The core product portfolio includes mid-drive motor kits (BBS series, CYCmotor Photon and X1 Pro), wheel hub motors (Speed, OffRoad, Enduro, Tandem variants), and custom-manufactured lithium-ion batteries in PVC and Trapezoid form factors using Samsung, Panasonic, or BAK 18650 cells. The company operates a complete vertical approach: they hand-spoke wheels in their workshops, assemble batteries (since 2016), and provide waterproof BMS technology (since 2021). Beyond conversion kits, Cycloboost sells finished electric vehicles (scooters, trailers, cafe racer bikes, OVIVO fat bikes) and after-sales services including custom battery manufacturing and reconditioning. The company claims to be France's #1 seller of electric bike conversion kits since 2009, with over 100 points of sale and 97% customer satisfaction. All batteries are manufactured in their French workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kit Moteur BBS (Bottom Bracket Mid-Drive Motor Kit) Bottom bracket mid-drive motor kits compatible with 68/73/100mm BSA, PF30, BB86, BB92 frames. Available in 250W, 500W, and 750W variants. Feature integrated electronics, torque sensor, waterproofing, and Bluetooth smartphone configuration app. Target customer: cyclists wanting to electrify a standard city, VTC, or VTT bike.
• Kit Moteur Speed (Front Wheel Hub Motor Kit) Front wheel hub motor kits with 100mm axle spacing, rated 500W-1000W. Feature helical gears for reduced noise, SKF bearings, SPI seals, and freewheel for pedaling without resistance. Designed for installation on standard city bikes.
• Kit Moteur OffRoad (Rear Wheel Hub Motor Kit) Rear wheel hub motor kits with 135mm axle spacing, rated 500W-1000W. Designed for off-road use with helical gear reduction, waterproof connectors, and compatibility with standard or disc brakes. Targets mountain biking and rough terrain cycling.
• Kit Moteur Enduro (High-Performance Hub Motor Kit) High-performance rear or front wheel hub motor for demanding terrain, with enhanced durability specifications and 1000W power output. Designed for extreme VTT and enduro cycling.
• Kit Moteur Tandem Motor kit specifically designed for electric tandem bicycles, with front or rear wheel options and higher power output to accommodate the heavier weight and loads of tandem bikes.
• Photon Gen 2 - Kit Moteur Pédalier CYCmotor High-performance CYCmotor mid-drive motor kit in the 750W-2000W range, waterproof with integrated torque sensor and Bluetooth smartphone configuration. Compatible with almost all commercial bicycles. Starting from €1,200 motor only.
• X1 Pro Gen4 (CYCmotor Mid-Drive Kit) High-performance CYCmotor mid-drive motor in the 2000W-5000W range with integrated torque sensor and Bluetooth configuration. Targeted at extreme-performance and off-road cyclists.
• Batterie PVC (In-house Manufactured Lithium-Ion Battery) Lightweight lithium-ion battery with blue heat-shrinkable packaging, high energy density, integrated charge gauge (from 2019), and integrated Anderson connectors for anti-pullout protection. Available in 24V, 36V, and 48V with capacities from 10.5Ah to 23.2Ah, supporting up to 200km range with the highest-capacity variants.
• Batterie Trapèze (In-house Manufactured Trapezoid Lithium-Ion Battery) ABS black casing lithium-ion battery with integrated gauge, discharge plate with aluminum armature, and high-end lock. Mounts inside frame at bottle cage position or on rear rack. Available in 24V, 36V, and 48V with standard and high-capacity variants, supporting up to 200km range.
• Custom Battery Manufacturing Service Bespoke battery design and assembly service for custom voltage, capacity, and form factor requirements. Available to individual customers needing non-standard battery specifications.
• Battery Reconditioning Service Battery repair, recycling, and refurbishment service for aging or damaged batteries, with 10 years of after-sales service experience. Available to any e-bike owner, including those with non-Cycloboost batteries.
• Café Racer Électrique (Complete Electric Café Racer Bicycle) Complete electric café racer bicycle offered as a ready-to-ride option for customers seeking an electrified retro-styled bike rather than a conversion kit. Includes motor and battery ready-assembled.
• Fat Bikes OVIVO Pliants (Electric Folding Fat Bikes) Electric folding fat bikes from the OVIVO brand for all-terrain use with fat tire capability. Distributed by Cycloboost via its sales channels.
• Trottinette Citadine (Urban Electric Scooter) Electric city scooter for urban commuting, reaching speeds of 25-35km/h. Sold as a complete ready-to-ride vehicle.
• Trottinette Cross Country / Tout-Terrain (Off-Road Electric Scooter) Electric off-road scooter for cross-country terrain, reaching speeds of 25-35km/h. Sold as a complete ready-to-ride vehicle for adventurous riders.
• Remorques Électriques AEVON (Electric Bike Trailers) Electric bike trailers with integrated motor and battery, transporting 35-45kg of luggage in 100-145L waterproof bags with up to 100km range. Owned by Cycloboost since 2013.
• Remorques AEVON Trailers (Mono-Wheel Bike Trailers) German-designed mono-wheel bike trailers owned by Cycloboost since 2013. High-end product for touring, mountain biking, and cargo transport, mounted via seat post attachment. The AEVON brand is wholly owned by Cycloboost.
• Scooter Électrique PMR (Electric Mobility Scooter for Reduced Mobility) Electric mobility scooter for persons with reduced mobility (PMR - Personne à Mobilité Réduite). Sold as a complete ready-to-ride vehicle for accessibility needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% customer satisfaction rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Aevon TrailerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand fully owned by Cycloboost since 2013. German-designed mono-wheel trailers for bicycles. Products include standard mono-wheel trailers for touring and cargo, and electric trailers with integrated motor and battery. Distributed through Cycloboost's sales channels.
• French reseller networksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 100 independent resellers and dealers across France. Installation can be performed at dealer locations for customers preferring professional installation over self-installation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Shimano Steps: Shimano Steps is a major OEM e-bike drive system used by mainstream bike brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the broader e-bike drive system market that conversion kits sit alongside.
• Bosch eBike Systems: Bosch is the dominant OEM supplier of e-bike drive systems (Performance Line, Active Line) in Europe. Relevant as a broad incumbent setting industry standards that conversion kit makers must compete against.
• Bafang: Bafang is a leading Chinese manufacturer of e-bike motors, displays, and batteries (BBS series), supplying both OEMs and the aftermarket. Directly comparable as the manufacturer of many motor kits Cycloboost resells and a major force in the conversion kit ecosystem.
• Yamaha Power Assist Bicycle: Yamaha is a long-established OEM supplier of e-bike drive systems (PWseries). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the e-bike motor industry, indirectly setting competitive benchmarks.
• Decathlon (B'Twin/Elops): Decathlon's in-house brands (B'Twin, Elops, Riverside) offer affordable complete e-bikes that compete on price with conversion kits. Relevant as the dominant French sporting goods retailer whose e-bike pricing pressures conversion kit value proposition.

Direct peers

• Pendix: Pendix is a German manufacturer of e-bike retrofit mid-drive systems (Pendix eDrive) with a focus on the European market. Directly comparable as a European conversion kit specialist with similar positioning around quality and service.
• Swytch: Swytch is a UK-based company selling front-hub e-bike conversion kits (Swytch Kit, Air, Max) direct-to-consumer globally. Comparable as a DTC e-bike conversion kit specialist targeting similar urban commuter segments.
• Tongsheng: Tongsheng produces mid-drive motors (TSDZ2, TSDZ8) commonly sold as conversion kits with torque sensors. Comparable as a direct competitor in the e-bike mid-drive conversion kit market, especially in Europe.
• CYCmotor: CYCmotor makes high-performance mid-drive motors (Photon, X1 Pro) sold through distribution partners. Cycloboost lists CYCmotor products as premium offerings; CYCmotor competes in the same high-power retrofit category.

Regional players

• Dillenger: Dillenger is an Australia/UK-based retailer of e-bike conversion kits (Bafang, CYCmotor) and complete e-bikes. Comparable as a conversion kit specialist serving consumers in a different geography with similar product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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