What Tout Terrain does

Tout Terrain (legal entity: tout terrain GmbH) is a German manufacturer of premium handcrafted bicycles and child trailers, founded in 2005 by Stephanie and Oliver Römer. The company designs, develops, and builds its products at its own manufactory in Gundelfingen near Freiburg, with frames and many components engineered in-house. Core products span five bicycle categories — Expedition, X.Over (Gravel/MTB), Trekking, Urban, and E-Bikes — together with the Singletrailer II series of single-wheel, suspended child trailers and accessories. The portfolio includes model lines such as Silkroad, Blueridge, Tanami, Outback, Scrambler, Ceres, Vasco, Amber Road, Metropolitan, Nolita, Shopper, Tribeca, and Chiyoda. Bikes are sold either as pre-configured Select variants or as fully customized builds delivered in 8 to 12 weeks.

The technical core rests on proprietary Stratocrom and Thermocrom CrMo 4130 steel tubing, seamlessly welded integrated cargo racks, the 3in1 modular dropout for chain/belt/hub gearing conversions, and drivetrain integrations with Pinion gearboxes (via the TBA III swing link and co-developed Shift:R shifting with TRP), Gates Carbon Drive belts, and Rohloff hubs. In-house powder coating enables any color, and a single dedicated mechanic builds each bicycle from start to finish.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of bicycles (€2,499-€5,799), child trailers (€1,290), and accessories, distributed via a hybrid model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on tout-terrain.de (powered by Shopware and Mollie), a flagship Experience Center in Gundelfingen offering test rides and professional fitting, approximately 160 partner dealers across 20 countries providing assembly and after-sale support, Click & Collect at dealers, and employer bike leasing through JobRad. Customer segments include off-road and gravel enthusiasts, touring and expedition cyclists, urban commuters, trekking and leisure riders, and families purchasing child trailers. The company is founder-owned with no external investment disclosed and has remained privately held since inception.

Name

Tout Terrain

Legal name

tout terrain GmbH

Website

https://tout-terrain.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tout Terrain is a German premium bicycle and child trailer manufacturer founded in 2005, handcrafting customizable steel bicycles across expedition, gravel, trekking, urban, and e-bike categories at its Gundelfingen manufactory and selling through DTC e-commerce, a flagship Experience Center, 160 dealers across 20 countries, and JobRad employer leasing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Bicycles

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA)

Keywords

• Handcrafted bicycles
• Premium bike manufacturing
• Expedition touring bikes
• Gravel adventure bikes
• Child bicycle trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Gundelfingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Sales: Revenue from handcrafted bicycles sold directly through online shop and through dealer partners. Products span multiple categories: Urban, Trekking, X.Over (Gravel/MTB), Expedition, E-Bikes. Customers can choose from pre-configured models (Select variants) or fully custom builds with personalized color and component selection.
2. Trailer/Child Carrier Sales: Revenue from Singletrailer II series (Sport, Touring, TT Signature Edition) and cargo trailers, along with accessories including coupling systems, reduction sleeves, cargo bags, fenders, and safety flags.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Revenue from accessories including Ortlieb panniers, Cinq power/USB accessories, Thule child seat supports, Spurs cycle bells, TT touring pedals, and proprietary components. Also spare parts and replacement components for existing customers.
4. Bike Leasing (JobRad): Employer-based bike leasing program through JobRad offering tax-advantaged bicycle financing, contributing to revenue from employees whose employers partner with JobRad.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tout Terrain is a German manufacturer of premium, handcrafted bicycles and child trailers, building steel-frame bikes in five categories — Expedition, X.Over (Gravel/MTB), Trekking, Urban, and E-Bikes — plus the Singletrailer child-trailer series. Each bicycle is built to customer specification using proprietary Stratocrom/Thermocrom CrMo 4130 steel tubing with integrated cargo racks, modular 3in1 dropouts, and Pinion/Rohloff/Gates Carbon Drive drivetrain options, sold direct online and through ~160 partner dealers.

Product overview

Tout Terrain is a German manufacturer of premium handcrafted bicycles and trailers based in Gundelfingen near Freiburg. The product portfolio comprises multiple bike categories (Expedition, X.Over/Gravel-MTB, Trekking, Urban, E-Bikes) and child trailers (Singletrailer series), all featuring customizable components and powder coating options. The bikes utilize proprietary technologies including Stratocrom and Thermocrom steel frames, integrated gear racks, 3in1 dropout systems for flexible drivetrain options (chain, belt, or hub), and compatibility with Pinion, Rohloff, and Gates Carbon Drive systems. Accessories include child trailer components, USB charging solutions, lighting systems, and Ortlieb/Racktime-compatible luggage. Products are available through custom configuration, dealer assembly (Click & Collect), direct online purchase, or employer bike leasing via Jobrad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expedition Bikes Premium touring and expedition bicycles built for long-distance travel and adventure cycling, featuring robust frames, integrated gear racks, and compatibility with Pinion, Rohloff, and Gates Carbon Drive systems. Models include Silkroad (180 kg capacity), Tanami, and Blueridge.
• X.Over Bikes (Gravel / MTB) Gravel and mountain bikes designed for rough roads and singletrails, combining off-road capability with touring functionality for adventurous cyclists. Models include Ceres, Outback, Vasco, and Scrambler.
• Trekking Bikes Comfortable trekking bicycles for relaxed leisure touring and everyday riding, featuring integrated racks and optional Pinion shifting. Models include Amber Road and Metropolitan.
• Urban Bikes City and commuter bicycles designed for daily urban riding, featuring low-maintenance components and stylish designs for navigating metropolitan areas. Models include Nolita, Shopper (160 kg cargo), Tribeca, and Chiyoda.
• E-Bikes Electrically assisted bicycles offering extended range and power for unlimited mobility, designed for expedition and touring use across the brand's categories.
• Kinderanhänger (Child Trailers) Robust and versatile single-wheel bicycle child trailers for travel, everyday use, and adventure, featuring suspension systems and accessories for road and trail use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 180 kg load capacity on Expedition models (Silkroad)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JobRadminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJobRad is a bike leasing platform enabling Tout Terrain customers to lease bicycles through their employer with tax-advantaged monthly payments. Tout Terrain products are available through the JobRad program as an alternative financing option.
• Shopware AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationShopware AG provides the e-commerce platform powering tout-terrain.de. Data processing occurs as joint controllers between Tout Terrain and Shopware, with Shopware handling implementation of data subject rights and cookie consent management. Analytics data is processed by Shopware's analytics service.
• Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeta Pixel tracking technology is used on tout-terrain.de for conversion tracking and retargeting. Meta/Instagram pages are used for social media marketing and customer engagement. Joint controller arrangement applies for Facebook page insights.
• Mollie B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationMollie B.V. (Netherlands) processes all online payments on tout-terrain.de including credit card, Klarna, SOFORT, Giropay, and bank transfer. Payment data flows through Mollie's platform for transaction processing.
• PinioncoreTechnology or IntegrationPinion Getriebe GmbH supplies gear shift systems (C1.9, C1.12) used across multiple Tout Terrain models. Tout Terrain's TBA III system and Shift:R are specifically designed to integrate with Pinion gearboxes. Pinion Smart.Shift electronic shifting is offered as an option.
• Gates Carbon DrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationGates Corporation supplies the Carbon Drive belt system paired with Pinion gearboxes in Tout Terrain's expedition and urban bikes. Tout Terrain's 3in1 dropout is designed to accommodate belt drive configuration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Surly Bikes: US steel-framed touring, bikepacking, and cargo bike brand with strong adventure cyclist identity. Comparable positioning in durable, customizable steel frames for loaded touring and off-road riding.
• Santos Bikes: Dutch premium manufacturer of trekking, expedition, and urban bikes with custom builds and Rohloff/Pinion integration. Closest geographic and product peer to Tout Terrain in the European premium touring space.
• Riese & Müller: German premium manufacturer specializing in high-end e-bikes (full suspension, cargo, touring). Comparable in German premium manufacturing heritage, premium pricing (€3,000-€10,000+), and selective dealer-based distribution model.
• Salsa Cycles: US-based premium adventure and touring bicycle brand focused on bikepacking, expedition, and gravel riding. Directly comparable to Tout Terrain in target customer (adventure cyclists) and product categories (loaded touring, off-road, gravel).
• Kona Bikes: Canadian adventure, touring, and gravel bicycle brand with strong expedition heritage (Kona Sutra, Libre, Dew). Comparable in product mix (touring, adventure, gravel, urban) and target customer profile.
• Thorn Cycles: UK handcrafted touring and expedition bicycle manufacturer with strong heritage in Rohloff hub gear, belt drive, and custom builds. Most direct boutique competitor to Tout Terrain's expedition/Nepal-heritage positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Canyon Bicycles: German direct-to-consumer premium bicycle brand (road, mountain, gravel, e-bikes, touring). Adjacent competitor in German premium segment with much larger scale and broader product portfolio as a broad incumbent.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation: Global bicycle giant with extensive touring, gravel, and e-bike lines (Domane, All-road, Rail). Competitor at premium end with vast dealer network, but broader portfolio and lower specialization in expedition/long-distance touring.
• Specialized Bicycle Components: Global premium bicycle and e-bike brand with touring, gravel, and adventure models (Diverge, Turbo, Creo). Broad incumbent competitor at premium price points with much larger R&D and marketing budgets.

Regional players

• Velobike: German custom-built steel touring and expedition bicycle manufacturer. Comparable niche player in German handcrafted steel touring segment, but smaller and more localized than Tout Terrain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/toutterrain.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tout-terrain

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tout Terrain